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.
ORIGIN
Being a mineral of igneous origin, quartz precipitates from hot lava solutions. That is, the process is hydrothermal. Water enriched with mineral impurities seeps through cracks in the ground and cools. During cooling, precipitation and crystallization of quartz occur, and rock crystal appears. Single quartz crystals are rare. Typically, a bunch of different-sized hexagons with pyramidal tops rise from one base. Crystals are often directed in different directions. The composition is beautiful and harmonious. Therefore, it is often not separated in jewelry. If the ensemble consists of small crystals, it is soldered into a ring or entire pendant.
Found primarily in the voids of hydrothermal veins, most industrial deposits and large crystal finds are associated with “Alpine-type” crystal-bearing veins. It is also found in miarolite voids of pegmatite veins and contact-metamorphic deposits of various types. It is very common in sedimentary rocks, but does not form large crystals, but is found in the form of crystalline brushes on the walls of cracks and in the form of geodes, mainly among limestones and in calcareous strata.
The deposits are numerous and varied. In Russia, large deposits are known in the Subpolar Urals and in the East. Siberia (Aldan Shield, Verkhoyansk Range, etc.). Defect-free rock crystal single crystals for technical needs and the jewelry industry are grown in autoclaves.
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.
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.
Physicochemical characteristics
The chemical formula of the gem is SiO2. This is a silicate related to quartz. In addition to silicon and oxygen, rock crystal often contains impurities - chlorine, iron and manganese. Because of this, the color of the stone changes, as well as its variety. In nature, gems come not only with a homogeneous structure, but also with various additions, even smoky patterns. Even though crystal density reaches 7, it is considered fragile and breaks when hit on a hard surface.
Crystal belongs to the semi-precious stones, which have absolute transparency and brilliance. Varieties of stone, of course, when properly processed, have differences from the mountain sample, and can have different shades and even reflect color.
These are also crystals with low thermal conductivity; even when warm, they remain cold.
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.
Formation and extraction of crystal
In nature, rock crystal is a transparent crystal with six sides and a pointed top, somewhat similar to a pencil lead. Sometimes you can see several crystals on one base, they are also called drusen.
The stone is born in crystal cellars, in other words, cavities with a large area (30 meters). Crystal is formed when the temperature drops during the crystallization of hot aqueous solutions.
It is mined in countries such as Brazil, China, Madagascar, Switzerland. Gemstones are also mined in Russia, the main mining places being in Yakutia and the Urals. It is there that you often come across varieties of crystal with various admixtures of asbestos and pyrite. In Ukraine, crystal is also mined, where it has a smoky color, and in the Carpathians and Crimea there are clean, transparent stones that also shine very much.
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.
Magic properties
Since ancient times, people have known about the wonderful qualities that rock crystal has: the magical properties of this amazing mineral have given rise to many legends and tales. It is known that it was used to make crystal balls. With their help, priests and magicians predicted the future, and also learned clear and truthful answers to the questions posed.
If you are a fan of the occult sciences and have balanced energy, you can safely use rock crystal in magic. To do this, you will need a ball and a completely dark room with a single lighting fixture. You can also tell fortunes on a clear night, in the moonlight - especially on a full moon. The ball must be placed in such a way that a single light beam falls on it. After this, the fortuneteller must concentrate and look carefully at the ball without blinking. After concentration, you can ask a question that worries you, and if the Universe turns out to be favorable, the stone will certainly answer it.
It is believed that crystals of valuable minerals, created by nature over centuries, have the ability to accumulate and conduct information. This is what determines the high importance of the stone in the world of magic. You can choose a suitable crystal ball in a store of esoteric goods or at a sales exhibition: there you can bargain and significantly reduce the price.
The magical properties of black stone have been repeatedly mentioned. It helps a prepared person to come into contact with the spiritual world. If you are lucky enough to choose a ring with this stone and want to protect yourself or your loved ones from harsh weather conditions, a ring with a black mineral is best suited for this. It will protect the owner from hypothermia in severe frosts and from “sunstroke” in hot weather.
A talisman made of rock crystal makes a person more balanced and calm. If you place a small crystal under your pillow, people suffering from insomnia and nightmares will quickly get relief from this disorder. A container with water or a drink containing a pebble gradually acquires beneficial properties.
You should select jewelry with minerals only at the behest of your intuition and heart. The magic of rock crystal has a beneficial effect on the entire zodiac circle. Which zodiac sign suits rock crystal - one thing is clear: the stone demonstrates compatibility with all signs, regardless of age, gender and date of birth. You do not need to perform any rituals on the purchased jewelry or item: the crystal itself will sense your vibrations and begin to work with them at the same frequency, stabilizing your spiritual and physical state.
In addition, the mountain stone will help:
- learn regular meditation to calm the nervous system;
- cleanse thoughts and emotions from negative energy-informational structures;
- master the educational material and pass exams well (if you are a student or are preparing to take part in some training or course).
Our crown (or main) chakra is called Sahasrara. It is located in the crown area and provides each person with a connection with higher spiritual forces. If you meditate on the stone from time to time, wanting to gain understanding in spiritual and everyday issues, you will certainly gain it and rise to a higher level of wisdom and knowledge, which will allow you to open up on the other side, gaining wisdom and meaning of the path of life.
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.
What stones should not be worn?
Ladies born in October under the zodiac sign Libra are not recommended to wear minerals that correspond to Aries: onyx, serpentine, sardonyx. The light and airy sign of Libra is more suitable for gems of blue, blue and green colors. Gems such as black jet and hematite are strictly contraindicated for them.
Before purchasing a pebble, you should hold it in your hands for a longer time and listen to your own feelings.
If you feel complete security, peace, sympathy for the stone and an undivided desire to own this treasure, then you can rest assured that this is your talisman, which will serve you faithfully for many years.
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.
Talismans, amulets
Rock crystal pendant
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.
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.
Areas of use
The most common decoration element is silicon dioxide. However, cutlery is also often made from it, especially glasses and cups. The cost of such a service is now very high. In addition, the material is used for other decorative solutions. Sometimes it is used to decorate furniture, vases or picture frames. The mineral is also useful for industry:
- allows you to obtain ultrasonic vibrations;
- suitable for creating lenses;
- can be used to control light flows.
Thus, the material is used in various industries, including radio engineering, medicine, and astronautics. The reason for such widespread use is precisely the optical properties of the stone.
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.
Medicinal properties
Traditional medicine uses rock crystal to treat nervous disorders, anxiety, and loss of energy associated with sleep disorders.
Ideally, if the stone suits you is rock crystal. Today it is difficult to find a city dweller who is not susceptible to depressive syndrome or does not experience periodic insomnia.
Healing properties of the stone:
- strengthens the nervous system;
- reduces tearfulness, tendency to explosive manifestations of feelings;
- relieves headaches;
- eliminates muscle tension;
- accelerates recovery from colds;
- Helps withstand high temperatures.
The practical medicinal use of the stone is well known to massage therapists. Traditional healers use physical therapy with polished stones to relieve back and neck pain.
This massage improves blood circulation, dilates blood vessels, soothes, and reduces blood pressure. It is especially useful for older people to wear rhinestone to relieve tension in the lower back.
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!
Types of stone, color
Depending on the additives included in the composition, the following types are distinguished:
Citrine
Transparent stones with a glassy sheen, from lemon to amber-honey shades. Diamond cut yellow crystal pairs perfectly with gold.
It is believed that owners of jewelry with citrine are distinguished by exceptional honesty and nobility.
Amethyst
Purple rock crystal. According to legend, it was created by Bacchus himself, the god of wine. He endowed amethyst with the power to protect a person from the vice of drunkenness.
The stone helps its owners maintain sobriety and make the right decisions in difficult situations.
Hairy
An amazing, transparent amber stone with parallel veins inside in the form of needles. It is believed that the stone itself chooses its owner, for whom it becomes a love talisman.
Rauchtopaz
A dark, smoky stone with mysterious depth and power. He is endowed with the ability to communicate with the world of higher powers, including dark ones.
Jewelry with this stone is not worn every day. It helps a person with pure thoughts get rid of negative energy emanating from the world. Normalizes sleep and puts thoughts in order.
Especially recommended for people who practice meditation.
Morion
Black crystal. The stone is dark brown to black in color. It is considered an indispensable attribute of alchemy and occult magic.
Jewelry with morion is recommended for people prone to pessimism and melancholy as a means of cleansing from bad thoughts and negative energy.
A special type of rock crystal, the Herckmeier Diamond, is mined in New York State. The stones here are formed in soft rock, which allows them to grow not only longitudinally, but also in width.
The result is stones of amazing purity that are difficult to distinguish from real diamonds.
