Pyrite

Collection: Pyrite

Pyrite is a brass-gold iron sulfide known as Fool's Gold, a shielding, confidence-building stone that deflects negativity and draws prosperity and opportunity.

Key traits

Shields against negativityAttracts prosperityBuilds confidenceSharpens mental focusFuels motivation

Chakra

🟠2Sacral
🌞3Solar Plexus

Zodiac

Leo

Element

🔥Fire
🌍Earth

Good to know

Also known as
Iron Pyrite, Fool's Gold, Pyrites

Care
Pyrite is an iron sulfide and can oxidize, tarnish, or crumble if kept damp, so store it dry and away from water. Do not make direct-immersion elixirs from it, and wash your hands after handling raw specimens.

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Meaning, properties, history and care, in full.

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Guide last updated August 2, 2026