Prasiolite: features and properties

The jewelry market is wide and diverse. The number of natural and artificial gemstones is so wide that it is very difficult to make sense of them. Today we will consider one of them - prasiolite.

This stone belongs to the quartz family, which also includes golden citrine, colorless rock crystal, smoky quartz and amethyst. Prasiolite has a green hue, reminiscent of young onion growth. The stone is transparent or translucent. The Mohs scale has a hardness of 7, although it is quite fragile. The crystals are shaped like a hexagonal prism. The fracture has a conchoidal shape. This mineral is much cheaper than tourmaline, peridot and beryl, therefore it is often used to imitate them. Prasiolite is sometimes called green amethyst.

Since prasiolite is a rather rare mineral, it is replaced with amethyst. This is due to the fact that when purple amethyst is heated to a temperature of more than + 500 ° C, the color changes to green. It was first discovered in Brazil at the Montezuma mine. Since amethyst is a natural stone, it is quite difficult for a common man to distinguish them from each other. You will need special equipment that is available to a professional mineralogist, which includes the following elements:

• polarized microscope;
• refractometer;
• hydrofluoric acid;
• Chelsea filter.

The stone is found in volcanic, metamorphic and igneous rocks. It is quite rare. Today, mines are known in countries such as:

• Brazil;
• USA;
• Namibia;
• Poland;
• Tanzania;
• Namibia;
• Canada.

All of them were discovered in the middle of the last century; new deposits have not yet been discovered. This state of affairs led to the fact that the market was filled with artificial prasiolites. Some scholars argue that such a stone never existed at all, and all on the market are a clever fake. However, such reasoning did not gain popularity, because many people wear jewelry with prasiolite. And also this mineral has its own history of discovery and methods of extraction.

It is worth dwelling in more detail on the properties of this mineral. Many attribute medicinal as well as magical properties to it. Even in the distant past, it was believed that prasiolite protects its owner from theft, loss and health problems.

The color of the stone is defined as shades of green. It can be light green, emerald green, deep green, lemon, colorless. Most often, the stone loses its color under the influence of the sun's color. Hardness is 7 out of 10, density is 2, 65 g / cm³, the mineral is quite fragile. There is no cohesion, the fracture is concha, the syngony is trigonal.

The crystals that make up the mineral are prismatic or hexagonal in shape. The main chemical formula is silicon oxide. The color is given by the MnO42- ions. Prasiolite is completely transparent, very rarely translucent. Refractive index - 1.544-1.533, no luminescence.

For a long time, people considered the minerals of the quartz group to be the creators of the astral shell of the entire earth. They were used as "receivers" of signals sent by the universe. Sorcerers of the past used prasiolite to create an illusion, to look into the other world, to establish contact with long-dead ancestors. The stone revealed its full strength only to a strong and experienced sorcerer. The one who does not have enough strength and experience can misinterpret the signs, give false answers, which are a reflection of their own consciousness. Fortune-tellers recommend carrying a stone with you at all times. With constant contact with a person's aura, prasiolite has a positive effect on him. A person's thoughts are cleared, efficiency increases, memory and attention improve.

It is often used as a talisman that helps to establish a connection between a person and a guardian angel, find his way in the world, and helps to deal with karmic lessons. Various jewelry attracts good luck and success to its owner, increases the opportunity to meet your soul mate, to get rich. Prasiolite also goes well with metals such as platinum. From the replacement of silver with platinum, the magical properties and value do not decrease, and in some cases increase.

Our ancestors also remember several legends associated with this stone. So, many argued that if you steal a piece of jewelry with prasiolite, the thief will go mad. He will hear the voices of non-existent people, start chasing ghosts and, in the end, commit suicide. In the meantime, the jewelry will return to its owner on its own. If a person wanted to comprehend oratory, then he simply wore a ring with prasiolite for several days. His power helped to find inspiration, quickly find the right words and have the power of persuasion.

There is a certain pattern between a piece of jewelry and the magical properties that it carries, which is as follows:

• to enhance sensuality in relationships and adherence to loyalty, young people give their beloved brooches;
• confidence, business acumen, insight will be given by rings;
• bracelets are worn by those who lack the wisdom to make the right decisions;
• earrings with prasiolite improve mood, bring the right people into our lives;
• the necklace will give youth, bring success with the opposite sex, give a special charm and beauty;
• the pendant will be able to protect you from unrequited love or from envious glances and damage.

Constant closeness with prasiolite brings a person not only help on the mental plane, but also on the physical. It has a beneficial effect on the work of the whole organism, in particular, on the nervous, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal systems.

If you use such water inside, it will also bring many benefits - it will restore the correct functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, improve the tone of small vessels, heal small wounds and shallow cuts, and give a person clarity of mind, calmness and efficiency. If you use this stone for colds, it will significantly alleviate symptoms, lower fever, relieve headaches, and clear accumulated mucus from the airways.

Natural prasiolite has several shades, so it is classified into the following views:

• light green color is very similar to young onions - this is the most common variant of the mineral;
• emerald-colored stone is very rare, quite often they are forged;
• rich green prasiolite is also quite rare in nature; most often this shade is obtained by heat treatment of amethyst;
• citric;
• the mineral becomes colorless under the influence of the sun; when the MnO42- anions make up for the missing electrons and become chemically neutral.

It is very important that you have compatibility with the stone. Since with constant contact with him, you will begin to change, and someone may not like it. Most often, it is recommended to choose a mineral according to the sign of the zodiac, namely:

• representatives of the fire element Sagittarius and Aries, under the influence of prasiolite, will acquire wisdom, calm their raging emotions, and attract new people into their lives;
• this stone is also suitable for aquatic representatives - Pisces; the mineral will help them find a special path on earth, protect them from foreign influence, an evil eye;
• prasiolite will attract cash flow into the life of Aquarius, help to find a soul mate and acquire an indescribable charm.

Of course, representatives of other zodiac signs can also wear jewelry with this mineral. Unlike many stones, prasiolite will not negatively affect you. The whole range of its magical features will help improve the quality of your life. There are several names that can be especially compatible with the stone - these are Ekaterina, Alina, Nadezhda, Sofya and Tatiana. Prasiolite will help these women find their soul mate, bring harmony to existing relationships. Of the male names, most often called Peter, Victor.

Over time, even with careful wear, the jewelry becomes dirty and loses its original appearance, so you need to clean the jewelry regularly. Remove rings daily before washing dishes, going to the bathroom, and at the end of the day, be sure to wipe it down with a flannel cloth. Be sure to protect your earrings from hairspray and hot hair dryers. Do not store prasiolite products in the light, as this will lead to a decrease in the color intensity.

General cleaning is required no more than once every six months. Remember that prasiolite has a hardness of 7, which allows it to be washed in a mild soapy solution of ordinary dishwashing detergent. To do this, you need to soak the product for several hours, and then remove all plaque with a soft brush. After the end of the procedure, the jewelry is thoroughly washed under running warm water and wiped with a piece of flannel.

Silver jewelry darkens with prolonged wear. There are several ways to restore the original look.

• Use tooth powder or crushed chalk. Apply the mixture evenly to a damp product, leave for 10-15 minutes, then rinse well with water.
• Dissolve 50 g of baking soda in 1 liter of water, then put all the silver jewelry in the solution and leave. After an hour, rinse off any remaining baking soda and dirt.
• Another universal remedy is a soap solution with the addition of ammonia. You will need 1 tablespoon of dish soap and 25 ml of ammonia. Dissolve everything in water and put your jewelry in there. Then rinse with water.

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