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Pyrite Beads |
Pyrite, aka Fool's Gold, is often mistaken for gold. It's origin
comes from the Greek word "pyr" or "fire", due to its
ability to emit sparks when struck against steel. It is an iron sulfide
which is opaque, shiny, magnetic & has a metallic luster. As compared to
gold, the color of a pyrite bead is slightly greenish-black. Pyrite has the
same chemical composition found in Marcasite. It has been in use since ages
when artifact & jewelry making comes into consideration.
Characteristic
Pyrite beads have certain features which are :
- Brittle in nature
- Harder than gold
- Magnetic
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- Major cause of acid rain
- Has a wide range of varieties & forms
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Significance
Pyrite has got significant features which are :
- Makes a wonderful energy shield
- Blocks out negativity from various sources
- Overcomes inertia
- Lessens feelings of inadequacy
- Helps you to see behind a facade
- Overcomes lethargy and fatigue
- Increases the oxygen supply to the blood
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- Strengthens the circulatory system
- Beneficial for lungs,
- Alleviates bronchitis
- Effective for asthma
- Fosters intelligence
- Increases mental stability, logic and analytical ability
- Encourage cleverness and creativity
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Style
Pyrite beads have always been in use in jewelry & artifact making :
- Loose Gems
- Jewelry Sets
- Pins & Brooches
- Earrings
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Material
Pyrite beads when combined with other materials, results in fantastic
outcome. these materials are :
Manufacturing Hubs
Pyrite is an extremely common crystal which is found in :
- Illinois
- Missouri
- Peru
- Germany
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- Russia
- Spain
- South America
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