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Pyrite is a shiny, brass-colored stone often used for abundance, confidence, and protection. Pyrite has long been valued as a strong protection stone that shields the wearer from negative energy as well as environmental pollutants. This stone also helps promote physical well-being. Pyrite enhances strength and willpower. Pyrite is also known as fool's gold because of its color and metallic luster that have sometimes caused people to mistake it for gold. It actually has small trace amounts of gold in it! Pyrite comes from the Greek word "Pyr" which translates to fire - an echo of how the light catches on the surface of the stone.  Pyrite has a connection to the solar plexus chakra. It has strong masculine energy and a sense of perfect passion. It is connected to the sun which has a bright, yang fire energy. Pyrite also serves to release and neutralize any negative energy that has accumulated. Fearful energy that may be blocking success can be discharged by the presence of Pyrite. Pyrite