In ancient times, it was used to cauterize wounds and cleanse wine, and now meditation sessions are performed with it. In addition to healing properties, the stone also has magical properties. We will be happy to tell our readers about this, as well as who is suitable for rock crystal, what color of talisman to choose and how to care for it.
Origin of the stone
The inhabitants of Ancient Greece believed that rock crystal was ice. His appearance contributed to this. The whitish, transparent rock crystal really looked like ice. Of course, this theory did not stand up to criticism, because the stone did not turn into water in heat, but at one time it was very popular.
Visually, the gem resembles a diamond, which is why it is often used to imitate expensive sets with diamonds. They don't look as stunning as these expensive gems, but they do look quite elegant.
Many legends are associated with the appearance of the mineral. According to one of them, rock crystal is fragments of the stones of truth that Hercules dropped while climbing Olympus. Another story tells that higher powers spilled holy water on our world. So that people could use it before the earth absorbed moisture, they turned the water into ice.
It’s hard to believe in all this, because now every child knows how stones are mined, but ancient people believed in these fairy tales.
What stones does it go with?
Precious and semi-precious stones are naturally energetically charged. Some enter into irreconcilable confrontation.
The most incompatible stones:
- rock crystal – topaz;
- amethyst - emerald;
- morion – zircon;
- citrine – onyx.
It is not recommended to combine stones of different elements in an outfit. For example, pearls, corals, and aquamarine are not combined with any mountain mineral.
Where is rock crystal mined?
Deposits of the transparent white mineral are found all over the planet. Among the places where it is mined are:
- Brazil;
- Madagascar;
- Switzerland;
- France;
- China;
- Kazakhstan.
Crystals need voids to grow, which is why rock crystal is often found in grottoes and caves.
Our regions also have deposits. One of the most famous is Matinskoe. Rock crystal is also mined in Primorye and Transbaikal.
MORPHOLOGY
Crystals are usually in the form of a hexagonal prism, topped at one end (less often at both) with a six- or three-sided pyramidal head. Often, towards the head, the crystal gradually narrows. The faces of the prism are characterized by transverse shading. Most often, crystals have an elongated prismatic appearance with the predominant development of the faces of a hexagonal prism and two rhombohedrons forming the crystal head. Less commonly, crystals take the form of a pseudohexagonal dipyramid. Externally regular quartz crystals are usually complexly twinned, most often forming twinned areas according to the so-called. Brazilian or Dauphinean laws. The latter arise not only during crystal growth, but also as a result of internal structural rearrangement during thermal β-α polymorphic transitions accompanied by compression, as well as during mechanical deformations.
In igneous and metamorphic rocks, quartz forms irregular isometric grains intergrown with grains of other minerals; its crystals are often encrusted with voids and almonds in effusive rocks. In sedimentary rocks - nodules, veinlets, secretions (geodes), brushes of small short-prismatic crystals on the walls of voids in limestone, etc. Also fragments of various shapes and sizes, pebbles, sand.
Physical properties
Natural rock crystal is a stone that is rarely found in nature without impurities. Most often, you come across samples with various additives, due to the presence of which the gems differ in structure and shade.
However, this does not affect the physical properties of the stone. These characteristics remain the same for all types:
- formula - SiO2;
- hardness - 7;
- density - 2.6 g/cm³;
- syngony - trigonal;
- cleavage - unclear along the rhombohedron;
- fracture - uneven, conchoidal.
Stones such as rauchtopaz and amethyst (as well as other types of this mineral) are precisely formed due to the appearance of other impurities.
STRUCTURE
Trigonal system. Silica, the most common form of which in nature is quartz, has developed polymorphism. Two main polymorphic crystalline modifications of silicon dioxide: hexagonal β-quartz, stable at a pressure of 1 atm. (or 100 kN/m2) in the temperature range 870-573°C, and trigonal α-quartz, stable at temperatures below 573°C. It is α-quartz that is widespread in nature; this modification, stable at low temperatures, is usually called simply quartz. All hexagonal quartz crystals found under ordinary conditions are paramorphoses of α-quartz over β-quartz. α-quartz crystallizes in the class of trigonal trapezohedron of the trigonal system. The crystal structure is of a frame type, built from silicon-oxygen tetrahedra arranged in a helical manner (with a right or left turn of the screw) relative to the main axis of the crystal. Depending on this, right and left structural and morphological forms of quartz crystals are distinguished, distinguishable externally by the symmetry of the arrangement of some faces (for example, trapezohedron, etc.). The absence of planes and a center of symmetry in α-quartz crystals determines the presence of piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties.
Color palette and varieties
There is a popular misconception among people who love jewelry: crystal is only transparent.
In fact, third-party impurities change the color of rock crystal beyond recognition. Many people don’t even suspect that this or that pebble is also rock crystal!
What species are found in nature:
- Citrine. A beautiful stone with a citrus name, a honey hue and an unusual cobweb inside, arouses the admiration of many ladies. Due to its effect on the solar plexus chakra, it is actively used in unconventional healing practices.
- Morion is black rock crystal. It is probably due to its color that it has gained a somewhat bad reputation. The gem is called the witches' stone; it is believed that it serves as a guide to the world of the dead, helping to make contact with spirits.
- Amethyst. Another type of crystal that combines completely transparent crystals and purple inclusions. An interesting legend is associated with it, according to which the beautiful nymph rejected the love of the god Dionysus. The story ended with the girl turning into a stone, which was named after her.
- Rauchtopaz. Among the listed stones, this is the most unremarkable, but at the same time the most unusual. Resembling tinted glass, it does not evoke the same excitement as amethyst or citrine. But external unattractiveness does not at all prevent the gem from having the strongest magical potential.
- Hairy. This mineral is easily confused with citrine. The difference is that it has a less saturated shade, and instead of a random cobweb, a strand of thin golden hair seems to be enclosed inside the mineral. For this reason, it received a very poetic name - the hair of Venus.
All these varieties differ in color and structure, but their physical and chemical properties remain unchanged.
Let's touch history
Rock crystal, unlike precious rubies, sapphires and diamonds, was not attributed to divine origin. Aristotle (4th century BC) considered cold, colorless crystals to be petrified ice. After the campaigns of Alexander the Great (1st century BC) in India, the idea of the origin of the stone changed. Now they decided that rock crystal can be obtained not by severe cold, but by a combination of cold and sun (heat).
This was believed until the 18th century, until the English physicist R. Boyle thought of comparing the density of crystal and ice. (But one can argue here. Who knows what results the experimenter would have obtained if he had increased the pressure when the water solidified.) After the experiments, it became clear that the transparency and tactile sensation of coolness from the stone are unique. Mineral is not the next form of water transformation.
In nature, rock crystal is formed after molten magma cools to 700 ° C. Water vapor and hot gases saturated with ions form crystals. Underground rivers of molten mineral fill the voids, forming crystal cellars.
How to spot a fake
In jewelry stalls at the bazaar, you can find many fake rock crystals. Recognizing a fake is not always easy. Especially when the seller incessantly repeats that he has the highest quality product - this confuses everything and causes distrust.
It may seem that there is less risk in stores where everything looks more impressive. But, alas, no. Here too you have to be careful. Even an honest seller can deceive by selling glass instead of rock crystal simply out of ignorance.
The magical properties of rock crystal do not apply to laboratory samples and, especially, fakes. If you are buying jewelry for the purpose of healing or developing magical powers, choose natural stones. They are filled with the power of the earth, and therefore emit positive energy, which their artificial counterparts lack.
How to quickly distinguish rock crystal from a fake:
- The crystal heats up gradually in your hand. Hold the chosen jewelry in your hand - if it becomes warm too quickly, it is not a real mineral.
- A crystal with such hardness indicators will be quite difficult to scratch. If a light touch of a needle renders the sample unusable, there is no need to doubt that it is a fake.
- When replacing one mineral with another, the difference in weight is usually not felt, but if the fake is made of plastic, it will be immediately felt. The light weight should alert you.
Talismans during pregnancy
Turquoise
This is a proven talisman for pregnant representatives of the Libra sign. It perfectly helps in bearing a child and childbirth.
Jewelry with this stone, if a woman wears it constantly, will protect her from gynecological diseases, heal from infertility and help to conceive a baby.
A talisman with turquoise will be extremely useful during childbirth - it will protect the expectant mother from various unforeseen situations.
Lapis lazuli
Calms and balances the Libra woman, so it will also be extremely useful during pregnancy. He will help her calm down her psychological state and tune in to relief from the burden.
Emerald
This is the stone that promotes procreation, therefore, if a girl dreams of becoming pregnant, then she needs to wear an emerald amulet.
Applications of rock crystal
Rock crystal is not one of those stones that lovers of the extraordinary usually buy. The effortless beauty and grace of the gem make it universal, and therefore people eagerly purchase jewelry made from rock crystal.
Women buy the gem to please themselves, and men buy it as a gift to their ladies or to add to their private jewelry collections.
Sorcerers and seers, as well as healers, appreciated the benefits of the mineral. However, it also found a more prosaic use:
- it is used in radio engineering - for the manufacture of prisms, lenses and spectrographs;
- in interior design - they make glasses and chandeliers from the mineral (in this case, natural raw materials are often replaced with a synthetic analogue);
- in the fashion industry - crystals are turned into buttons, cufflinks and other small items for formal wear;
- in religion - they make church paraphernalia from the gem and add it as a beautiful addition to beaded paintings.
And yet the most popular way to use this crystal was and remains the making of jewelry and magic balls.
Talismans and amulets
Rock crystal, regardless of its color, exhibits the strongest magical properties. A distinctive feature of stones is considered to have a positive effect on a person or home.
To one degree or another, talismans and amulets protect against envy, anger, love spells, and damage.
Rock crystal amulets help a person cope with his weaknesses - excessive emotionality, impulsiveness, a tendency to dependency (including from destructive relationships).
Talismans attract good luck, positive energy, and the favor of others into the house (or the owner). A wearable talisman can help you move up the career ladder, attract love, and gain popularity.
Amulets for the home will not allow people into it who come with evil thoughts. Such guests quickly become “uneasy” and begin to avoid visiting. To protect your home, it is enough to place a decorative element made of natural stone in the room.
There is only one piece of advice for choosing magical protection for yourself, your loved ones, and your home - listen to your heart. Your item will make itself felt with a warm feeling of calm and serenity.
Stone care
Fans of rock crystal products have to take more care of their jewelry than owners of other talismans. Rock crystal has enormous magical power, and therefore it is important to take care of its energetic purity. But first things first.
How to care for a stone so that it does not lose its beauty:
- Clean crystal from dust and sebum using gentle products. Forget about laundry soap - just gentle, mild hand soap. You can take children's clothes, they are usually the most neutral.
- Let it dry after washing. Leave the decoration to dry on a napkin or dry it with a towel. The mineral does not tolerate temperature changes very well, so it is better to do without a hair dryer and drying it in the sun.
- Try not to drop it or hit it again. Remove it from the box carefully, threading the ear of the pendant through a chain or cord above the table so that it does not fall from a height. It would be good to store it in a piece of cloth or a separate bag.
And now about another, no less important, method of care. These tips will be useful to anyone who uses a gem for magical purposes - to perform rituals or protect against damage:
- Don't wear rock crystal all day long. This way the amulet will quickly deplete and lose some of its power. Take it off at night so it has time to rest.
- Give the crystal a bath. No bubble baths are required, but running the jewelry under running water before bed is a good idea. This will help dispel the negativity that has accumulated during the day.
- Clean the talisman with salt. Immerse it completely in salt and leave it overnight. The frequency of these procedures is a very individual matter. For some, once a month is enough, while for others, weekly cleanings are required. It depends on how often you encounter negativity.
Try to make sure that people you don't trust do not touch the amulet, otherwise it may stop working. It’s better not to talk about the fact that this thing protects you at all.
Cleansing
Rock crystal that has absorbed a lot of negative energy may become cloudy. Sometimes, when trying to put a product made of such a stone on oneself, a person will feel unwell. When touched, the mineral may feel unpleasant and sticky.
The cleansing process is carried out once a week for items that are used every day (for example, worn under the body or hung at the head of the bed) and once every few months for those items that are rarely used.
To free rock crystal from negativity, it is enough to rinse it under running water. She will take away all the bad things with her, and the mineral can be used again. It is best to rinse the stone in open running water, such as a fast stream, but if this is not possible, then tap water is allowed.
Rock crystal in magic
The magical properties of crystal were revealed to humanity a long time ago. Archaeologists have found skulls in the Aztec pyramids, skillfully carved from a single piece of rock crystal. Apparently, these attributes were used in some kind of magical rituals. And in ancient Tibet, blocked energy channels - chakras - were cleared with the help of a stone.
In Ancient Greece, there was a belief that rock crystal was able to protect its owner from summer heat and winter cold. For a mineral to exhibit such properties, it must be encased in silver.
Modern magicians do not neglect the knowledge of previous generations. Now this stone is as popular as before.
Rituals, meditations, sessions of communication with astral entities or souls of the dead - this is just a small list of situations in which rock crystal is used. The properties of the stone in esotericism are manifested no less clearly than in medicine.
What they can be:
- In spiritualism, clear crystals are used to protect mediums. By opening the door to another world, the magician exposes himself to considerable danger. Rock crystal will protect him from any attacks from aggressive entities.
- Use it to cleanse space. The mineral will not bring order to the house, but it will help prepare the room for a meditation session or a magical ritual.
- Clairvoyants use the gem to see into the future. All those crystal balls mentioned in books about wizards are no joke. Peering into the foggy outlines of a stone, psychics can actually see one of the probabilities of the future.
- Transparent crystal is also popular among people interested in prophetic and lucid dreams. Rock crystal is placed under the pillow so that it helps to remain conscious during sleep or to see pictures of the future.
The mineral helps in revealing psychic abilities. Whatever esoteric field the owner goes into, he will achieve success in it.
Regularly taking the help of this talisman, you can lose touch with reality. In order not to turn your life into complete paranoia and fear of being exposed to danger from the subtle world, replace this talisman with another one that helps develop opposite skills - logic and rationality.
And a little bit of magic
Magical rock crystal is dedicated to the Moon for its transparency and purity. Therefore, it is used in women's rituals for the full moon.
Since the growing Moon helps increase income, there are also rituals using rock crystal to “grow money.” You just need to catch the ray of the growing moon in a mirror-polished ball and direct it to the banknotes. With a conspiracy, of course J
Rock crystal pyramids and “pencils” are a traditional object for meditation and working with the chakras. The stone “absorbs” the energy program well, so it is ideal for “animating” objects and creating “self-learning” talismans.
Astrologers recommend rock crystal to fire water signs - the stone extinguishes temper, helps control emotions and restrains impulsive actions.
Properties and health implications
Not only magicians, but also traditional healers appreciated the benefits of this mineral.
Rock crystal is also held in high regard by lithotherapists, specialists in stone treatment. In their schools they conduct real sessions of communicating with stones. A handful of minerals are placed on patients’ problem areas so that their vibrations affect these areas, accelerating tissue healing.
In what cases does it help:
- when healing open wounds, rock crystal exhibits incredible antiseptic properties, helping tissues quickly return to their previous appearance;
- during a cold - the gem exhibits an antipyretic effect, relieving the patient of nightmares and aching bones;
- after illness - massage using rock crystal gives a restorative effect, accelerating the recovery process;
- for headaches - normalizes blood circulation;
- for viral diseases - increases resistance to pathogens;
- in case of injury - promotes the rapid disappearance of bruises and resorption of hematomas;
- for depression - relaxes muscles, calms nerves, makes sleep deep and calm.
The gem will bring great benefits to older people, because among other things, it can reduce pain from radiculitis and treat varicose veins.
The healing properties of mountain stone can be used not only under the supervision of a specialist, but also at home. Of course, before this it is better to undergo a consultation so that you know how to interact with him correctly.
Usage
Crystal figurine from Lalique
Rock crystal is used in radio engineering to produce ultrasonic vibrations, make prisms, spectrographs, and lenses. It is also used to make jewelry and arts and crafts, and colored rock crystal crystals are used as semi-precious stones.
The clear varieties are very good for making jewelry. With a good cut, stones in rings and earrings sparkle no worse than a diamond.
Beyond competition are amulets, magic balls, ritual objects, religious symbols.
Pure rock crystal crystals of significant size are rare, so it is relatively expensive. An artificial material called crystal is made by adding lead and barium oxide to ordinary glass. In trade, chandeliers, glasses, etc., made from artificial crystal, are often passed off as objects made from natural stone.
Who is suitable for rhinestone
This friendly stone gets along with many zodiac signs, but only the representatives of some of them will have a truly strong influence.
Who is suitable according to zodiac sign:
- Scorpion . Morion is best suited for this sign. Black crystal goes perfectly with Scorpio's gloomy mood. The mineral will favor Scorpio on the magical path and will strengthen his intuition.
- Aries, Aquarius , Gemini , Libra . According to astrologers, jewelry with a gem will help cleanse the aura and protect against negative energy. The stone will also contribute to self-development and new beginnings.
- Cancer , Pisces . These signs are the most sensitive of the zodiac circle. Black minerals can cause them depression, but a crystal with purple or blue hues will give them inspiration and strength to implement new plans.
The compatibility of stones and zodiac signs can be debated endlessly. You only need to remember one thing - you should not take these recommendations as an immutable truth. Treat them as advice and follow them if you feel like they are right for you.
Other signs can also wear a crystal talisman, but it will have much less influence on them, so it would be more rational to use it as a regular decoration.
Rhinestone can be a useful assistant if you choose a talisman wisely. We wish you to find your amulet and find in it a faithful servant and inspirer!
What gems will bring love to Libra women?
Love for representatives of the sign is of great, if not primary, importance.
They are very worried when their personal life does not work out. Stones:
- If a woman wears a ruby talisman in the shape of a heart, she will attract ardent and passionate love into her life.
- Beads made of natural pearls will become a talisman of pure love and fidelity, and will also protect its owner from betrayal and treachery.
- A tourmaline amulet will help the beautiful Libra girl meet her soul mate and start a family.
- Opal is well suited for very young girls. He will help them find and maintain love.
