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HISTORY OF THE PYRITE SUN Pyrite Suns are found 300 feet below the surface in coal mines. They have been dated as being 350 million years old, they are considered to be pyritized fossil replacements. Coal Miners have been finding them in the mines located in Illinois ever since mining began there. To date, this particular [...]
Continue reading...What They Are Called?
16. August 2010
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Originally these formations were thought to have been called miners dollars. This name was said to have been given by the miners that found them and associated them to silver dollars which were common in the early 1900’s. Hense the name “miner dollar”. Another name given is pyrite dollar since it’s made of pyrite and [...]
Continue reading...Where Are They Found?
16. August 2010
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There have only been seven coal mines in the world that have produced pyrite suns. All of which have been found only in Southern Illinois. Found in the Shawnee Hills region, pyrite suns have specifically been located in Randolph County, Illinois. Of the seven mines, six to this date have closed with only one remaining, [...]
Continue reading...THE BEGINNING OF COAL
16. August 2010
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Over 300 million years ago during the Carboniferous period, the earth was a large swamp land, covered with trees, ferns, and foliage in a boggy type atmosphere. This is when coal beds began forming. Layers and layers of plant matter accumulated at the bottom of a large body of water. The mud or acidic water [...]
Continue reading...What Do People Do With Pyrite Suns
16. August 2010
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There are many, many uses for Pyrite Suns: Rock collectors collect them for their displays. Museums use them in their displays. Scientist’s use them for their fossil property values. Geologists use them for their geological value. Jewelers use them to make beautiful jewelry for: necklaces, bracelets, key chains, money clips, lockets, pendants, earrings, rings, or brooches. Jewelry is spelt jewellery [...]
Continue reading...A NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION FROM A COALMINER
17. February 2010
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Although, my experience with coal miners has always been that they have the most “colorful” expressions and stories that I have ever had the pleasure of hearing, of which I must admit that they have opened up an entirely new vocabulary for me. I cannot in all honesty say that I can use many of [...]
Continue reading...THE ASTROLOGICAL SIGN OF PYRITE IS LEO
17. February 2010
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It’s element is Fire, some of the descriptions of Leo that surround Pyrite are that it deflects and disperses negativity, stimulates intellect, harmonizes dualities, enhances psychic development, enhances memory, increases energy and stamina, promotes self-confidence, and attracts wealth and good fortune. Pyrite is a strong, projective, masculine, direct, and to the point solar stone. Possibly people [...]
Continue reading...MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF THE PYRITE SUN
17. February 2010
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There are a lot of myths, legends and stories about the Pyrite Suns, one such story is that in the early mining industry, the miners actually used them for credit at the company store to buy food and supplies. Hence, Miners Dollars, actually, I like this story best, but, I cannot document this. Native Americans believed [...]
Continue reading...POCKET PYRITES
17. February 2010
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It has been believed through the years to be a magical stone which possesses its own healing and protective powers. Myths surrounding pyrite include the power to shield yourself from negative energy, attract wealth, put a shield around you and your loved ones, and can give you creative and brilliant ideas. Pyrite has been carried to [...]
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17. February 2010
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