Eudialyte stone: properties and who is suitable according to zodiac sign

Deposits and historical facts about the mineral

Eudialyte is not very common in nature. The main deposits of igneous origin are located in northern latitudes:

• Lovozero and Khibiny massifs on the Kola Peninsula;
• Northern Europe;
• northern USA;
• Canada;
• Greenland.

It was possible to obtain an analogue of a natural mineral artificially under the influence of certain conditions. It is synthesized at a temperature of 450–550 degrees, water vapor pressure of 85–700 kgf/cm2.

The history of the stone is accompanied by interesting facts and legends. The mineral has long been known and valued by the indigenous inhabitants of Lapland, the Sami, or Lapps. According to their legend, many brave Sami warriors died defending their native land from the treacherous Swedes under the leadership of the giant Kuiva.

The attack was repelled, and the blood of the dead heroes turned into bright eudialyte, reminding descendants of the struggle of the courageous Lapps for independence.

The mineral was first described in 1819 by F. Strohmeyer. A German pharmacist-chemist named the stone based on its chemical properties. True, at the beginning of his work he called eudialyte red leafy garnet.

In 1890, Wilhelm Ramsay, a professor at the Imperial Alexander University, published descriptions of nine minerals that were discovered as a result of research into the Lovozero massif in the journal Fennia. Among the new stones was eudialyte. For his research on the Kola Peninsula, the geologist was awarded the Alexander II Prize.

Mineral deposits

Eudialyte is found in quantities significant to humans in several places on the planet.

Russia boasts the largest reserves, namely the Kola Peninsula, where eudialyte is a rock-forming mineral. The most valuable samples are found there, which become the decoration of the best collections.

There are also deposits in:

1. Canada.
2. Greenland (Ilimaussak massif).
3. America (Arkansas).
4. Norway.

Description of the mineral

Eudialyte is a mineral with a glassy luster, transparent in thin sheets. Red shades - from pink to crimson - are considered classics. There are yellow, brownish, purple specimens.

Crystals are rare, most often they are coarse-grained agglomerates interspersed with eudialytes (the so-called “chintz”) among nephelines and apatites.

The unique feature of eudialyte is its crystalline structure. It is a combination of three rings (calcium and zirconium octahedrons plus silicon tetrahedrons).

Depending on the deposit and color, several subspecies of eudialyte are distinguished.

1. Barsanovit - Khibiny massif, tones from red-brown to rare yellow-green.
2. Eucolite - Norwegian deposits, dark colors predominate due to iron oxide.
3. Ikranite - dumps of the Lovozero massif, the mineral is found in the form of yellow grains.
4. Rastsvetaevit - Khibiny massif, reddish-pink shades.

Chemical, physical properties of eudialyte

The main characteristics of eudialyte can be described as follows:

• The stone is a ring silicate of calcium, sodium and strontium.
• It is practically never found in its pure form. Titanium or potassium may act as impurities.
• Eudialyte is recognized as semi-precious.
• The nugget has a glassy luster and a transparent granular structure (partially or completely).
• The mineral is soft.
• Representative of the alkaline group of rocks.
• The vast voids of the stone are occupied by water particles and anions.

Jewelers are often attracted by its glow inside, but processing eudialyte can be very dangerous due to the inclusion of radioactive elements in its composition. The highest radiation activity was observed in bright red stones.

Healing properties of eudialyte

The chemical formula of eudialyte consists of zirconium silicate, sodium and calcium. These elements of the periodic table are endowed with certain properties that are transferred to the stone.

In folk medicine, the mineral is used as a remedy for despondency and melancholy. If a person begins to hallucinate for unknown reasons, he should wear a necklace or ring with eudialyte.

Some healers claim the following capabilities of the crystal:

• cleanses the blood, saturating it with oxygen;
• promotes rapid recovery from colds;
• destroys bacteria and infection provocateurs in the body;
• influences the alpha rhythms of the main brain;
• reduces pain from frequent migraines.

While wearing the stone, even a pronounced pessimist changes his worldview in a positive direction.

Those suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract definitely need to acquire eudialytes. They will help remove stagnant toxins and harmful parasites from the body. The stone will relieve feelings of nausea or overeating.

The structure of the mineral, which includes rare earth metals, helps to get rid of problems with the pancreas and normalize thyroid function. The stone is used as a prophylactic against pancreatin, hypothyroidism, and diabetes.

Those who have problems with the organs of vision would also do well to purchase eudialyte. If you start wearing jewelry with the mineral right away, improvements will become noticeable after a week or two. Myopic individuals will be able to see distant objects, while farsighted individuals will begin to see it easily and without auxiliary tools. It is important to gaze at the stone several times a day. During the process, thoughts should be optimistic.

Eudialyte has a positive effect on the organs of the cardiovascular system, activating their activity to normal.

Eudialyte – “Sami blood”

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A long time ago, in distant Lapland, the Sami revered their idol gods - seids. Between the gloomy steep cliffs of Luyavr-Urta, above the sacred transparent Seydyavr Lake, the terrible old man Kuyva found his eternal shelter. Turned into a shadow on a rock by the gods for attacking the Sami, it is still there, huge and black, and still inspires the same fear in people as it did hundreds of years ago. Since then, red stones have been found in these places. Ancient legends say that it was his, Kuyva’s, drops of blood that turned into these very stones. From the dossier:
Eudialyte
is a complex sodium, calcium, zirconium silicate with variable composition, with inclusions of rare earth elements.
Hardness 5.0-5.5 on the Mohs scale, density 2.6-3.1 g/cm3, glass luster. Other names: Sami blood, Lapp blood, almandine spar (obsolete) Eudialyte is a rare mineral of a very beautiful deep burgundy-red tone.
The specimens from Greenland were named in 1819 by the German chemist Friedrich Strohmeyer, the discoverer of the metal cadmium. Translated from Greek, this name means “easily soluble stone” (eudi?litos). Eudialyte received this name due to its chemical properties: it easily melts in acids. This mineral was discovered and first described in Russia by Wilhelm Ramsay, a Finnish geologist (this honor is often mistakenly attributed to its namesake William Ramsay, a Scottish chemist and Nobel laureate). The results of research with descriptions of nine new minerals of the Lovozero massif of the Kola Peninsula were published by V. Ramsay in the journal “Fennia” for 1890. Among them was eudialyte. It is surprising in that its composition is not constant: it may contain noticeable quantities of rare cerium, lanthanum, yttrium, etc., and if eudialyte forms large accumulations, then it is an industrial source of zirconium - a rather rare metal, alloys based on which are used in nuclear energy. Without exaggeration, we can say that this amazing mineral contains a third of the periodic table. Millions of years ago, at a depth of several kilometers, this fiery red stone was born in volcanic molten magma. In nature, eudialyte forms irregular grains and dense granular masses, surrounded by other minerals and occasionally transparent crystals. Eudialyte is mainly used as an ornamental stone: it is quite hard and polishes well, but its color is especially attractive - a range from dark red, burgundy to raspberry and purple-cherry interspersed with black and milky gray. Other colors, such as carmine red, orange, yellow, tan, brown-red, violet, pink, are associated with the processes of change in the mineral and its decomposition. Eudialyte is mined in Russia on the Kola Peninsula, Norway, Tuva, Greenland (Ilimausak), Canada (Quebec, Mount St. Hilary), USA (Arkansas), Madagascar. The most extensive reserves of eudialyte are located in Greenland and the Kola Peninsula, with Russia in first place in terms of quantity and quality. From here, eudialyte is mainly distributed throughout the world. The pegmatites of the Khibiny massif are a well-known source of rare minerals, such as tinguaite, amazonite or kyanite (in general, there are more than 600 minerals in the Khibiny!), eudialyte was among them. The Kola Peninsula is even called the “treasure peninsula” for the huge amount of rare and beautiful minerals lying in its depths. Local residents - the Sami - call eudialytes "Lapp" or "Sami blood". The origin of this folk name is connected with the legend about the struggle of the Sami with the Swedes, which was outlined by academician A.E. Fersman in the famous book “Memories of the Stone” and which is somewhat different from the folklore version: “And they went to a real war - some with a shotgun, some just with a knife, they all went at the Swedes, and the Swede was strong and was not afraid of the lopi. First, he cunningly lured our lop to Seydyavr (Seydozero) and began to crumble it. If it hits to the right, ten of ours were missing, and drops of blood splashed all over the mountains, the tundra and the Khibiny Mountains, and it hit to the left, so again ten of ours were missing, and again drops of Lop’s blood were splashed across the tundra.” The Sami defeated Kuyva, the Swedish leader-hero, of whom only a shadow remained on the rock above Seydyavr, and the red drops of Sami blood, scattered across the tundra, turned into beautiful stones, which to this day, with their color, remind of the struggle of the Sami for their land. Eudialyte can be found both in jewelry and in stone-cutting art: boxes, balls, pyramids, eggs, panels, various dagger plates, etc. Its attractive appearance and variety of shades make it a welcome guest in the collections of gem lovers, and the wonderful range of shades, glass luster and richness of the pattern do not require any special processing from stone cutters other than polishing. Ruby-red intergrown crystals of "Sami blood" are sometimes embedded in a mass of black fibrous aegirine, golden astrophyllite or green nepheline, creating a stunning color palette. Black aegirine often forms thick needles that pierce eudialyte crystals, like Cupid's arrows piercing the hearts of lovers. This rock is called khibinite and consists of eudialyte, astrophyllite, nepheline, microcline and aegirine. Writing instruments, vases, and boxes are made from khibinite, in which it looks most impressive. Moreover, there are varieties of eudialyte that are often confused with it, for example, barsanovite - a stone of a reddish-brown color, less often yellowish-green. There is also ikranite (yellow grains) and tsvestaevite (bright pink crystals). All of these minerals are sometimes called eudialytes, especially the crystals. Red stone crystals have attracted the attention of jewelers, since the Kola Peninsula has rich deposits of eudialyte ore, and they can be easily cut. Oddly enough, eudialyte was previously used for finishing buildings. For example, the pedestal of the monument to V.I. Lenin in Murmansk is made from it. Now, interest in it has grown, and not only as a semi-precious stone, an object of jewelry and stone cutting, but also as a source of zirconium, and not only in Russia. In particular, one of the large mining companies in Australia has already equipped its representatives, who visited Apatity and met with geologists from the Kola Science Center. Undoubtedly, eudialyte is one of the most remarkable gems of modern times in every sense. This blood-colored stone has already earned several nicknames related to its healing and magical properties. One of them - the “stone of the heartland” - is associated with the positive effect of eudialyte on the heart and circulatory system, according to lithotherapists. In addition to the fact that eudialyte is able to cleanse the circulatory system, it also serves to prevent pancreatitis and improve the functioning of the pancreas. In this case, it is recommended to wear eudialyte products or even a raw stone on the stomach. “Lopar blood” is considered a good helper in replenishing energy after severe overexertion of the body, as well as in increasing vitality. Some lithotherapists suggest that eudialyte even affects the brain, and more precisely, the alpha rhythms of the brain; in addition, it can be used as a means to reduce eye pressure and, as a result, improve vision. This effect is possible when contemplating the smooth surface of a gem. As a stone of the heart, eudialyte brings harmony to emotional life, inspires confidence, opens inspiration, and most importantly, dispels jealousy. He is also nicknamed the "adjuster" for bringing the main and heart chakras into harmony, but his main influence is on the fourth, heart chakra, which he is considered to be able to open and activate. Thanks to these properties, “Lapp blood” accelerates recovery from depressive states, and is also a remedy for melancholy and melancholy, it is believed that with its help it is possible to learn to trust oneself and one’s judgments, i.e. become confident in your abilities and overcome your own weaknesses, even if you have to go through fear, pain or sadness. The next level of influence of eudialyte is getting rid of biased judgments and behavior caused by them. Under the influence of the energy of the stone, a person can feel a sense of awakening new levels of consciousness, which will help him better convey his emotions, teach him self-expression and understanding of his path. In particular, eudialyte is considered an aid to clairaudience, a supernatural ability similar to clairvoyance, a stone that facilitates extrasensory perception. This is not accidental, because the homeland of Russian red stones - the Kola Peninsula - is, according to some researchers, a biogenic zone, a place with positive energy, where a person’s well-being improves, his performance increases, creative and spiritual possibilities are revealed, and in general, vital forces are activated. This mysterious place is one of those where Bigfoot has been seen. Eudialyte amulets have the ability to enhance any energy, bring the owner a sense of self-confidence, give courage and invulnerability. Therefore, it can be considered the stone of warriors, pioneers, and in general people whose professional activities involve risk to life. Women are recommended to wear a bracelet made of eudialyte as a talisman; men can buy a talisman keychain. The effect of this mineral is similar to that of ruby, only stronger, especially in relation to sexuality. You should not wear items made from “Sami blood” constantly or with other stones, although, for example, balls made from this gem can be used quite often. Eudialyte is the patron saint of people born under the sign of Virgo. It is believed that he can bring much more benefit to them than to other signs. Eudialyte may well become a lucky talisman for Leo and Sagittarius. Like a deity, poems were dedicated to him, books were written about him and legends were made, and yet eudialyte does not yet take its rightful place in popularity among other gems, which is a pity! In its richness of tones and patterns, it can compete with the best and representatives of the mineralogical world. Once you see it, it is impossible to forget it, as if the magic of the mysterious Kola land is taking effect. So academician Alexander Fersman, the “poet of stone,” fell under the influence of eudialyte, having heard the legend of “Sami blood,” and in his “mineralogical novels” he sang about the stone, the color of life itself: “And there is no equal to it in the whole world, just as there is nothing dearer human blood shed for freedom and life.” View all products from Eudialyte>>>

The magical properties of eudialyte

The magical properties of this stone have been fully studied by esotericists.

• Experts have come to a consensus that eudialyte protects against wounds and various injuries (bruises, abrasions, contusions).
• The mineral promotes making the right decision. To understand yourself, you just need to take eudialyte in your hands, turn off your emotions and think about the current situation.
• The stone develops intuition and teaches you to trust your own feelings.
• Eudialyte helps solve career guidance issues and also improves thought processes.
• Such a talisman is responsible for spiritual development and creative self-determination.
• Eudialyte increases the attractiveness of men in the eyes of the fair half of humanity.
• This is a stone of inexhaustible and immense passion. You need it if you want to strengthen your love feelings for your partner.
• “Sami blood” is needed by people who risk their lives every day: police officers, rescuers, firefighters. It’s good to take such a trophy with you on a long journey.
• Magicians believe that this mineral helps develop psychic abilities.

Special Features

Healing abilities

If a person’s blood is contaminated, then the mineral will be able to cleanse it of various accumulations.
Eudialyte is endowed with strong healing power, which, when used correctly, has a complex positive effect on the human body. The mineral has a beneficial effect on the blood, purifying it and enriching it with oxygen. The mineral helps with depression, eliminates headaches and depression. Through treatment with eudialyte, diseases of the digestive tube and pancreas can be quickly cured. Healers claim that the rich stone can improve brain function, increase visual function and lower high intraocular pressure. The gem is especially useful for people who work a lot, as it replenishes energy, strength and improves mental abilities.

Magic properties

For many years, the stone was used by warriors to protect against wounds and injuries. In modern times, the gem may be especially suitable for people whose professional activities involve risk to their lives. This amazing natural mineral is endowed with extraordinary magical powers, and if you take it in your hands, you will be able to calm down, make the right decision and think through various options for resolving the existing problem. In addition, eudialyte perfectly develops intuitive abilities, helps to find oneself in the world and develops hidden creative abilities. For men, the stone is especially important, because the magical properties of the mineral reveal attractiveness and attract the attention of beautiful ladies. Thanks to this, representatives of the stronger sex get married faster and create strong families.

The main thing is not to overuse eudialyte, so as not to attract the opposite magical effect, and you should not combine it with other minerals because of its ability to enhance magical properties, which are sometimes not always positive.

Talismans and amulets

Eudialyte is very interesting for its protective properties. Knowing about the legend of the origin of the mineral, which was formed from drops of the blood of warriors who stood up to defend their native land and laid down their lives for it, it is not at all surprising that an amulet made of stone is an excellent protector of its owner.

Even in ancient times, such an amulet was worn by warriors when going to battle - it was believed that it would protect them from injury, help them win and return unharmed.

Today, a talisman with a crystal is recommended to be worn by those people who, due to the nature of their work activity or due to current life circumstances, have to risk their lives. This is an excellent amulet for firefighters, travelers, warriors, because the stone gives confidence in one’s abilities, makes its owner courageous and invulnerable. He is able to relieve melancholy and get him out of a depressive state.

Carefully!

The mineral should not be worn simultaneously with other gems, because its properties can significantly increase the existing positive and negative features of neighboring crystals.

Professor Barsanov's Stone

In the middle of the last century, Russian geologists brought a new mineral to Moscow from an expedition to the Arctic, on the Kola Peninsula. It was found in the tundra foothills of the Khibiny, near the Petrelius River.

These places, by the way, gave humanity more than a hundred new minerals in the 20th century alone!

The green-yellow stone with reddish spots was studied and identified as a previously unknown variety of eudialyte. It was named barsanovite in honor of the famous Soviet mineralogist, director of the Mineralogical Museum and professor at Moscow State University Georgy Barsanov.

But soon (1969) the International Mineralogical Association (Internetional Mineralogical Association, abbreviated as IMA) located in the USA discredited the name barsanovite (i.e., did not recognize it and did not include it in the international catalog of minerals), considering the sample sent for examination to be an already known type of eudialyte.

More than thirty years have passed. Mineral scientists now have more accurate equipment at their disposal, and Russian geologists insisted on a new examination.

This time, the subtle differences between barsanovite and eudialyte were established by IMA experts (2003). They are so insignificant and difficult to distinguish that the stone received the status not of a mineral, but of a lower rank - the mineral type of eudialyte. But this status also allowed him to return his good name.

Since the rules of the Association prohibit renewing discredited names, the stone was named georgbarsanovite. In the international classification of minerals, ornamental stones and gems, this name is written as follows; Georgbarsanovite .

It’s just a pity that the old professor did not live to see his triumph. Georgy Pavlovich Barsanov died in 1991.

Eudialyte in jewelry

Eudialyte earrings
In addition to industry, eudialyte is used to a limited extent in jewelry. The reason is that the mineral is found quite rarely in the form of crystals, and even more rarely their size is sufficient to create jewelry. On the other hand, very large crystals are not used to create jewelry due to the fact that their radiation background is too high and they are prohibited from being cut or processed.

In stone cutting, the mineral is used to make:

• souvenirs;
• figurines;
• balls;
• candlesticks;
• writing instruments;
• ashtrays

The most common form of processed stones is a polished cabochon, since only this method makes it possible to maximize the play of colored impurities contained in the mineral. A very popular type of jewelry made from this mineral are “double stones”, which contain, for example, apatite and eudialyte. The result is a white-red stone, which, when properly processed, looks extremely effective.

A soft stone requires a setting. Usually the jewelry is framed in silver. A good addition to the product would be beads or small beads. For women, a stone bracelet in white metal is recommended; for men, a rosary or keychain is recommended.

This is interesting!

In the second half of the 19th century, with the rise of spiritualism and occult sciences, magic balls were made from large eudialyte crystals. With careful polishing of its surface, inclusions of metals can shimmer, creating the desired effect of magical fullness, and the high radiation background of the mineral led to people feeling uncomfortable around it: dizziness, headache and weakness.

What zodiac signs is it suitable for?

The astrological properties of eudialyte are suitable for absolutely all zodiac signs. The only difference is that one person will feel a strong influence of the mineral, while another will feel weak or not at all.

Eudialyte is ideal for Virgos. Astrologers claim that a talisman with a red mineral will protect Virgos from ill-wishers, evil people, sorcerers and damage. The crystal attracts luck and luck. Many Virgos discover hidden talents in themselves after purchasing a product with eudialyte.

Eudialyte cost

Ring with eudialyte
Prices for a brilliant picturesque stone:

• cabochon - from 270 rubles;
• keychain – from 600 rubles;
• pendant – from 2000 rubles;
• jewelry - from 3000 rubles;
• balls - from 6,000 rubles and above.

Prices greatly depend on the size of the stone, its color, the complexity of manufacturing the product, and accompanying materials (leather, metal, etc.).

Eudialyte and the zodiac: compatibility

From birth, each person has a specific set of stones that helps to skillfully manage internal energy and replenish it at the right time. Possessing rare magical abilities, eudialyte is “friends” with almost all signs of the zodiac.

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

1. The mineral is most recommended for Virgos. Especially if they have experienced a serious shock. The stone will take on a depressed state.
2. As a talisman-amulet, it is ideal for Sagittarius. The main thing is to always carry it with you and not lose it.
3. For Leos , eudialyte will help improve their personal life. However, to maintain the relationship you will have to change a lot in yourself.
4. For Aries, the stone acts as a means of protection. Bad dreams will stop tormenting you, and two-faced people will gossip behind your back less.
5. For Aquarius , the nugget will tell you how to direct the irrepressible flow of energy into a peaceful direction. Perhaps you will finally find the business you have always dreamed of.
6. For Pisces , this mineral will become synonymous with calm. You should not take any trifles to heart and let them pass through you.
7. Geminis with eudialyte will find love. But what it will be like depends only on the representatives of the sign themselves. It could be love for a specific person, life or business.
8. Libra knows harmony; they will fuss less.
9. Scorpios their willpower. Eudialyte also advises you to reconsider your circle of friends. Perhaps some of them are considered to be them only formally.
10. In Capricorn, under the influence of the stone, negative character traits will become softer. Disadvantages can also sometimes be advantages.
11. Cancers, acquiring eudialyte, will reconsider their views on life and realize their mistakes.
12. Taurus will value their loved ones more and will place the main emphasis on family.