Marcasite: characteristics, magical properties of the stone

 What is this markasite stone? This is an amazing mineral that is widely used in jewelry. The trick of this stone is that it requires special storage conditions after mining. This is because the mineral quickly decomposes when it interacts with air. Therefore, in its original form, it will not be possible to transfer it to the masterful hands of a jeweler immediately. You need to make a lot of manipulations before this tricky stone takes its place of honor in the decoration.

Medical property

Since ancient times, it is believed that the stone has outstanding medicinal properties.
Namely:
* applying the mineral to the eyes helps relieve pain;
* constant wearing of the stone eases a person's depressive state and calms his nervous system;
* the stone can be used for babies, if you have problems sleeping;
* and it will help adults calm down and relax after a hard day's work.

Magical properties of marcasite

 

There was also magic involved. Our grandmothers believed that for the birth of a child, you should definitely give a talisman made of marcasite, as it will protect the baby from evil spirits, bad and envious people. Try to keep the child with the decoration when there are strangers in the house or the cub is in a public place.

For older children, mineral brings confidence in exams, competitions, and large events where they need to perform in front of the public.
From the point of view of esotericism, the stone helps men to a greater extent, both in energy terms and as a talisman. The amulet will protect its owner from disbelief, disappointment in himself and the world around him, depression, and bad mood. And in terms of energy, a person will feel confident, brave, strong, able to achieve all the goals set.

It is believed that people with increased emotional sensitivity should not wear marcasite, as the person will feel even more irritated and will begin to show aggressive behavior.

Experts say that the power of the radiant mineral is so great that it is dangerous to interact with it around the clock. They recommend wearing jewelry with marcasite for three days, and then you need to take a short break. Or according to another scheme: put on a stone when you feel that you do not have enough strength for certain achievements.

A stone, a pebble: what's your name?

The most interesting thing is that the confusion with the name of this stone is still present. Until 1814, markasite was also called pyrite, since no one meticulously studied the properties of the mineral. And only the Australian Wilhelm Heidinger proved to the world the difference between these two nuggets.

The other name of the marcasite – pyrite is radiant. So it was called because of the brass shade.

In jewelry, it is called drop silver, despite the fact that the mineral has nothing to do with silver.

In the historical reports, you can find another name-fool's gold. And all because during the gold rush, this stone was often mistaken for a precious metal.

Marcasite in jewelry and not only

Engagement rings

In most cases, silver is decorated with the help of marcasite, since the shade of the mineral is best combined with the gray color of the metal than with yellow. Other inserts made of:
* pearls combine very well with the mineral;
• turquoise's;
• agata;
• carnelian's;
• emerald's;
• onyx's.

Despite the fact that jewelry with this stone is made for both men and women, jewelry with marcasite in silver is more popular in men's society.

Marcasites in jewelry are found almost everywhere, in engagement rings, in pendants, however, masters recommend buying earrings for themselves. And all because the stone itself is very fragile, and the service life of engagement rings with bracelets with constant wear is very small.

The most common type of cut is the pyramid. It is believed that it is in this form that the stone most shimmers in the rays of light and conquers others with its beauty. Less common: a honeycomb, dome, or chessboard.

A lot of modern companies that produce jewelry and costume jewelry have shown great interest in the nugget because of its bright Shine. And the most expensive today are considered to be Swarovski marcasites: not only because of the "brand", such stones really look almost like real diamonds.