Green amber: what it is, properties, choice and care

For centuries, minerals have mysteriously attracted people to themselves. Experts make jewelry, talismans and amulets from the found gems, as well as decorate interior items and dishes. People believe that stones have not only aesthetic properties, but also magical and healing properties.

Traditional healers use gems to rid patients of various ailments, and magicians and sorcerers use them to perform magical rituals. Among the huge number of precious stones, experts recommend paying attention to the rare green amber, which, despite the high price and difficulty of extraction, is in high demand among buyers.

Green amber is a precious mineral that is mined in small quantities and does not exist in all countries of the world. The total world level of green amber production does not exceed 2%. Geologists note a wide range of shades of the stone, which range from soft marine color to green-blue, but the most popular color is brownish-yellow.

This mineral dates back to ancient times, when global warming came and trees, under the influence of high temperatures, began to release a huge amount of resin, which froze and formed amber deposits under the influence of wet sandy and clay deposits. Due to the gradual penetration of green leaves and grass into the dark resin, the stone acquired a pleasant greenish tint.

The gems mined come in various sizes and can be either less than a centimeter in diameter or larger than a hen's egg. Most of the stone consists of carbon - 80%, and the level of hydrogen and oxygen is in equal proportions and is 10% each.

To ennoble a precious gem, jewelers use gold, silver and platinum. Precious metals lend elegance, sophistication and high cost to the mineral. The greatest demand is for jewelry such as pendants, earrings, rings, pendants and beads.

The largest amount of the rare gem is found on the island of Haiti in the Dominican Republic. On the territory of this country, the brightest and most beautiful mineral is mined, which has a bluish-green color. Small deposits can be found in Mexico, France, Colombia and Nicaragua. The shade of the minerals mined in the area has less bright and desaturated colors with a cold tint. Stone mining is a complex process, most of which is manual labor. Employees of specialized companies use simple hand tools to dig out a gem from sand pits, which is later sent for processing. The following methods of obtaining gems are less popular:

• net - catching stones from the coastal zone;
• scooping up - lifting stones from the sandy seabed using special mechanical installations;
• mine - extraction of stones in the faces of mines.

The main stages of the processing process.

• Roughing - gradual removal of unnecessary top layer using special sharpening tools and files. Simultaneously with cleaning, specialists carry out the initial formation of the desired shape.
• Alignment - smoothing of all sharp corners with sandpaper.
• Grinding - surface treatment of the stone with the finest sandpaper.
• Polishing - the last stage of leveling the surface with felt or felt. To add shine, jewelers cover the surface with chalk, paraffin and various oils.

To obtain maximum brightness, specialists use thermal exposure and heating with the simultaneous supply of a certain amount of oxygen. Only after achieving maximum smoothness and a perfectly flat surface without cracks and chips can the process of stone processing be considered complete. A well-finished product has a shiny surface.

Green amber is an amazing mineral that people have endowed with magical and healing properties for many centuries. The stone of a pleasant green color not only has a positive effect on the human body, but also contributes to the beginning of a new, stable and prosperous stage in life.

Many magical rituals are not complete without this gem. For centuries, magicians have used the gem to enhance their supernatural abilities and to obtain the most effective result.

Occult experts recommend wearing silver jewelry with this mineral. Jewelry can become a powerful talisman that will save a person from negativity and fill his soul with good.

The stone performs the following magical actions:

• elimination of emotional stress;
• neutralization of resentment and evil;
• brings good luck;
• assistance in the successful start and completion of business;
• protection of women during the period of gestation and childbirth;
• protecting babies from evil eyes and negativity;
• the return of vitality and faith in a good future.

Yoga practitioners use amber amulets for meditation, opening and cleansing the aura. To maintain love and understanding in the family, newlyweds must definitely purchase an amulet with green amber.

Traditional healers for many hundreds of years use a precious mineral to treat the following pathologies:

• diseases of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems;
• disorders of the central nervous system;
• prevention of the development of depression, stress, emotional disorders and insomnia;
• prevention of the development of eye diseases and preservation of visual acuity;
• treatment of headaches and migraines.

Green amber is a unique mineral that can bring harmony and tranquility. Astrologers recommend purchasing this stone for kind, calm and positive people, whom at the moment of stress and anger it will save from rash and reckless actions, and will also quickly restore strength and return vital energy.

Astrologers recommend paying attention to green amber to all fire signs. An energetically strong stone will help not only pacify the temper of Lions, but will also lead them to the desired result, as well as improve relationships with the opposite sex. Amber will become an assistant in business and career for kind and purposeful Sagittarius.

Jewelry with a mineral will be no less useful for the signs of the Earth. He will give Capricorn confidence and determination. Virgo, with the help of the mineral, will acquire the necessary amount of strength to overcome all obstacles. For people who belong to the sign of Pisces, the gem will give good health, self-confidence. The sign will have the same effect on the life of Gemini and Libra. The mineral will become just a beautiful decoration for Scorpions, Taurus, Aquarius and Aries. Other stones are the helpers of these signs, but they should not give up beautiful jewelry with green amber.

As a decoration, stylists recommend wearing amber products for blondes., and representatives of other appearance need to choose clothes for gems. Stylists use green amber for their collections as a decoration for cufflinks, key rings and tie clips. In order for the stones not to look clumsy, stylists recommend wearing one piece of jewelry.

The high price and increased demand for this mineral provoked the appearance of a huge number of its counterfeits. Unscrupulous sellers often pass off blizzard and bernite treated with special chemical compounds and resin as amber.

Signs of a natural mineral.

• Lack of coniferous smell - only a fake has a pleasant aroma of needles. Real minerals do not have specific odors.
• Perceptible weight - even a small gem has a certain mass. Fakes are always very light and airy.
• Resistant to high temperatures - real amber will fully retain its integrity even at the maximum heating level. Resin fakes will quickly change their structure and become soft and pliable.
• The presence of scratches - long-term wearing of jewelry and their contact with various hard objects must necessarily leave stripes on the surface of the mineral. Artificial stones do not change their appearance during the fall and from contact with hard products.

In order for the acquired product to please its owners for many years, it is not enough to purchase high-quality and expensive jewelry. Experts recommend that you carefully study the rules for storing and caring for them before purchasing a product with a stone.Amber should be stored in linen bags, which should be neatly folded into small boxes. The most suitable place for jewelry is in the drawer of the sleeping dresser. Experts do not recommend leaving the mineral in the bathroom for a long time, where a high level of humidity will have a negative effect on its brightness and shine.

It is strictly forbidden to store amber interspersed with other jewelry and leave it for a long time in direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation will not only lead to tarnishing of the mineral, but also make it brittle. Contact of the mineral with metal products is also undesirable and will lead to cloudiness. Perfumes, detergents and cleaning products, as well as creams and aromatic oils can spoil the appearance of amber.

In order to remove dust and dirt, it is necessary to moisten the sponge in salted water and wipe the products with it. To add shine, rub the surface of the mineral with a flannel cloth for several minutes. Regular water procedures will help not only clean its surface from contamination, but also prevent the mineral from drying out.

In the next video, you can take a look at the green amber ring.