Since ancient times, white stones have symbolized purity. They harmonize with light-colored clothing, highlight tanned skin, and emphasize the brightness of the eyes and the whiteness of the teeth. The Romans used white stones to mark all happy events, in their opinion. Partly from here comes the tradition of making tombstones and monuments from white stone - in the name of good memory of those who have left this world.
White stones are universal; in construction and architecture they are combined with stones, metals and wood of all colors. In jewelry use, white color is neutral; it is suitable for both women and men of all ages.
White stones are classified into decorative and semi-precious, semi-precious and precious.
Description and signs
White and transparent minerals, representing freshness and chastity, have a distinctive feature - a pure, radiant shine.
In Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy, snow-white stones are mentioned that the king of the elves gave to the dwarves to make a necklace for his wife. Seeing the magnificent shine of the gems, the Dwarf King refused to give up the jewelry. Thus, many years of enmity between the kingdoms flared up...
These are the stones that are most often found among precious and ornamental stones. Among famous jewelry brands, they are perhaps the most popular for cutting, because they are very beautiful in appearance and universal: they are suitable for people of all ages, both sexes, with every eye color, and with any outfit.
White color is determined by comparing a gem with a snow-white leaf, when not only the overall tone is visible, but also impurities.
Varieties
Opal has many types, among which two main groups can be distinguished:
- Iridescent noble, changing the play of colors when turning the stone.
- Widespread common and opaque opals.
Cacholong is a variety of common opal that has a bluish or yellowish-white opaque porcelain- or enamel-like shape that is quite porous and sticks to the tongue.
Chalcedony is almost always present in a greater or lesser proportion in the hardened structure of the mineral. Depending on this, there are two types of cacholong:
- Opal is a pure white stone, which due to additional impurities can have streaks of yellowish, red, brown, black or orange.
- Chalcedony is an opaque porous milky stone with veins of various shades.
Classification
Colorless stones are divided into varieties based on the degree of transparency.
| Transparent | Adularia (moonstone, orthoclase); Diamond; Alunite; Achroite (white tourmaline); Barite; Halite; Rhinestone; Quartz; Leucosapphire; Topaz; cubic zirconia; Zircon; Spinel. |
| White (opaque) | Agate; Albite; Alcetorine; Aragonite; Beryl; Howlit; Dolomite; Pearl; Kaolinite; Cryolite; Coral; Magnesite; Marble; Muscovite; Nephritis; Opal; Selenite; Stefanik (white chalcedony); Amber; Jasper. |
Therapeutic effect
Kacholong helps pregnant women, women in labor, and young mothers. It accelerates conception, activates lactation, and treats diseases of the reproductive system. For easy childbirth, the amulet is worn at the level of the abdomen. The amulet reduces menstrual pain and eliminates depression.
Cacholong will help with male impotence.
For treatment, stone infusions and powders are used. Greenish specimens will provide the best help with reproductive problems.
During intense physical activity, white, milky samples will help. For the post-operative rehabilitation period, a figurine made from the milk of a sacred cow is recommended.
Pearl stone cleanses the body of toxins and improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Cacholong is useful for:
- overweight;
- metabolic problems;
- fertility;
- increased eye pressure;
- stress;
- insomnia;
- cold;
- lung diseases;
- unstable pulse.
Pearl Agate Helps Cure Fertility
Physico-chemical characteristics
The properties of colorless minerals depend on the group to which they belong. Among them are representatives of the following groups:
- Group of feldspars – adularia, albite, barite;
- Alum – alunite;
- Corundums – leucosapphire;
- Silicates – topaz, achroite (white tourmaline), howlite;
- Group of quartz - quartz, rock crystal, opal, agate;
- A group of clay minerals – kaolinite;
- Oxides and hydroxides – spinel;
- Carbonates – aragonite, marble, dolomite and magnesite;
- Beryls are roasterites (colorless minerals);
- Group Jade – jade;
- Chalcedony – stephanik;
- Halite group – halite;
- Fluorides – cryolite;
- Mica – muscovite.
The following minerals should be especially highlighted:
- Diamond is the hardest natural stone, but at the same time fragile. It is a modification of carbon. Resistant to high pressure. The processed diamond is called a diamond and serves as an insert for expensive jewelry.
- Cubic zirconia is a synthetic diamond. Its production is a painstaking and complex process. Chemically, it is zirconium dioxide. The similarity of cubic zirconia to diamond allows you to save money on beautiful jewelry, but there is also a high probability of getting a fake.
- Zircon is one of the oldest minerals on earth. The main component is zirconium silicate. Insert for jewelry with diamond shine.
- Alcetorine is a stone the size of a small pea that forms in a rooster's crop.
- Pearl is a mineral of animal origin: a grain of sand that falls into a shell grows there for about 12 years, becomes overgrown with nacre and turns into a pearl.
- Coral is essentially not a mineral at all. This is an animal that is the basis of a coral reef. Chemically, it is calcium carbonate with impurities. Untreated coral has a matte sheen and is sensitive to temperature and chemical influences.
- Amber is a fossilized resin, mainly from coniferous trees.
- Jasper is a special rock consisting of the elements quartz, silicon, and chalcedony.
Cacholong in history
Cacholong is a stone known to mankind for thousands of years. It was highly valued in eastern countries. Preference was given to the dairy variety.
Origin of the name of the mineral
Scientists are not sure of the origin of the modern name, but there are two versions:
- Kalmyk, from the words “river” and “stone”;
- Mongolian, from the word “beautiful stone.”
The Turkic name "kashilon" was transformed into a modern word in India after the conquest by the Great Mongols. The Turks believed that opal appears if a drop of a sacred river falls to the ground. The Hindus transformed the legend to suit their beliefs.
Semi-opal has been known to mankind for thousands of years
Cacholong in the culture of different countries
Ancient people highly valued cacholong. Hindus believed that the milk of a sacred cow falls from the udder and hardens into stones. Amazing gems appeared only in cows that lived in Buddhist temples. Women believed that miraculous stones simplified childbirth.
The Egyptians associated the gem with the god of fertility, the bull Apis. The deity appeared from a moonbeam and symbolized longevity and impeccable health.
The Mongols associated the whiteness of the breed with the sacred lotus. The stone symbolized purity and innocence.
The ancient Romans were the first to make figurines, boxes, and dishes from cacholong. From ancient times to the present day, cacholong has been used to make jewelry and home decor. In the Middle Ages the material was used in Florentine mosaics.
Europeans appreciated the beauty of the sacred cow's milk in the 18th century. Wealthy people bought interior decorations and home decorations made from minerals. These items had social significance and emphasized the status of the owner.
Pearl agate deposits are places where dense forests once grew
Areas of application
Most colorless stones are widely used for decorative purposes and jewelry:
- Decorative / ornamental varieties - marble, adularia, white coral, jasper, jade;
- Semi-precious - topaz, amber, agate, opal, zircon, rock crystal;
- Precious - diamond, pearl, tourmaline, spinel;
- Rock-forming materials - rock salt (halite), alunite, quartz, barite, kaolinite - are used in everyday life, cosmetology, and industry.
According to zodiac signs
Astrologers distribute stones as talismans among twelve constellations favored by the four elements: Fire, Earth, Air and Water. Different sources offer different compatibility options. According to some of them, colorless stones are distributed according to zodiac signs as follows:
Fire Release
- Aries – agate, jasper, amber, coral, zircon;
- Leo – diamond, spinel;
- Sagittarius – agate, topaz.
Earth Element
- Taurus – leucosapphire, agate, coral, diamond, beryl, topaz;
- Virgo – agate, jasper, pearl, diamond, topaz;
- Capricorn – topaz, moonstone.
Air Element
- Gemini - agate, rock crystal, moonstone, pearls, beryl;
- Libra – coral, agate;
- Aquarius – jasper, amber, achroite.
Water Element
- Cancer – pearls, agate, coral, opal, selenite;
- Scorpio – rock crystal, amber, beryl;
- Pisces – opal, pearl, coral, diamond.
Healing qualities
In psychology, white symbolizes innocence, lightness, simplicity, birth. In this regard, a number of medicinal properties are attributed to all colorless minerals:
- stabilization of the nervous system;
- stress relief;
- decrease in depressive mood.
The following types are often used in lithotherapy:
- Moonstone – recommended for epilepsy, to normalize sleep.
- Diamond - used to create diamond water, the use of which has a tonic effect on the body and helps alleviate chronic diseases. It is used to combat alcoholism, tobacco smoking and drug addiction, in dermatology, and respiratory tract therapy.
- Albit – used as an application has a beneficial effect on diseases of the liver, spleen, stomach, and kidneys.
- Alunite is an antiseptic and is used as a deodorant. Effective in the treatment of periodontal disease, skin diseases, allergies.
- In official medicine, barite is used as a harmless composition that patients with gastrointestinal diseases swallow before radiography. Skin diseases are treated with barite applications.
- Halite (rock salt) is used to prevent and treat respiratory diseases, improve immunity, and relieve pain from radiculitis.
- Rock crystal is used to heal wounds by applying it so that it transmits the sun's rays, which, when refracted, kill harmful bacteria. Always cold mineral relieves pain from bruises. Placed under the pillow, the gem makes it easier to fall asleep and drives away nightmares.
- Topaz protects against infectious diseases, provides relief from diseases of the gallbladder and spleen, and pressure surges.
- Spinel is considered an effective immunostimulant, improves blood circulation, accelerates tissue regeneration, and increases potency.
- Aragonite is known as a strong stimulant of sexual energy. Applications of preparations with the mineral help with skin diseases. Water enriched with aragonite becomes healing: the springs in Karlovy Vary and Baden-Baden are famous for it.
- Beryl is recommended to be worn for back pain, arrhythmia, diabetes, psoriasis, allergies and lung diseases, seasickness.
- Pearls with their energy can cure most diseases of internal organs. In addition, the gem relieves fatigue after a hard day, relaxes and relieves the feeling of heaviness in the legs.
- Coral in jewelry relieves the owner from migraines, throat diseases, skin diseases, and relieves fatigue. The white variety is used in bone tissue implantation.
- Jade is dipped into water to later be used in the treatment of diseases of the muscles, bones, blood, and nervous system.
- Opal is effective for eliminating eye diseases, migraines, and phobias. For women, the gem helps overcome infertility.
- Wearing amber in the form of beads helps to cure bronchopulmonary diseases and thyroid dysfunction.
- Jasper helps the owner maintain body tone, strengthen the immune system and prolong life. Being under the pillow, it relieves nightmares. It is also effective for treating epilepsy, central nervous system diseases, and treating colds.
Magic properties
Since ancient times, white and colorless minerals have been attributed strong magical abilities. It was believed that they influenced the owner on an energetic level and harmonized the relationship between a person and the outside world. Wearing a light stone indicates a desire for purity and spiritual renewal.
A diamond is considered an ideal transparent gem, embodying cosmic energy and helping its owner achieve success in everything. Its peculiarity is to absorb information about all its past owners, so it is necessary to study information about the diamond that is inherited.
Diamond does not serve deceitful and vile people - it does not bring them luck. This is a symbol of nobility and honesty.
Rock crystal, popularly known as the “Bohemian diamond,” shimmers in the sun in different shades. This gem is revered by all religions: it fills the soul with light. During meditation, exposure to the aura of crystal allows you to improve karma.
Zircon is a carrier of powerful energy; it helps to believe in oneself and contributes to achieving goals. But it is dangerous for selfish people to wear it - it will lead them to vanity.
Cubic zirconia itself does not have magical powers, but absorbs the energy of the owner. To make the jewelry comfortable to wear, you need to charge cubic zirconia only with positive emotions.
Adularia (moonstone) - one of the most mysterious minerals - is multifaceted and strong. It helps to quickly make important decisions, raises self-esteem, and reveals artistic abilities.
White agate is an assistant in the fight against shortcomings and depressing thoughts. It helps personal growth and spiritual development, improves mood.
Pearls have always been considered a symbol of chastity. Healers of the Middle Ages used crushed mineral with sugar to treat plague and swamp fevers. It is not suitable for representatives of the stronger sex - it weakens them and does not bring happiness.
Pearls are associated with the Moon, so most of all they favor those who are protected by this luminary.
According to legends, pearl products turn yellow if the owner does not act according to his conscience.
Jade is considered a mineral that purifies the mind, soul and body. White stone helps develop logical thinking and analytical abilities. He is revered by all nations. The Mongols especially love white jade, because... similar in its purity to a lotus flower. It is revered as a symbol of calm and tranquility, not allowing passions to flare up. In China and Mongolia, jade plates were hung from headdresses so that, as they swayed, they emitted a melodious ringing and warded off evil spirits.
White jasper has long been used in magical rituals: it helped to gain the gift of foresight and concentrate attention. The mineral was considered a talisman of alchemists, scientists, travelers - everyone who had a great desire for knowledge. The gem is able to remove negative energy accumulated in the owner, fatigue; gives courage and self-confidence.
White (milky) amber has always been considered a symbol of luxury, thanks to its truly royal appearance. The ancient rulers of the East had home furnishings and decorations made from this stone. He protected the home from hostile spirits and thieves, and filled it with positive energy.
Alcetorine is a rare mineral that can endow the owner with wealth, success with the opposite sex and in high society.
Spinel as a talisman promises happiness to a woman, a strong marriage to a man, courage to a traveler, victory to a gambler, and prosperity to a merchant. It is not suitable as a talisman for hunters and fishermen, because... with him they will fail.
In the Middle Ages, coral was considered a talisman against the evil eye: it was often hung around a child’s neck for this purpose. Ancient scientists believed that coral could turn bitter water into drinking water and serve as an antidote.
Why do you dream?
Dream interpreters agree that if you dreamed of white stones, this speaks of a person’s inner experiences:
- chalk rocks indicate family failures;
- even, smooth gems - for problems in your career;
- a tombstone made of white mineral is a sign of poor health;
- losing transparent precious stones in a dream means a serious illness of a close relative;
- to find out that a gem is a fake means to beware of betrayal in reality.
Decorations
Jewelry with white and clear stones is a universal option for both women and men. Such jewelry will suit any look and will be appropriate during the day and evening for going out.
You can wear colorless gems in the form of pendants, amulet around the neck, brooches, bracelets, beads, rings.
Diamond, spinel, and topaz are optimal for inlay into red and yellow gold.
Silver jewelry with white and transparent gems always looks elegant and noble. The metal helps enhance the magical and healing abilities of minerals.
An option that is suitable for cutting into any metal is pearls. It will fit perfectly into any decoration.
Magic properties
Half-opal frees consciousness, expels unnecessary things, and helps in meditation. It symbolizes pure thoughts and good intentions. The mineral is not suitable for black magic; it will not help an evil, selfish person. Kashilon is a source of peace, tranquility, peace in the home.
The ancient Egyptians believed that the mineral made the owner healthy, strong, and resilient. The breed's magic is powerful, but soft and safe. Milkstone is recommended for pregnant women. They believe that semi-opal improves one’s financial situation, helps one find harmony with oneself, and cope with aggressive impulses and anger. It develops intuition and helps to find the right solution.
Esotericists advise single girls to find cacholong - it will help them find mutual love. In the east, a sample of the breed is given to newlyweds. A copy is placed near the marital bed for a month. He will ensure peace in the house and many children.
Cacholong stone is perfect for public figures. It is recommended to lawyers and teachers. Jewelry with semi-opal awakens psychic abilities. They protect from dark energy and negativity.
The peak of magical power occurs in autumn-winter.
Half opal resonates with divine energy. To stimulate conception, a small specimen is buried under a willow or fruit tree during the full moon. The breed helps professional mystics, psychics, and adepts of magic. The stone is useful for people working with water. The precious black variety is recommended for hypnotherapists, specialists in regressive memories, and shamans.
River stone - an assistant in meditation
Stone and name
To whom are colorless minerals suited by name? According to some sources, the following male and female names correspond to them:
- Agate - Clara, Lyudmila, Anatoly, Dmitry;
- Almaz - Vsevolod, Ivan, Ilya, Lev, Galina, Inna;
- White chalcedony – Inga, Irina;
- Beryl - Natalya, Alexey, Artem, Valentin, Veniamin, Igor, Konstantin;
- Rock crystal – Rodion;
- Coral - Victoria;
- Leucosapphire – Rose;
- Moonstone – Elena, Svetlana, Gleb, Roman;
- Jade – Galina, Inna, Innokenty;
- Onyx - Zhanna, Polina, Makar, Ruslan;
- Opal - Olesya, Anton;
- Topaz - Anna, Kira, Arkady, Vladislav, Fedor;
- Zircon – Vyacheslav;
- Amber - Anna;
- Jasper - Vera, Lily, Alexander, Valentin, Gregory, Daniel, Mikhail, Yaroslav.
Facts about White Opal
The unusually beautiful semi-precious stone was valued by monarchs. So, it was Queen Victoria's favorite gem. And the ancient Romans considered the stone precious, along with rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
The Peruvian Indians believed that opal was born from lightning that struck from the sky. This myth received original confirmation already in our millennium: opals were discovered in rock samples delivered from Mars.
This stone is considered alive - it has the property of aging. This is due to the fact that the mineral does not have a crystalline structure and is almost 30% water.
Compatibility
The color of white stones can be combined with any minerals. You need to choose jewelry based on the enhancement of their properties by neighboring gems.
Zircon and diamond have a favorable compatibility with agate, carnelian, beryl, coral, pearl, emerald, sapphire, turquoise, and lapis lazuli. They have unfavorable compatibility with onyx, sardonyx, and obsidian.
Adularia, beryl, coral, opal can be combined with amethyst, pearl, turquoise, sapphire, lapis lazuli and opposed to garnet, heliotrope, ruby, agate, jasper.
Rock crystal is compatible with jade, agate, topaz, amber, heliotrope, and amethyst.
Zodiac signs that are suitable for milky and colorless minerals according to the horoscope
Astrologers call the most suitable “pairs” among white stones and zodiac signs:
- pearls - Pisces . The mineral harmonizes a person’s nature, protects against impulsive actions and rash words;
- moonstone - Cancer . The gem will lead the sign’s representative to well-being, set him up to achieve goals and have positive thoughts about the outcome of the situation;
- cacholong - Taurus . The stone of calm eases anxiety and temporarily relieves obsessive thoughts. To enhance the effect, periodically change the place of contact of the mineral with the body - change the ring to the other hand or use the necklace as a bracelet.
Watch a video about the properties of the mysterious cacholong. The stone is called an amulet of love, fidelity and a symbol of motherhood.
However, according to astrologers, white gems can be worn by representatives of all zodiac signs. Pure, bright energy is not capable of changing the restraint of Capricorn or the fiery nature of Aries. The stone will add a little dreaminess, lightness and help a person concentrate. Just don’t wear the item all the time – use it in moments when you need to calm down and switch to work.
Differences from fake
Often they try to pass off cubic zirconias or zircons as diamonds. You can distinguish a cut diamond from a fake in the following ways:
- If you rub sandpaper over the surface of a diamond, scratches will remain on the imitation. The real stone will not be damaged.
- The fake will heat up, if you hold it in your palm, the diamond will remain cold.
- The original, unlike the imitation, does not fog up if you breathe on it.
- You can draw a straight line on white paper and place a diamond on it; a real stone will certainly bend it.
- The diamond will not be visible in water, unlike imitation.
- The best way is to show the product to a jeweler.
Price
The price depends on the quality and rarity of the product. Handmade collectibles are more valuable. Serial, mass production costs less.
Average price:
- a set of ear jewelry and a ring in a silver frame – 6-7 thousand rubles;
- a set of ear jewelry and a pendant in a cupronickel silver frame – about 3,000 rubles;
- bracelet – about 1,500 rubles;
- collectible figurine – 5,000 rubles.
A personalized ring set in gold, made by a qualified jeweler, costs at least 55,000 rubles.
The price of products made from Kashilon depends on the type of mineral and processing method
Stone care
To ensure that jewelry with natural gems does not lose its attractiveness for as long as possible, proper care is needed.
To prevent a white or transparent stone from becoming dull, you can clean it in several ways:
- warm soapy solution;
- medical alcohol solution;
- ammonia.
Do not expose gems to chlorine-containing preparations, potassium permanganate, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, or household cleaners.
It is better to store jewelry in separate boxes so that they do not rub against each other and do not become dirty from external factors.
Mineral deposits
Cacholong deposits are mainly located in the East, due to the Asian origin of the name of the stone. Known deposits are also located in Kazakhstan, Armenia, India, Kalmykia, Mongolia and China.
The formation of such a mineral requires a significant amount of water, which is quite sufficient in Iceland.
In Russia, milky opals are mined in Eastern Siberia, Transbaikalia, Stavropol and other regions of the country.
