Pyrite or Iron Pyrite
is a sulfide mineral. It has a hardness of 6-6.5 and a cubic crystalline structure. It has a golden yellow to bronze color. Pyrite gets its name from the Greek word “Pyr”, meaning fire, because it can strike sparks when struck with an iron tool. This gemstone has some beneficial properties such as promoting inspiration, creativity and action, stimulating courage and determination to businessmen, as well as aiding diplomacy. It also boosts self-confidence, increases energy and strength, encourages positive thoughts and helps overcome fatigue. Pyrite blocks out negative energy and pollutants at all levels, including infectious diseases. It is helpful for men who feel inferior and helps women overcome servitude and inferiority complexes. It relieves anxiety, melancholy, lethargy and phobias.
All minerals used for the creation of our kombolois are mostly gemstones used to craft jewelry. Please treat your komboloi with care. Inclusions, cracks and breakage surfaces are a natural phenomenon and should never be associated with wear and tear.