But long before the Siberian emerald, as our today’s gem is also called, became popular among jewelry lovers, psychics already knew about its magical properties. A stone with a rich green color can truly become a powerful amulet. We will tell you more about the properties of the gem below.
Chrome diopside: features of the stone
Natural green minerals always look great. They combine the shades of living green leaves and the cold beauty of gems - representatives of inanimate nature. This is how the amazing chrome diopside appeared to geologists.
The stone was first found in the middle of the 20th century on the territory of Yakutia. Therefore, the crystal is called Yakut or Siberian emerald.
People who saw it were amazed by the beautiful appearance of the mineral. Bright green stones resemble emeralds, tourmalines, and chrysolites. In nature, you can find specimens of purple, yellow, brown-red and almost black color.
The word "diopside" has Greek roots and is translated as "double appearance." The Russian gem was so named because of its ability to change shade depending on the lighting.
Medicinal properties of chrome diopside
Mineralogists have long proven that the Yakut emerald has healing abilities:
- improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
- eliminates migraines;
- normalizes blood pressure.
The crystal relieves tension from the eyeballs. This feature is important for individuals who spend a lot of time in front of a computer monitor. To improve your condition before going to bed, you need to look at the amulet for several minutes. Then inner peace will appear. Not only eye fatigue will go away, but also general fatigue. Harmony will settle in the soul. Insomnia and nightmares will disappear from a person’s life forever.
When treating diseases, you should not abandon traditional treatment; you must follow all the doctor’s instructions.
The magical properties of chrome diopside
Isotericists have established that chrome diopside is a strong talisman.
- He is able to protect his owner from damage.
- Restores the aura, making it immune to the effects of negative energy emanating from ill-wishers.
- Removes negative traits: aggressiveness, indifference, increased self-esteem.
- Eliminates negative emotions.
- Helps to find a way out of a difficult situation, suggests the correct solution to pressing problems.
- Gives you the knowledge and strength to climb the career ladder and increase your income.
But we should not forget that the Siberian emerald helps only those individuals who themselves do good deeds. The mineral is indifferent to evil, envious people. Will never help them.
Colors, varieties, composition
Chrome diopside is chemically a magnesium-calcium silicate. Its formula is CaMg (Si2O6). The composition contains impurities of vanadium, iron, chromium, and titanium. It has various shades, from light green and yellowish to dark emerald.
In addition to the green mineral, gemologists include the following in the group of diopsides:
- Violan.
One of the most beautiful purple diopsides. The color is due to the manganese and iron content in the crystal.
- Lavrovit.
The green color of the gem is due to vanadium.
- Black Star.
A very interesting mineral, rare and therefore very expensive. The stone itself is black, but it refracts light rays in a special way, collecting them in the form of a golden star on its surface.
- Salit.
The mineral is yellowish or greenish in color, but can also be colorless. It got its name from a place in Sweden - Sala, where a rich deposit of gems was discovered in the mountainous area. Shefferite is considered a rare mineral. Thanks to manganese, it has a dark red color.
INTERESTING! The Russian gem has only one variety - baicalite, a mineral with a bluish tint, found by geologists near Lake Baikal.
Care and storage of chrome diopside
Chrome diopside jewelry needs to be treated with care. They should not be dropped or exposed to household chemicals. As soon as the woman comes home, she needs to take off the product and put it in a soft velvet bag.
Helpful information
Once a month you need to carry out a ritual of cleansing the accessory. To do this, keep it under running cold water for several minutes. And then for three nights they put it on the windowsill, preferably where there is reflection from the moon. These procedures will cleanse the jewelry and imbue it with positive energy. The talisman will be able to continue to serve its owner.
Once every 2-3 months, the jewelry should be washed in a soapy solution and then wiped with a soft cloth.
How to care for a fragile crystal
It has already been mentioned that the stone is fragile. When it comes to caring, you need to follow simple rules so that you can enjoy your jewelry for as long as possible. Store in a separate box, wrapped in soft cloth.
Care without using abrasives or chemicals, using only warm water and a soft brush. Sometimes you can make a soap solution. Wipe carefully with a soft cloth. Protect from mechanical damage.
In pendants, pendants, and earrings, the stone is preserved better than in a ring, ring, or bracelet.
Chrome diopside jewelry
Each piece of jewelry made from Yakut emeralds has its own magical properties.
Earrings will help cope with headaches and improve a woman’s intuition. Ladies of Balzac's age will be able to regain their former attractiveness. After all, the crystal also has a rejuvenating effect.
A bracelet worn on the left hand stabilizes a person’s financial situation. An accessory on the right hand makes it possible to find your soulmate.
The ring will give the lady the opportunity to discover talents that she didn’t even know she had and to find a hobby. Moreover, it will captivate a woman so much that she can start making money from her hobby.
A man's ring will give its owner the ability to quickly make the right decisions during important negotiations.
Beads will enhance the energy of a lady; melancholy and illness will never visit a representative of the better half of humanity.
Before putting on jewelry, you need to clearly formulate the problem that needs to be dealt with. Then the amulet will definitely help in solving it.
Medicinal properties
The benefits of green stones are to create harmony, joy, and peace of mind.
Interesting: Emperor Nero (he was nearsighted) instead of glasses (they didn’t exist yet) used a lens made of emerald. That's what all green stones were called in those days. Maybe it was a chrome diopside record...
There is no complete list of the medicinal properties of the gem yet; the stone is very young. But lithotherapists suggest using the gem to treat:
- Chronic fatigue.
- Consequences of psychological trauma.
- Lung diseases.
- Heart diseases.
The stone is great for those who play sports - it relieves muscle spasms.
We recommend: Spiritual stone BLUE JADE (DIANITE)
Interesting: esotericists are sure that the mineral is suitable for calming pets.
Who is chrome diopside suitable for?
Russian gems will bestow their favor on:
- for creative people - inspiration will be their constant companion;
- for businessmen - a mind not clouded by greed will help make the right decisions;
- scientists - the desire to learn new things will not disappear over the years.
For people seeking self-development, the mineral will show them how to find a teacher who will lead them along the road to new knowledge.
Chrome diopside and zodiac signs
Astrologers say that representatives of all zodiac signs can wear a chrome diopside amulet.
- For Taurus, it helps strengthen marriage bonds or the emergence of love relationships. Ladies will be given the ability to recognize lies.
- Cancers will become more reasonable. Representatives of the stronger sex will be filled with self-confidence.
- Leos will be given optimism; melancholy and apathy will disappear from their lives forever.
- Sagittarius will be given prophetic abilities. If a person listens to himself more often, he will be able to quickly guess the thoughts and desires of others.
- Pisces will awaken motivation to action and give strength in the fight against laziness. All problems will be solved.
- Scorpios will be given a thirst for new achievements, life will change for the better.
- It will help Virgos develop their imagination. A vivid imagination will help you look at life in a new way, to see that joy always comes with grief.
- Libra will increase self-esteem and give strength to abandon relationships that only bring disappointment.
- Aquarius will stop worrying about the opinions of others about their lives. Representatives of this sign will find it easier to achieve their goals.
- Capricorns will become more responsible in their official duties.
- Aries will be given the desire to cope with everyday difficulties.
- Gemini will gain the strength not to follow the lead of their relatives and will be able to refuse those who have been sitting on their necks for a long time.
It is not at all necessary to wear a talisman every day. It is enough to wear it a couple of times a week.
Meaning of Zodiac Signs
Describing the meaning of the nugget, experts emphasize that absolutely any zodiac sign can wear the natural material, which has not undergone any processing.
However, when compiling horoscopes they complement, the universal patron is most inclined towards Taurus and Libra. He will point them to ill-wishers and help them overcome embarrassment and indecision.
It is best for Capricorns and Aries to refuse such an assistant. He will act neutrally on Pisces, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Scorpio, Virgo, Gemini, Cancer - when needed, he will help, give confidence, but will not show much patronage.
By the way! Esotericists believe that if a gem “loves” its owner, it can significantly change life for the better - it will attract not only luck and wealth, but also love.
Artificial chrome diopside
Despite the fact that Yakut emeralds have been known for less than a century, craftsmen have learned to synthesize an analogue of real chrome diopside in the following way. The crystal particles remaining after cutting a natural stone are placed in a special device along with various chemical components. Here, under the influence of pressure and high temperatures, a reaction occurs, as a result of which the artificial stone crystallizes. The finished artificial gem is obtained a month and a half after the start of the process. Only experienced jewelers can distinguish a natural analogue from a mineral created in a laboratory.
ARTIFICIAL CHROMDIOPSIDE
Use by jewelers
Due to its beautiful shine, it is widely used in jewelry. In appearance, as already mentioned, it is very reminiscent of an emerald. Meanwhile, its price is much lower, so chrome diopside is used to make inexpensive but exquisite jewelry.
They are cut in the shape of a circle, an oval, and an emerald cut is used when, after special processing, reflections of light flash from time to time on the crystals. The stone looks extremely advantageous.
Pure minerals are more valued, but cloudy specimens are also used, and the result is no worse. However, the latter are often used for crafts rather than jewelry.
Blackened silver as a finish gives the chrome diopside style and originality. Silver jewelry with stones look expensive and elegant, despite their cheapness. Unusual earrings made of gemstones in a gold frame. Beads made from processed and unprocessed stones look original. The beauty of chrome diopside is unique, and any skillfully made jewelry made from it will delight gem lovers and connoisseurs of beauty.
Green mineral souvenir
What stones does it go with?
Siberian emerald in jewelry harmoniously combines with the following gems:
- blue sapphire;
- striped agate;
- bloody jasper;
- dark sardonyx;
- light topaz.
Chrome diopside cannot be present with these minerals:
- moonstone;
- blue aquamarine;
- light yellow beryl.
Psychics note the neutral relationship of the Russian gem with stones:
- rock crystal;
- black obsidian;
- gray labradorite.
Before purchasing a piece of jewelry in which craftsmen have combined several crystals, you need to find out how they are combined.
Place of Birth
They are mined in Finland, South Africa, China, Myanmar, Japan, a number of European countries, Australia, and North America. However, reserves of the natural mineral are limited everywhere and the quality does not reach jewelry value. The richest deposit is in Russia, on the Inagli River in Yakutia. The discoverer of the deposit was the prominent geologist A. Korchagin, who proved the value of the mineral for jewelry.
Mineral chrome diopside
The deposit is rich, stones are generously scattered along the banks of the river. The weight of gems varies; there are very voluminous crystals, but they are usually defective. More often, stones weighing up to 2 carats come onto the market; these are easier to process and their quality is higher.
Since the late 80s, chrome diopside, popularly nicknamed the “Yakut emerald” (in some sources - sibirlite), has been officially mined and sold as a gemstone. Mining in Russia was initially active, so the market was oversaturated with stone, including illegally mined stone. Due to this, the cost is low.
It turned out that chrome diopside stone is the cheapest green jewelry raw material. In the last decade of the 20th century, order was established with the use of the deposit, and the price per gram stabilized.
Main Application
Ring with chrome diopside 8x6mm, 1.5 carats
Chrome diopside is in demand in jewelry and craftsmanship.
Crystals with a high degree of transparency and purity are used to make jewelry. They are polished, cut with emerald or step cuts in the form of a square and baguette, after which they are inserted into earrings, rings, brooches, and pendants. The mineral is set in precious metals - gold, blackened silver.
Less high-quality translucent specimens are processed into cabochons and used to make inexpensive jewelry - bracelets, beads, pendants.
Due to its rarity, the gem is valued as a collector's item. World-famous museums house a large number of rare specimens of this variety of diopside.
Price
The price of chrome diopside varies widely and directly depends on its quality. The most expensive are considered to be completely transparent crystals the color of spring green grass.
Estimated cost of chrome diopside jewelry and products with it:
- $2-4 – for a raw crystal weighing up to 3 grams;
- $55-60 – for a cabochon-treated insert with a diameter of up to 10 mm;
- $130-240 – for chrome diopside beads, depending on the length of the product;
- $190 – for a ring with a mineral in a silver frame;
- $245 – for gold earrings with chrome diopside inserts.
