Pyrite Chips/Chispa (Peru) - These are Pyrite Chips and Pyrite Chispa from Peru. Chispa is made up of mostly very fine chips clustered together and may have some small cubic formations. Pyrite is made up of Iron Sulfide and occurs in many different configurations. Pyrite or Iron Pyrites is iron Sulphide also known to many as Fools Gold. In renaissance times hundreds of tons of Pyrite were shipped from the new world in the mistaken belief that it was actually Gold. Ironically small quantities of actual gold are sometimes found in pyrite.
Pyrite is a very protective stone, shielding the user from negative energy of all kinds. Working with the Solar Plexus Chakra, Pyrite is helpful for those having trouble with will-power, anxiety, and/or commitment. Used on the Third Eye, Pyrite strengthens mental abilities and awareness of higher forms of knowledge. Meditating with Pyrite can help one to overcome shyness, bringing a greater feeling of assertiveness, without becoming a bully.
In cluster form, this Pyrite can be set in place to send it's energies out into the environment. Pyrite is often used in prosperity rituals, due to it's stimulating energies of manifestation. This makes pyrite great for use in grids. Pyrite can help to forge an energetic connection between the Root, Solar Plexus, and Third Eye Chakras, which helps to bring ideas from the higher self down through the seat of the will, and ground it into reality.
Pyrite also promotes good physical health and emotional well-being. Pyrite is helpful for any type of infection and can purify the systems of the body. Carry Pyrite in your pocket to protect you from both environmental pollution and physical danger, and to bring a feeling of increased vitality during times of hard-work or stress. If you are feeling overworked lately, with no end in sight, then Pyrite might be for you!
