Blue amber: description, properties and care

Many people believe that amber is exclusively yellow or honey-colored, however, this is far from the case, because blue amber is also widespread. Such a stone is also called Dominican, according to the country of its main production. Blue amber is a truly unique stone, the beauty of which cannot be compared with other minerals of a similar color. In this article, we will take a closer look at the description of this mineral and its history, consider its medicinal and magical properties, and also find out who it suits best and how to distinguish a fake from a real stone.

Blue amber is extremely rare, so it is highly prized by collectors, gemologists and jewelers. Blue amber can be recognized by its deep blue glow and vibrant tints. It is almost 90 percent more transparent than the usual yellow or honey.

There is also information that Baltic amber smells like fresh gardens, while blue amber smells like coniferous forests. Gemologists believe that the age of blue amber is relatively "small" and is only about 20-30 million years, according to some versions, a little more. Yellow amber is found more than 200 million years old.

Collections with such stones are presented in many foreign museums. It is difficult to say where the stone got exactly this shade, but many experts agree that this is due to the original origin of the stone, because amber is obtained from hardened resin. Blue amber, on the other hand, originated from the resin of a special type of tree.

According to one of the legends, this stone was first presented to H. Columbus by one of the leaders of Haiti, but the traveler of that time was not interested or surprised by this stone, so at that time no one could have thought that one day it would be so highly valued. It is believed that this unique mineral, which simply has no analogues, became very popular only in the middle of the 20th century. Many jewelers of that time hunted for the rare stone in every possible way, because its deposits were mainly located in North America.

The deposits of such amber are mainly located in the Dominican Republic. In general, the Dominican Republic is very famous for its rare stones, perhaps this is due to its location. In very small quantities, experts find the mineral in Mexico, the Republic of Nicaragua, on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, as well as in some other countries of North America.

The most valuable in the mined amber are inclusions, that is, the remains of the flora that got into the tree resin until it hardened and began to form into a mineral. Dominican amber is considered to be very rich in this kind of inclusions, due to which its price rises.

Blue amber is very hard, so only experienced jewelers work with it. Its main strength is considered to be the power of air, because for a yellow stone it is the power of the sun. An exceptionally genuine stone can have true healing and magical properties.

It is believed that the owner of this valuable mineral with its help can restore his mental balance and clarify the mind. In ancient times, this mineral was applied to wounds or painful areas on the body in order to relieve discomfort or at least muffle them as much as possible. It was believed that blue amber can speed up the healing of even the most difficult wounds. Doctors of the time recommended putting this mineral under a pillow before bed to relieve depression, insomnia, and nightmares.

This mineral belongs to biological stimulants, it is believed that with its help it is possible to improve the functioning of the kidneys, restore the functioning of the digestive organs and improve the functions of the thyroid gland. And you can also restore hormonal levels in the body and accelerate cell regeneration. Women have long been recommended to wear amber jewelry on their chest. It was believed that they not only improve women's health, but also prevent youthful skin and its beauty. Experienced masseurs often use blue amber to massage the face and body of patients.

Many esotericists are sure that with the help of blue amber it is possible to replenish human energy and restore the biofield. That is why amulets and rosary are so relevant from this stone. Moreover, with the help of blue amber, you can protect yourself and your soul from evil spirits. According to some sources, this stone was often used in special magical rites. With the help of this mineral, spiritists connected with the spirits of dead people.

This stone served as a powerful amulet, which was worn not only by women, but also by men in many countries of the world. This stone, like a sponge, absorbs all negativity and bad energy, and it can also protect a person from bad people and energy vampires. Of course, one can be skeptical about the properties of any stone, because reliable scientific data on this issue is always insufficient or there is none at all. But it should be understood that many minerals do not bring any harm, moreover, they are harmless to human health.

True and authentic blue amber can be a great addition to any collection of stones.This mineral is suitable for almost all signs of the zodiac, but the astrologer always has disputes about this, so a personal consultation with one of them about this stone, most likely, will not hurt. This mineral is perfect for Leo, to whom it can add a lot of energy. With the help of this stone, representatives of this sign can receive protection from evil spirits from other worlds. And also he can bring good luck in many endeavors.

Representatives of the Sagittarius sign can use blue amber as their talisman. Moreover, this stone can give Sagittarius peace of mind, balance and peace.

Amber and Aries are suitable, for whom it allows you to get rid of the negative. It is undesirable for Taurus, since astrologers believe that the mineral simply does not carry any benefit for this sign. Gemini and other signs of the zodiac can also choose blue amber as a decoration, but it is believed that this stone with other signs does not reveal all its power, but it may well become a talisman.

In the modern world, there are a huge number of ideal imitations of stones, as well as other fakes, passing off as originals. Not being a professional gemologist or jeweler, it is difficult to distinguish a fake, and a high-quality fake is not at all possible.

In order not to get caught by scammers, it is recommended to purchase real stones exclusively from trusted suppliers or in places that are licensed to sell this kind of minerals. Besides, the best way to acquire a real stone is to buy it in its homeland. Speaking of blue amber, we are talking about North America.

The following recommendations should be considered:

• the highest quality fakes are made from legume resin or special amber powder; visually forgeries very much resemble the original stones, they also shine if they are properly polished and transmit light, nevertheless, natural minerals have a more intense and natural color;
• natural minerals do not smell, only if they are not slightly warmed up or at least held in the palms;
• a real stone, rubbed against a piece of clothing, can attract hair and threads;
• in salt water, a small amber will be on the surface, but in fresh water it will sink to the bottom of the container;
• it is very important to know that amber glows under an ultraviolet lamp;
• if you try to scratch amber with a needle, then a trace will never remain on a natural stone, but a scratch will always be visible on a fake, especially if it is made of powder or young resin;
• inside natural stones you can find rounded air bubbles, in fake stones they seem to be oblong.

Blue amber is considered quite hard, without special need the stone should not be looked after too carefully, it is enough to store it correctly. A sun-protected box is best suited for this.

It is very important to protect the stone or jewelry with it from falling. The gem can be washed in water and salt, it can be left in the solution for 20 minutes. Soap and other chemical and abrasive products are highly discouraged. Dry the stone after salt water on a napkin or towel, do not dry it with a hairdryer or in direct sunlight. In general, caring for blue amber is very simple, it is not at all troublesome.

In the next video, you can take a closer look at blue amber.