Green amethyst: the magical properties of the stone, who suits it according to their zodiac sign

History and origin

Green amethyst stands out in the family due to its color and origin.

Where does color come from?

Classic amethysts owe their purple-pink hue to impurities of manganese and iron. Green color in nature is created by pigments of organic origin.

Green amethyst

But this rarely happens, so people have learned to create green amethysts. They are obtained by irradiation or calcination of quartz or amethysts of other colors. Stones from the Brazilian Montezuma deposit or Arizona (USA) are used.

At temperatures up to +500 °C, the final color of amethyst turns out to be onion or light green, lemon yellow, or emerald.

This depends on the chemical composition of the raw materials and the characteristics of the procedure. The resulting material is also called prasiolite or green amethyst.

History of the name

The term " prasiolite " comes from the ancient Greek words: πράσιος - "leek color" and λίθος - "stone". Estheticians prefer to compare it with a mint leaf.

Initially, only stones that turned green after heat treatment or irradiation were called prasiolites. Today the term also applies to natural green amethysts.

Other names of the stone:

• emerald or green quartz;
• Indian emerald;
• peridine;
• chrysoquartz;
• vermarine.

There are few green amethyst specimens found in nature; they are expensive.

They rarely come to jewelers, more often they are “registered” in gemological collections. Unscrupulous businessmen take advantage of this, trying to sell processed minerals at a higher price.

Green "relatives"

True green prasiolite is similar to beryl, peridot, and tourmaline. But they are more saturated and shine more.

According to the characteristics of the stone, aventurine and chrysoprase are considered to be varieties of the amethyst mineral. This is a mistake: although these gems are green, they are independent minerals.

Today the term "prazem" is used. It is considered correct to apply it to any natural quartz of a grassy or onion-green color.

Ring with green amethyst

Meaning and description of the stone

Green amethyst is a stone that is very lucky to find in nature. It has a golden-green (onion) color. This color is obtained due to the organic elements contained in the mineral.

Green amethyst is a semi-precious stone. It is classified as a variety of quartz. It is sometimes called prasiolite. But in fact, prasiolite is a very rare variety of quartz, and heated and irradiated amethyst is only an imitation.

More than a century ago, people learned to make green amethysts from other minerals. Such crystals are not considered fake, since they are obtained from natural stones.

Quite large crystals are found in nature. This allows you to make jewelry in large sizes.

Natural green amethyst resembles other minerals:

• green tourmaline;
• beryl;
• peridot;
• chrysoprase;
• aventurine.

The gems presented in the list have a more saturated color and shimmer more strongly. They have different chemical formulas.

Needle-like formations are sometimes found in the structure of the stone. Some gem connoisseurs consider this feature a defect, while others consider it a sign of exclusivity.

Varieties

There is a natural mineral and its natural analogue. Both options refer to semi-precious stones:

1. Natural green amethyst is found in the form of crystals in the depths of the earth. The stones have an onion-like hue. Due to their rarity they have a very high price.
2. Natural analogue. Green-hued stones are obtained by calcination or ionized irradiation of ordinary purple amethysts and other varieties of quartz.

Natural green amethyst is extremely rare. Such stones tend to gradually lose their color and become transparent when in contact with sunlight.

Stone obtained by heating other quartz has a more stable color that does not fade as much in the sun. Shades of gems can be onion green, golden onion, olive and even lime. It depends on the degree of heating and the color of the base stone.

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Physicochemical characteristics

Prasiolite is a rare variety of amethyst in which the color turns light green to gold.

Classified as a semi-precious stone. Inclusions-needles cause controversy among connoisseurs: some consider them a flaw that devalues ​​the crystal, while others consider them to be exclusive.

Price

The cost of a product with prasiolite depends on:

• stone size;
• quality;
• cleanliness;
• frame material.

The price of a transparent natural stone with a cut is $30–115 per carat .

An artificial specimen costs $8–17 per carat .

Examples of prices in Russian online stores:

• tumbling (ennobled amethyst) 2–2.5 cm - 150 rub. for 1 piece ;
• earrings with ennobled amethyst— RUB 10,400. ;
• ring (red gold 585) — 17,950–35,950 rub.

Place of extraction

Once upon a time, green stones were mined in Australia, Brazil, Uruguay, South Africa, the Swiss Alps, and Madagascar. There were small deposits in Germany and Poland.

Today the reserves are depleted, but pebbles can be found. Each region has its own shades of green: Russia (Primorye) - light, the USA - rich, India - olive.

A new deposit was discovered in Brazil. The stones here are yellowish-green, with a structure somewhat different from amethyst. But their rarity made them valuable.

Pendant with green amethyst

Man-made prazem

The rarity and low jewelry suitability of natural green stone forced scientists to create a man-made analogue. It has been produced since 1950 by calcining amethyst, quartz or citrine to 500°C and irradiating it with ultraviolet light.

The new mineral is not synthetic, since it has a similar chemical formula, natural base and properties. Heat treatment makes the stone stronger, fixes the color for a long time, protecting it from fading.

The gem has all shades of green - mint, lemon, light green, emerald. The final result depends on the hardening method and the color of the raw material. Today, prasiolite is called natural and artificial stone.

Medicinal properties

The healing properties of green amethyst have been studied and used by lithotherapists and healers.

Overall Impact

We found out that the healing value of the mineral for humans is multifaceted:

• strengthening the immune system;
• decrease in body temperature;
• neutralization of infections;
• improvement of the heart and blood vessels;
• normalization of the psyche, calm;
• memory improvement;
• renewal of vitality;
• removal of toxins;
• inhibition of tumor development.

Contemplation of a green amethyst crystal calms the nerves and improves vision.

The stone does not heal on its own, but helps recovery in combination with traditional medical procedures. For maximum impact, the gem must be in contact with the skin (beads, a ring or a bracelet are suitable).

Impact of decorations

Ring with amethyst
The magical properties of amethyst are enhanced by choosing the right products:

• To relieve headaches, earrings or a ring are suitable (its insert is lightly pressed to the temples);
• if hearing or vision is impaired, it is good to wear jewelry closer to the head: earrings or a hairpin for women, pendants for men;
• Amethyst is used to massage the face to smooth out fine wrinkles.

Experts recommend amethyst water: the pebble should lie in the container overnight. Water will improve the functioning of the body as a whole, washing will rejuvenate the skin.

Restrictions

The healing effects of the mineral are not universal.

Wearing a green stone is prohibited:

• mentally unstable;
• mentally ill;
• victims of tick-borne encephalitis;
• those who have meningitis

Such amethyst jewelry can negatively affect the vulnerable brain.

Therapeutic effect

Prasiolite, just because of its color, is perceived as the embodiment of natural strength and energy. People appreciated its importance as an assistant in promoting health.

1. Used for fever or infectious disease.
2. Silver earrings or a ring with a stone will reduce a severe headache. You can apply the mineral to your temples.
3. People with poor vision or hearing will benefit from jewelry worn near the head - earrings, hairpins or pendants.
4. To ensure a restful sleep, amethyst is placed under the pillow.
5. The stone has a good effect on the respiratory organs, heart, intestinal function, and stomach.
6. Prasiolite removes toxins, strengthens the immune system, and restores vitality.
7. The properties of the mineral are beneficial for the heart and blood vessels; they can be used to massage the face, eliminating wrinkles.
8. Wash your face with water infused with stone to keep your skin young – smooth, elastic, clean.

Prazem also energizes medications and foods. For maximum effect, the stone must be in contact with the skin. The most powerful healing power comes through the hands. However, for mentally ill people, victims of tick-borne encephalitis and meningitis, interaction with the stone is contraindicated.

Magic properties

Prasiolite is considered the embodiment of purity and devotion. The optimistic color of the mineral will drive away despondency, attract luck, prosperity, and impart bright energy.

To make the magical properties of the green stone stronger, Christians insert it into body crosses made of white gold, silver or platinum or a light jewelry alloy. It is believed that in this way you can communicate with your personal guardian angel. The mineral is used to decorate other magical artifacts and amulets.

The magic of jewelry

The impact of green gems depends on the type of product:

• earrings - reset depression;
• ring - attracts money and business success; clears the mind of junk, inspires the need for change; in a gold frame, suitable for those thirsting for wealth or honor;
• beads - increase self-esteem, make you more confident, put a barrier to envy;
• bracelet is a keeper of love, a guide to getting out of difficult life situations;
• pendant or pendant - makes love mutual.

Jewelry in silver will establish communication on an official or friendly level. In gold - balances the spiritual and physical principles in a person.

Bracelet with green amethyst

Prasiolite is not suitable for hypocrites, pathological liars or other dishonest people. The natural mineral will not help them; it will fade.

Talismans and amulets

Green amethyst is suitable for creative people, public figures or scientists: it develops imagination, helps formulate thoughts, and activates the intellect.

• Green crystals in a child's bedroom will protect sleep and please the eye.
• A piece of jewelry with a greenish amethyst in gold from a loved one is considered a symbol of fidelity.
• The stone helps workaholics: they will become more resilient, calmer, and more convincing when communicating with business partners.
• If you have a conversation with management, it wouldn’t hurt to have a pebble in your pocket or under your clothes.

Esotericists warn that products with a gem, received by inheritance or as a gift, cannot be re-gifted

Only a new, purchased stone is intended for this. Grass-colored amethyst, given from the heart with best wishes, can become a powerful talisman for getting rid of bad habits.

Prasiolite - a stone of illusions?

Pendant with green amethyst
This reputation for the mineral was created by half-educated magicians.
Like any quartz, prasiolite accumulates information from the astral plane. Only an experienced sorcerer or psychic can count it correctly. Novice sorcerers, trying to see the future in stone, often receive false information or interpret what they see arbitrarily.

Green amethyst in jewelry

Jewelry chains usually sell jewelry with synthetic green amethyst. Natural stone costs twice as much. Craftsmen use it to make exclusive products in a single copy.

The stones are combined with aquamarine, zircon, aventurine, and diamond. Light green amethysts look beautiful in silver. Olive samples are in a gold frame.

The gem is used in the manufacture of women's jewelry - bracelets, earrings, rings, pendants. Men's signets and cufflinks are inlaid with amethyst only upon individual order.

The cost of jewelry depends on the frame and stones. A silver ring costs 1.2 thousand rubles. A sample in a gold frame with diamonds – 25 thousand rubles.

The price of the bracelet is from 4 thousand rubles. Earrings with a green mineral in a rose gold frame cost 5.5 thousand rubles.

The processed mineral in the form of a drop measuring 12 mm is sold for 100 rubles.

Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?

Astrologers say that prasiolite suits everyone's zodiac sign. He has no "stepdaughters". However, Aries, Sagittarius, Pisces, and Aquarius will feel the beneficial effects more than others.

Only Aquarius and Pisces are able to resist the charms of prasiolite. Spouses or lovers born under these signs can give it to each other.

(“+++” – fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – is strictly contraindicated)

Compatibility with Zodiac signs

The stone is suitable for absolutely everyone. Each zodiac sign receives a certain positive effect of the gem:

• Aries – restraint of emotions, strengthening the family;
• Taurus – managing emotions, getting rid of stress, nervousness;
• Gemini - liberation from hysteria, insomnia;
• Cancer – establishing personal life, implementing plans;
• Leo – sincerity, honesty;
• Virgo – calmness, self-love;
• Libra – prudence, balance;
• Scorpio – getting rid of mood swings;
• Sagittarius – positive emotions, harmony in the family;
• Capricorn – control over any situation;
• Aquarius – peace, development of intuition;
• Pisces – peace of mind, control of emotions, self-confidence.

It is believed that gems are especially suitable for Pisces, Aquarius, and Cancer. Representatives of these signs should acquire an amulet or talisman with an amethyst of light green or mint color. A bright shade is more suitable for Capricorns and Virgos.

Green amethyst, or prasiolite, is not only a beautiful decoration, but also an excellent amulet. The properties of the stone have a positive effect on its owner, so prasiolite is an excellent option for purchase or gift.

Where is it used?

The only area of ​​application of prasiolite is jewelry.

Gold earrings with green amethyst

The amethyst range looks equally advantageous with silver (greenish specimens) and gold (olive-colored stones).

In jewelry, natural stones are combined with diamonds, artificial stones are combined with cubic zirconia or other stones. Good as an independent gem in bracelets or necklaces. It is used to make accessories for men and women.

Transparent processed natural stone costs $30–115, the price of artificial stone is $8–17 per carat.

Talismans and amulets

Every jeweler knows that this stone looks perfect in a silver frame. Nobody forbids framing it in gold. But silver is the best option, most suitable for a talisman. Amethyst in jewelry is a wonderful decoration and at the same time a talisman. Typically this stone is found in the following works of jewelry:

• pendants;
• necklaces;
• earrings;
• bracelets;
• pendants;
• rings.

As a reliable amulet, a silver cross is decorated with green stones. It is believed that in this case a person is protected by his guardian angel. A wonderful gift with meaning is jewelry with prasiolite for a loved one. He is the guarantee of fidelity of feelings and reciprocity in love.

This could be an “onion” stone in a ring or bracelet. The octagon with a stepped cut of the stone is especially good. This octagonal green amethyst concentrates sunlight, conveys the purity of a transparent mineral. This type of cut protects the stone from chipping and damage.

Prasiolite is considered a powerful amulet. It attracts good luck and wealth. The stone promotes the development of talent in a person and helps to acquire new useful qualities. It is especially important to wear such an amulet in combination with silver; this metal only enhances the protective properties of the green mineral.

Important! Only a very experienced specialist can distinguish a natural stone in a piece of jewelry from its artificial counterpart. When purchasing a product with green amethyst, you need to be very careful not to pay the cost of a genuine mineral for an artificial stone.

How to spot a fake

Only premium-segment jewelry is equipped with green amethyst inserts of natural origin. This is not a mass product and is not sold everywhere.

Jewelry stores often offer products with artificial gems.

This is heated or x-rayed amethyst, quartz or citrine. It is not considered synthetic because it has a natural base. The stone has colors for every taste: mint, lemon green, emerald.

Artificial material is resistant to fading and is more durable. It can only be distinguished from a natural mineral using special equipment.

Visually, both gems are equally beautiful. The main difference is the price (if the seller is honest) and the color saturation of the artificial specimen.

Silver ring with green amethyst

It’s worse when glass is offered instead of stone. You can tell the difference by holding the sample in your hand: the fake will heat up faster than the stone.

The external attractiveness and quality allow prasiolite to be passed off as tourmaline or emerald.

Proper care of green amethyst

Prasiolite can quickly lose color in direct sunlight, turning it into rock crystal.

There is a way to return the product to its original color using x-rays, but it would be better to just take good care of it.

From time to time, the stone is cleaned in soft, warm water and a mild soap solution. Use a non-hard toothbrush, flannel and other materials.

Despite the strength of amethyst, it should be protected from scratches, so it is stored either separately from other jewelry or placed in a bag.

How to wear and care

Onion-hued amethyst is not very energetically powerful. While helping the owner, he quickly becomes exhausted. It requires special care and proper use.

Rules of care

The care procedure depends on the origin of the stone. It’s easier with artificial ones, but it’s advisable to follow the rules.

The gem is cleaned from contamination with warm soapy water and a soft brush or flannel. Household chemicals are prohibited.

The mineral is strong, but in a box it is better to store products with prasiolite separately from others or place them in a bag.

A natural mineral discolored by the sun can be reanimated with x-rays, but the procedure is troublesome. It is easier to care for it correctly without bringing it to this state.

Pendant with green amethyst

Wearing rules

The stone is afraid of the sun; jewelry with it must be used wisely:

• cannot be worn constantly: jewelry is temporarily removed, washed with running water and sent to rest in a tightly closed box;
• in direct sun the stone fades to complete discoloration, so it is not worn on the beach or for a walk;
• does not like water and household chemicals: when going to the shower or swimming pool, they remove decorations before doing housework.

A gem received by inheritance cannot be re-gifted: its magical power will be lost.

The jewelry stone is universal: jewelry with amethyst goes equally well with a formal wardrobe and everyday wear.

Who is the talisman suitable for?

Astrologers have established the ideal compatibility of the stone with Aquarius, Sagittarius, Aries and Pisces. It increases the positive character traits of these zodiac signs, brings peace and helps to find harmony with oneself. The pebble eliminates disturbing thoughts, protects from envy and troubles.

The stone will help Cancers get rid of worries about their personal life, and will give Virgos a sense of calm. Taurus will become emotionally stable, and Leo will become more sincere.

The green mineral will bring prudence to Libra, and composure to Aries.

Astrologers do not recommend passing on the stone by inheritance. It accumulates negative energy and transfers it to the new owner.

Favorable time to buy

If prasiolite or jewelry containing it are purchased not only as a beautiful stone or decoration, it is advisable to follow the rule of attaching the crystal to a new place and owner.

Ring with green amethyst

The gem is bought and brought home on the 12th lunar day.

Start using or wearing jewelry in the 26th. Time is necessary to establish magical contact between a mineral and a person.

Applications and stone products

Green amethyst is not an energetic crystal and can be depleted quickly, so it should not be worn constantly. Deceitful, insincere people do not need to purchase this rare and expensive stone, it will not bring them good luck.

The type of decoration into which the mineral is inserted is of considerable importance. To get rid of bad thoughts and premonitions, it is better to wear rings with amethyst. A pendant or necklace will protect you from an unkind look and envy. To attract love into your life, you should wear a bracelet. Earrings with a stone will give you a good mood and help you achieve material prosperity.

The best setting for a gem is silver and gold. The first metal will perfectly highlight the beauty of the crystal and help the owner to establish communication at all levels. Minerals of olive shades look advantageous with gold. Green minerals, including amethysts, go well with diamond, cubic zirconia, aventurine, zircon, and aquamarine. The gem does not harmonize with emerald, since their energy is contradictory.

Prasiolite goes well with both festive outfits and everyday wear. Cool tones of clothing harmonize more successfully with jewelry with green amethyst than warm tones.

There is no need to wear the mineral constantly, as it tends to accumulate negative energy and then return it to the owner. It is necessary to give the amethyst time to rest and cleanse, then it will show its calming and restorative properties in full force.

Healing abilities

In ancient times, people used stone to fight diseases. Amulets and amulets were made from it. Esotericists believe that the stone perfectly relieves the symptoms of infectious diseases and lowers high temperatures. To do this you need to pick up a stone. The mineral must come into direct contact with human skin. Then the desired result will be achieved. Silver earrings with vermarine will help relieve headaches. To improve hearing and visual acuity, it is recommended to wear earrings with amethyst. To improve sleep and combat insomnia, the mineral should be placed under the pillow.

Lithotherapists advise wearing the stone as a pendant on your chest. This will help cope with problems of the cardiovascular system. Representatives of alternative medicine are convinced that facial massage using stone will help eliminate fine wrinkles.

Wearing green amethyst is not recommended for people who have suffered encephalitis or meningitis. Otherwise, the mineral will affect brain health. In the absence of mental illness, jewelry with vermarine can be worn by anyone. It suits almost all zodiac signs. Astrologers believe that Indian emerald has a beneficial effect on imagination and creativity.

Appearance of the mineral

According to the geological group, the gem belongs to quartz, like its fellow rock crystal and citrine. The stone is classified as semi-precious and is widely used in jewelry making.

Color and structure

Natural gems can be of very different colors - from soft green, almost transparent, to rich emerald. The most common color among natural and artificial minerals is onion green.

The gems have a soft green color.

When exposed to light, the crystals are transparent or translucent. The refractive index varies between 1.54 and 1.55. On the Moss scale, which determines density, “onion amethyst” scores 7 points out of 10. The stone has a moderate glassy luster; it is brittle and conchoidal when fractured.

How to distinguish from prasiolite

Gemologists still cannot come to a consensus on what prasiolite is. Some identify it with natural onion-colored amethyst, while others call it a greenish variety of quartz. Still others call gems that have undergone heat and ultraviolet treatment prasiolite. Because of this confusion, it can be difficult to decide which mineral is inserted into the jewelry, green amethyst or prasiolite, and how to distinguish one from the other.

Natural green amethysts are extremely rare, are counted in pieces, and their price is unusually high. Only mineralogy experts can distinguish a gem with a natural color from a processed one in laboratory conditions. But most often in jewelry they use stones whose green color is due to the use of high temperature and ultraviolet radiation.

They also cannot be called artificial, because a natural mineral is taken as the basis for obtaining such prasiolite.

Green amethyst or prasiolite

So, what is prasiolite and why is it called green amethyst? According to the geological classification, this stone belongs to the quartz group.

In addition to him, this group includes:

• colorless rock crystal;
• golden citrine;
• smoky quartz, also known as rauchtopaz;
• as well as amethyst crystals, famous for their deep purple color.

Prasiolite itself has a pleasant light green (onion) tint, which is why it received its second name - “onion stone”. On the Mohs hardness scale, it confidently took the seventh position out of ten possible. It has a glassy luster and a conchoidal fracture.

As for its name “green amethyst”, it originated in 1950 in Brazil, at the Montezuma mine, in the state of Minas Gerais. It was there that an artificial analogue of natural prasiolite was obtained by calcining natural amethyst at a temperature of 500°C.

The color of natural amethyst is determined by the presence of iron and manganese ions in it. They are what give it its deep purple color. However, their presence in amethyst is often heterogeneous. Most often they are concentrated at the top of the crystal.

At the same time, it should be mentioned that the color of the mineral gradually decreases under the influence of light. More precisely, every thirty years it decreases by 1020 percent. This is due to the fact that coloring ions are transformed under the influence of sunlight, acquiring a new degree of valence.

Exactly the same problem occurs with natural prasiolite, whose color is formed due to the oxide form of the MnO42− ion.

However, let's get back to studying the natural "onion" mineral and find out where it can be found.

Natural deposits of this stone are found in Switzerland, Poland, Brazil, Australia, India, Mexico, Uruguay, the USA and Germany. In Russia, it is mined in Primorye.

Unfortunately, all natural samples of this mineral have poor resistance to sunlight. In simple terms, when removed from the depths of the stone cradle, they become discolored, turning into ordinary (colorless) quartz. At the same time, it is more fragile than its artificial counterpart.

In addition, reserves of natural prasiolite today are very limited.

• It was this fact that prompted jewelers to create an analogue of prasiolite by high-temperature processing of Brazilian amethyst. In this case, the stones are not only transparent, but also colored in all colors of green, up to the color of an unripe olive.
• In addition to the temperature method, there is also the ionized irradiation method. This technology is used mainly on the African continent.
• Also, painting a stone can be done by heating it and then lowering the mineral into a cold dye solution. As a result of thermal shock, microcracks form on the stone, into which the pigment contained in the solution penetrates.

The reason for this technological “perversion” was the demand for green stones, the relative cheapness of the material, as well as the ability to pass off jewelry made from it as stones of noble origin, which include:

• emerald,
• tourmaline,
• beryl,
• peridot, etc.

As they say - “If there is demand, there will be supply”!

The reason for the attempts to color a seemingly already colored amethyst was also the difference in the cost of these two beauties of the quartz family.

That is why, in order to avoid becoming a victim of careless fraudulent jewelers, you need to know...