Diopside: what happens and how to properly care for him?

Diopside is a natural gem, unique in its properties. This mineral is used in jewelry, for crafts, and it is also a collectible stone. Diopside can be colored in different shades, on the basis of which the stone is divided into groups.

It is widely known that the stone has a huge number of properties, diverse in nature. How do magicians and sorcerers use diopside? What diseases will this unusual mineral save from? What types of stone are there and how to properly care for it? You will find the answers to these questions in this article.

The very name of the mineral "diopside" came into Russian from the Greek language. Literally translated, "diopside" means "double species". The mineral received this name due to the unusual position of its crystalline prism. The gem can be transparent or colored in various shades. The color of diopside is a decisive factor in relation to the assignment of a particular specimen of a stone to a particular subgroup. The mineral forms on its own in the wild. It is an integral part of skarn rocks.

In addition, it is important to note that despite the fact that the most famous and common name for the mineral is precisely "diopside", the stone has other names:

• baikalite;
• dialag;
• diopite-jadeite and others.

Mineral diopside includes a wide variety of subspecies.Each of them differs in its unusual characteristics and properties, which are unlike those of the other species. Let's consider them in more detail.

• Black Star or "Black Star". This mineral is endowed with the effect of asterism. This means that when direct sunlight hits the surface of the stone, we can observe a star effect and see an image of a star with 4 rays. It is thanks to this unusual characteristic that this type of diopside got its name.

• Chromiopside or Siberian emerald. This stone has an original and quite bright natural color. An unusual emerald green color is provided due to the presence of a special component in the mineral - chromium oxide.

• Lavrovit. The composition of this type of diopside differs from all others in the presence of vanadium. Vanadium is a chemical element due to which laurel is endowed with an unusual apple-green color.

• Salit. This diopside has a yellow-green hue.

• Anthochroite. The manganese contained in anthochroite provides the mineral with a pinkish color. Such a delicate shade will appeal to young girls.

• Shefferite. Despite the fact that potassium permanganate acts as a coloring element in the diopside of this type, as in the previous one, it has a completely different color. So, shefferite is diopside in red and brown tones.

• Jeffersonite. This mineral is suitable for adult and status women. The color of the stone ranges from green-brown to almost black.

• Violan. This diopside can be colored in a wide variety of shades of blue and purple. This variation is due to the presence of manganese and ferrum in the composition - their combination in various volumes provides a wide range of original shades.

• "Cat's Eye". The "cat's eye" effect is characteristic of such minerals that contain specific tubular inclusions.

This mineral is quite common, so there are many places in the world where this stone can be found.

So, the south of India is famous for valuable and high-quality diopside - here you can find black stones. If you hunt for blue and purple violans, as well as for emerald chromodiapsids, then you can find such stones in Altai, in the Baikal region, as well as in the Sverdlovsk and Murmansk regions and even in Pakistan.

In the United States, there are deposits that store yellow diopside in their bowels, similar minerals can be found in Australia. Yellow stones with a green tint are the property of Burma.

Diopsides of delicate shades (blue and lilac) are mined in Italy. One of the provinces of the country, Piedmont, is famous for the deposits of such stones. In the province of Ontario, which is located in Canada, you can find red-brown stones, as well as crystals of green hues.

Diopside stone is a rather original natural mineral. It has a number of unique properties that are not inherent in any other crystals. Let's take a closer look at these unusual characteristics.

If we talk about the chemical composition of the mineral, then it should be noted that the main constituents of the stone are calcium and magnesium silicates. In the molecular structure of diopside, ferrous iron completely replaces magnesium.

From the point of view of physics, diopside belongs to silicates. It occurs naturally in the form of fairly small crystals. Due to their physical characteristics, such crystals can have the most varied and bizarre shapes, but what is important is that in practice they are always elongated and have clear edges.

Diopside is of great importance in the wizarding world. It is believed that this stone is a kind of purifier that has a positive effect on the general condition of a person's aura.Therefore, magicians and sorcerers use the mineral in order to rid a person's aura of clots of negative energy, and fill the voids that appear in connection with this with positive clusters.

Also, during magical and magical sessions psychics apply the crystal to the area where the "third eye" is located. It is believed that such manipulation helps to purify thoughts and consciousness, and also helps to establish inner harmony and restore balance.

Among other things, diopside is used to read and decipher magic signs and inscriptions... Experienced magicians and psychics report this. So, many messages that come to people with extraordinary abilities can be deciphered and understood only through this mineral.

Diopside talismans are considered to be quite powerful weapons. In the wrong hands, such amulets can become a means of influencing the consciousness of other people. However, at the same time, it is reported that any negative actions carried out with diopside will be returned to the pest.

In order to thrive in the professional field, magicians recommend wearing a diopside amulet for doctors, teachers and lawyers.

The mineral has not only esoteric properties, but also finds wide application in the medical field, because it has pronounced medicinal properties.

It is believed that diopside is able to activate and stimulate the work of the heart and blood vessels, to prevent the appearance of deadly diseases (heart attack, atherosclerosis, etc.). In addition, diopside is effective in combating viral diseases, disorders of the respiratory system (up to lung cancer).

However, in order for the stone to show its properties to the fullest, some rules must be followed. So, it is believed that a mineral can show its characteristics most vividly only if it is placed in a metal frame. And the diopside bracelets are considered the most optimal form. Moreover, such jewelry should be worn on the left hand.

For other ailments, the rules for wearing may be different. Therefore, before using diopside as a medicine, you must familiarize yourself with them. For example, to get rid of diseases that are associated with the work of the gastrointestinal tract and the digestive system, diopside should be worn on the right hand.

However, not only physical, but also mental ailments can be cured by diopside... So, the stone is widely used to get rid of depression, neurosis, outbursts of anger and aggression.

Thus, diopside is a useful stone for humans. He is able not only to heal the body and soul, but also to positively influence our life in general, attracting all the best to our destiny.

Amulets, talismans or simple diopside jewelry can be used by almost all people, regardless of zodiacal affiliation. Special care and discretion should be exercised only by those born under the signs of Aries and Capricorn.

The thing is that, according to the astrological calendar, the characteristic features of individuals belonging to these signs can be considered a tendency to cunning and petty deceptions. And, as we found out earlier, diopside does not tolerate any form of fraud. That is why Aries and Capricorns wearing this mineral should be quite careful about their thoughts, plans, goals, intentions and actions.

If astrology is not your strong point, then you can wear diopside calmly. This stone is quite beautiful and can emphasize any image.

In order to maintain the integrity, as well as the aesthetically pleasing appearance of the stone, you must follow simple rules for caring for it. Thus, jewelry experts recommend storing the mineral separately from other precious stones. In addition, the stone should be wrapped in a soft cloth.

In the event that diopside gets dirty, it can be cleaned with running water. For intensive dirt, it is recommended to use a soapy solution. After such "water procedures" the stone must be wiped dry without fail.

We got acquainted with the description and characteristic features of such a unique mineral as diopside. This stone has a number of positive properties, therefore it is loved by many people and is used in various spheres of human life.

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