Pyrite (Fools Gold)

Commonly Found-  Italy, Elba, and most of the world

 

Common Colors-  Metallic-- Brassy, yellow-gold, grey-white, grey-yellow

 

Hardness-  6 - 6.5

 

Special Care-  Can produce sparks when hit with steel.  Used by the Inca

Indians as mirrors.  Often not suitable as jewelry because it powders when

cut.

 

Mystical Healing Properties-  Also known as Fools gold or Healers gold. 

Pyrite is thought to heal and strengthen most parts of the brain; increasing

knowledge and intellect, providing enhanced mental stability, memory, and

possibly increased psychic development.

 

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