Size: 5.25 cm

Pyrite is a sulfide mineral with the chemical formula FeS2, also known as "fool's gold."

The Legend of "Fool's Gold": A popular legend about pyrite says that it was used by ancient alchemists in the search for the philosopher's stone and gold. It is said that they looked for gold but often returned with pyrite, because it has a shiny appearance similar to gold. They called it "fool's gold" because it seemed to be gold but was actually just pyrite, a stone that has no value as gold. However, this legend has also been interpreted in a deeper sense, suggesting that true treasure and wealth are often hidden in things that do not always appear as such at first glance, and that real gold is not always what you see with the physical eyes, but can be found in wisdom, knowledge, and inner experiences.

Pyrite is often associated with the chakra area of the solar plexus, it can stimulate this energetic area, helping to increase self-esteem, develop personal power and strengthen willpower.

Pyrite has often been considered a "stone of prosperity" and has been said to bring positive energy financially.

Properties: Self-esteem | Personal Power | Will | Prosperity

Chakra: chakra 3 (solar plexus - inner power)

Other features:

Hardness: 6.8 /10 on the Mohs scale

Chemical Component: FeS₂