Geology Rocks: Pyrargyrite

 

 

Pyrargyrite is a sulfosalt mineral consisting of silver sulfantimonite, Ag3SbS3. Known also as dark red silver ore, ruby blende, garnete blende or ruby silver, it is an important source of the metal. 

SPIRITUAL MEANING: 

Pyrargyrite is a crystal that is said to have many spiritual meanings, including:

Manifestation, transformation, and protection: Pyrargyrite is considered a stone of these metaphysical properties.Potential, passion, and power: When pyrargyrite is red, it is said to represent these qualities.Innovation, new beginnings, and the ebbs and flows of life: When pyrargyrite is silver or gray, it is said to symbolize these qualities.Root chakra stone: Pyrargyrite is said to be an effective root chakra stone. 

Pyrargyrite's name comes from the Greek words pyr, meaning "fire," and argyros, meaning "silver". This is a reference to the crystal's red color and silver content. 

 

Pyrargyrite is also an important silver ore that can be found in hydrothermal veins and oxidized silver deposits. It can be found in many places, including Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic, the United States, Canada, Bolivia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Australia.