Description
PRODUCT DETAILS
Stones Amethyst, Pyrite
Metal Gold plated sterling silver
Stone Color Purple (Amethyst), Golden metallic (Pyrite)
Stone Shape Round (Amethyst), Spherical (Pyrite)
Stone Size ~ 1.2cm (Amethyst), 0.2cm (Pyrite)
Earring Length ~ 5cm
STONE DETAILS
Amethyst The word Amethyst has its origins in the Greek words “a” and “methw” Not Intoxicated, as in years gone by, it was believed that Amethyst protected against drunkenness. Amethyst belongs to the quartz family and it is a silicate mineral with a chemical formula SiO2. Its color is due to the presence of iron. Amethyst is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. Amethyst is derived mostly from Brazil and Uruguay.
Pyrite The word “pyrite” is taken from the Greek word «pyr» meaning Fire. That name was given to the mineral, as Pyrite was used to spark flames to light fires. Pyrite, or iron pyrite, is an iron disulfide, which is characterized by the cubic crystal system and the hardness of 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale. Pyrite is derived mostly from Peru, the USA, Bolivia and Spain.
STONE PROPERTIES
Amethyst Amethyst is quite an intense stone as it is directly associated with spirituality and greatly enhances meditation, self-focus, spiritual awakening, intuition, creativity and perception. It fights nervousness and banishes all negative emotions, while providing balance and harmony to the spirit. Also, Amethyst helps us to reach high levels of consciousness, as well as for each of us to discover the truth that is hidden within. Finally, it is believed that Amethyst helps with insomnia. In the zodiac, it corresponds to the signs of Pisces, Capricorn and Aries.
Pyrite Pyrite is characterized as a symbol of prosperity, wealth and good luck. In the field of feng shui it is considered as one of the more influential minerals for prosperity and food fortune. It possesses positive energy, strength and productivity. It increases feelings of self worth and self confidence. It blocks negative energy and inhibits melancholy and anxiety, so extinguishing danger from those fields. It is believed to help with any problems involving bones, and resolves minor problems of the DNA system. In addition to all this, it helps calm the digestive system and improves memory function. In the zodiac sphere, Pyrite belongs to Aries, Libra and Leo.
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