Presentation :

Names) :

• Marcasite.

Etymology:

• From the ancient Arabic name for pyrite and similar minerals used by miners until 1800.

Group, Family:

• Marcasite Group.

Color :

• Pale yellow, dark yellow, bronze color | May tarnish and then show iridescence.

Chandelier:

• Metallic, Opaque.

Origin :

• France, Germany, Czech Republic, Russia, United States, Mexico, Chile, etc.

Crystal system:

• Orthorhombic: Dimorphic with Pyrite.

Chemical composition :

• FeS2.

Transparency:

• Opaque.

Density :

• 4.85 to 4.92.

Hardness :

• 6 to 7.

Cleavage:

• Distinct in one direction.

Breakage:

• Uneven.

Line color:

• Gray-green to gray-black.

Shock resistance:

• Fragile.

Heat resistance:

• Bad.

Properties and virtues:

Physical virtues:

• Reboosts the body with energy and reduces fatigue.
• Treats colds, flu, viruses and helps bring down fevers.
• Treats asthma and bronchitis problems.
• Treats skin diseases and fungal infections.
• Also strengthens the respiratory system.
• Promotes the resorption of burns.
• Treats back pain and joint pain.
• Relieves cramps and menstrual disturbances.
• Treats iron deficiency.

Psychological, emotional and mental virtues:

• Treats states of anxiety and frustration.
• Brings renewed motivation to people feeling strongly discouraged.
• Helps combat dark thoughts, feelings of pain and sadness.
• Promotes a sense of self-deprecation as well as a sense of humor in society.
• Promotes communication on all levels, whether friendly, professional or relational, it facilitates the flow of words, allows you to be better understood and to better understand others in return.
• Stimulates concentration and memory just like Pyrite.
• Increases intellectual abilities during competition and exam periods.
• Promotes communication between the mother and the embryo throughout the entire period of pregnancy.

Spiritual virtues:

• Promotes meditation by bringing inner peace.
• When practicing meditation, it will help filter out extraneous thoughts to facilitate connection with the higher levels of our consciousness and our higher self.
• Allows the cleaning of the aura by ridding it of any negative charge whatsoever.

Chakra(s):

• Solar Plexus Chakra, 3rd Ch.

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