Description

When Pyrite and Sphalerite are found together, the protective energy is strong! Use this combination of minerals to help open your awareness, ground your energy, and focus on the growth potential in a situation. It may even inspire some playful joy from time to time!

Metaphysical Uses

Pyrite

• Strong protective energy
• Acts more as a shield than a filter
• Promotes luck and abundance
• Can be used to attract spiritual beings (esp the Fair Folk)

Sphalerite

• Helps reveal the truth of a situation or person (even ourselves)
• Opens spiritual connection and development
• Grounding and protective
• Connects to the lower body/lower chakras

Geological Properties

Pyrite

Classification: iron sulfide
Mohs Hardness: 6-6.5
Composition: FeS2

Sphalerite
Classification: zinc sulfide
Mohs Hardness: 3.5-4
Composition: (Zn,Fe)S