One of the minerals belonging to the family of "eye quartz", bull's eye has been revered by people since antiquity. Nature has tried to ensure that the conditions for the birth of a gem make the stone extraordinarily beautiful and attractive. The nugget, reminiscent of the eye of a furious bull, was used by the ancient inhabitants of the Earth for magical and medicinal purposes, descriptions of which have survived to the present day.
Story. Origin
The stone got its name because of its appearance.
Perhaps the legend has something to do with this. It says that such an amulet on a man’s neck was able to stop an angry bull rushing at him. The color of the eyes of the enraged animal was indistinguishable from the color of the stone. In ancient times, the mineral was very popular as an amulet. The ancient Romans, who spent a lot of time on military campaigns, took him with them so that he would protect them from injury and death.
The ancient Hindus also held the magical properties of the bull's eye in high esteem. They believed that if you ask a pebble to share the power of the Sun that it has accumulated, it will not refuse it.
To prevent wild animals from entering the home, it was lined with these stones.
Sacrifice ceremonies and other rituals were also not complete without the bull's eye stone. Pieces of it were often placed inside temples.
They also carried them with them so that they would warn of danger: it was believed that it made it known by becoming heavier.
The origin of bull's eye is hydrothermal. Some scientists believe that it is a calcined tiger's eye stone. In their opinion, high natural temperature exposure was the reason that it acquired brown shades.
"Bull's eye" is not a mineralogical term; it is not the name of a mineral, but a trade name (brand).
Talismans and amulets
Bracelet with bull's eye stone
The main magical purpose of the bull's eye is to protect people from all sorts of dangers and attacks from wild animals. One of the legends talks about just this.
In ancient times, a hunter found an unusual iridescent red-brown stone. He made an amulet out of it, hung it around his neck and wore it without taking it off. His tribe lived in the wilderness and often suffered from animal attacks. One day, their village found itself in the path of a huge herd of buffaloes heading to a new pasture. The bulls had no intention of turning back and rushed at full speed straight towards the village, where there were women and children who had nowhere to hide and did not have enough time to escape. Then that same hunter felt the weight of his talisman on his neck and realized that only he could protect the tribe. He took a stronger hold of his spear and stepped forward, straight towards the impending disaster. The ferocious leader of the buffaloes, seeing the man, wanted to immediately trample him, but noticed a stone on his chest and stopped dead in his tracks. The bull looked at the stone, and the color of its eyes exactly matched its coloring. Then the bull decided that the same buffalo lives in the soul of this man and people are not their enemies. He turned his herd and headed another way. Since then, the stone began to be called “bull’s eye.”
Today, the bull's eye is also considered a reliable amulet. If you wear it around your neck, the stone will warn of danger by becoming noticeably heavier and duller.
Once upon a time, Indians placed small piles of bull's eye at their doorsteps, believing that it would protect them from attacks by predators and drive away enemies.
Today, this use of stone is also relevant. It is placed at the doorstep of the house to ward off ill-wishers and envious people, robbers and other bad people.
Roman soldiers believed that a bull's eye could save their lives during battle and protect them from serious injuries. They hung pebbles on their clothes and horse harnesses.
The mineral is truly a powerful amulet against all kinds of accidents and injuries. When going on a trip or getting involved in some adventure, it is advisable to have an amulet from it with you.
Among the Hindus, the stone was considered sacred and was a mandatory addition to gifts when making sacrifices to the gods. The Hindus were confident that only in this case the gods would send them various benefits and hear their requests.
Modern bull talismans also attract various benefits to their owners - luck, wealth and recognition.
The stone absorbs the energy of the sun and at the right moment shares it with its owner. Bull's eye amulets are needed by those people who often lack the strength to implement their plans, who get tired quickly and are pessimistic. The mineral will charge them with solar energy, help them quickly recover and encourage them to new achievements.
Physicochemical characteristics
Bull's eye stone is a type of “eye” quartz, which is endowed with a vertical stripe along its entire length (after processing, it resembles the pupil of an animal).
- Chemical formula - SiO2 .
- Color - brown, burgundy-brown, terracotta.
- The shine is silky.
- Transparency is zero.
- Hardness - 7.
- Density - 2.4–2.7 g / cm3 .
Color diversity and unevenness of color are created due to inclusions of other elements, and iridescence is due to the mineral hematite, which is part of the bull's eye.
The structure of the stone is uneven, fine-fiber.
Where is bull's eye mined?
The mineral is not rare; deposits are scattered throughout the planet:
- both Americas;
- Eastern Europe;
- Southeast Asia (Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka);
- Africa (Madagascar, South Africa);
- Australia.
In Russia, reserves are accumulated beyond the Urals.
Deposits of bull's eye are located next to deposits of other "eye" quartz - tiger and cat's eye.
Application
This wonderful ornamental stone is valued by collectors of mineralogical collections and stone carvers.
It is not very popular among jewelers.
Subtleties of processing
The color scheme of the bull's eye does not always suit the craftsmen. Therefore, its color is sometimes changed. This is done in two ways:
- Heat. At high temperatures, the stone becomes reddish or its original color becomes thicker.
- Exposure to acid. Concentrated hydrochloric acid promotes the appearance of the “cat's eye” effect.
A distinctive feature of the mineral is a stripe running along the rock mass. Thanks to this, the processed specimen resembles the eye of an animal.
Range
Mostly single craftsmen work on making jewelry from bull's eye:
- Cabochons, plates, and beads are made from it. All this becomes beads, necklaces, pendants, inserts of rings, earrings, cufflinks.
- Inserts are often framed with cupronickel, medical or jewelry alloy. Silver is the most expensive setting for jewelry made from this mineral.
Varieties and colors
The color of the natural mineral is heterogeneous. The chemical composition of the nugget includes Hematite, which gives the stone an iridescent color. When mining, the following shades of gems are found:
- brown;
- terracotta;
- brown.
Depending on the content of other microelements, specimens of burgundy and purple colors are found.
The color of natural stone can be changed in two ways:
- Heat treatment. When exposed to high temperatures, bull's eye acquires a reddish tint or the natural color becomes more saturated.
- Acid treatment. The hydrochloric acid concentrate gives the mineral a variety of unusual shades, after which the bull's eye takes on a resemblance to a cat's eye.
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The natural gem attracts with its beauty, and the abilities that nature has endowed it with are truly surprising.
Medicinal properties
If you decide to be treated with a stone, you do not need to refuse the treatment prescribed by your doctor.
What does the mineral heal from?
Bull's eye "specializes" in treating:
- genitourinary system;
- addiction to alcohol, tobacco, drugs;
- depression, anxiety;
- colds;
- skin diseases;
- unstable blood pressure;
- pulmonary diseases (it is useful to wear a pendant at the level of the solar plexus).
In addition, the pebble increases the owner’s intelligence and speeds up slow metabolism.
From time to time, it is useful to wear a bull's eye for energetically weakened people: it will feed them with its energy, strengthen the overall tone of the body, and drive away fatigue.
Features of use
The healing properties of the bull's eye will not work if the stone is set in metal. It is better to use beads, a bracelet, or a pendant for healing.
After serious illnesses or surgical interventions, this mineral helps restore immunity. But because it has absorbed too much negative energy, the stone can become dull, crack, and even crumble.
A tarnished pebble can restore its energy if it is temporarily buried in the ground. The more severe the disease, the longer it will take for the mineral to recover.
Until the mineral has restored its shine, it cannot be used. In order not to be left without energy recharge, you can buy a new stone or jewelry with it.
The healing power of the stone
The nugget received its name not only because of its external resemblance to an animal’s eye. Since ancient times, the gem has been associated with the bull - a beast whose health and power were superior to other animals. Tactile contact with the stone brought recovery from many ailments. Modern lithotherapists have adopted from the ancients knowledge about the capabilities of the bull's eye.
The strong healing energy of the stone is aimed at alleviating conditions and diseases such as:
- pulmonary diseases (asthma, tuberculosis, pneumonia);
- psoriasis;
- infectious diseases accompanied by fever and fever;
- cold;
- female and male infertility;
- gynecological diseases;
- inflammation in diseases of the joints and spine.
Wearing the mineral helps restore and maintain the functioning of the immune system and normalize blood pressure.
This is interesting! In severe cases of the disease, the bull's eye gives up all its energy to cure the disease, so it happens that after complete recovery the stone “dies,” losing its strength, sometimes even crumbling into small particles.
You can restore the strength of a “unbroken” stone by burying it in the ground for a while. If the illness was fatal, such recovery may take several years.
An important area of action of the mineral is the fight against bad habits. The bull's eye will energetically help a person on the path to getting rid of drug addiction or alcoholism. A pendant or earrings with a gem helps you quickly wean off nicotine.
Important! If a mineral is framed in a metal frame, it may lose its healing power.
In addition, the nugget has a positive effect on the psychological state of the owner. The talisman will help get rid of depression, apathy, and moral depression. The vibrations of the mineral have a positive effect on the owner’s mood, enveloping the person in optimism and a positive attitude.
Magic properties
Bull's Eye is affordable but can be a powerful protector for its owner. All “eye” stones have this property, which include:
- Tiger's Eye;
- Hawkeye;
- cat's eye.
Overall Impact
In addition to helping in everyday life, the magical properties of the bull's eye can help soothsayers by establishing an intertemporal “bridge.” The strong energy of the stone also helps people who are not endowed with the gift of divination.
This is a powerful amulet for the home. It is placed in front of the front door or in the room so that it is clearly visible. Then the energy of the mineral will better protect household members both on the mental and physical levels.
You can also place it on your desktop to create a friendly atmosphere in your team.
This is a talisman of business people, bankers, financiers. It is taken for signing contracts, negotiations, etc. It is believed that if the mineral has faded or become heavier, this is a warning about danger (unprofitable deal, dishonesty of partners).
The bull's eye is also important for an indecisive, timid person. The stone will help him become more active and purposeful. This will happen if the owner wants to achieve something. But you should not wear the talisman all the time - only periodically.
Those who want to get rich are advised to wear a necklace, beads or put a pebble next to the money.
There is a belief that if a bull's eye stone becomes heavy or dull, it means that its owner may be in trouble.
Cautions
The magical properties of the bull's eye are very strong, so you need to know the restrictions on its use:
- This mineral should not be stored in the bedroom, especially near the bed or under the pillow. A person is vulnerable during sleep, and a pebble can involuntarily take energy from him. Waking up in the morning, the owner of the mineral will feel “broken.”
- The bull's eye is not suitable for inactive people, as it can unbalance the mental balance. But for those who are too energetic, but do not know where to apply this energy, it will not be suitable either. Under the influence of the mineral, a person’s energy can develop into aggressiveness. Therefore, it is better for both inactive and overly energetic people to wear it only occasionally.
It is believed that the magical properties of the bull's eye are best used if its help is really needed. It is not advisable to wear such jewelry all the time.
It is better to buy a new stone than one that belongs to another person, since it is unknown what energy it inherited from the previous owner.
General characteristics
Bull's Eye is a dark cherry or brown stone that has a cat's eye effect. It has a huge number of longitudinal stripes, which together make up an unusual pattern. Often used as a counterfeit in jewelry, in the production of more expensive jewelry.
If the mineral is not real, then the color will be terracotta or even brown, not chocolate.
No significant deposits of the fossil were discovered on the territory of Russia.
Mineral formula: SiO2
The name of the stone is thorough, and the energy completely corresponds to it. The aura of the stone is powerful, and it simply reeks of power. In fact, such a decoration will become an excellent fighter, which will help its owner in every possible way to solve various everyday problems.
Based on legend, this stone stopped a huge bull that wanted to harm its owner. The eye color of that animal completely matches the color of a bull's eye.
It is recommended to wear jewelry with this mineral to hot-tempered individuals who find it extremely difficult to control themselves and their emotional impulses. It is enough to purchase a small pendant that will transmit calming waves that have a beneficial effect on the emotional component of a person. It will also help get rid of persistent feelings of jealousy.
People also call this mineral lion mineral, but it is capable of conquering the violent temper of even the king of beasts. People feel much calmer when they are surrounded by calm and balanced people, so it is simply impossible to do without such a stone in the modern world. In ancient times, people believed so much in the power of this stone that they noticed changes in the character of the person himself.
External characteristics
Thanks to the inclusion of hematite, the mineral has a silky iridescence and a reddish-brown color. Even after centuries, the mineral will not change color and will continue to delight owners with its stunning appearance. This clot of energy is more like a living flame enclosed in a stone.
Regardless of what setting was chosen for the stone, it itself will remain warm. It belongs to the category of noble minerals, and in appearance it looks aristocratic and is often used in combination with marble and red wood. Like all “eyes”, he is an excellent defender. It is a symbol of calm and inner strength. It has an uneven (gradient) color. The presence of natural inclusions gives the following shades in natural stone:
- burgundy;
- brown;
- brown;
- violet;
- terracotta.
The presence of additional trace elements and temperature affect the color depth of the mineral. It is one of the varieties of quartz.
Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?
The bull's eye stone, from the point of view of astrologers, is universal, since according to the horoscope it can be worn by all people. The mineral improves health, self-esteem, emotional mood, and material well-being.
However, among all the zodiac signs he has his favorite - Scorpio . The stone and people born under this constellation have complete energetic compatibility. The mineral will enhance Scorpio’s character traits such as determination, self-sufficiency, courage, determination, and energy. Help for this zodiac sign is manifested in the following:
- success in business and career activities;
- financial well-being;
- protection from the machinations of ill-wishers.
The magical properties of the bull's eye do not harm representatives of other zodiac signs, but they will only help purposeful, energetic people.
How to care for stone
The bull's eye is suitable even for those people who don't like to bother, because it is unpretentious and very easy to care for:
- The mineral has decent hardness and is not fragile, so it can be stored in a common box with other jewelry without fear that the surface will be scratched.
- It is better to allocate a personal case for the bull's eye chosen as a talisman, since some gems can reduce its magical potential or completely discharge it.
- The stone practically does not react to chemicals, so it can be cleaned with any soap and water. However, it is best to avoid getting frame metal cleaning pastes on the insert. After thorough washing, the stone must be dried with a soft cloth.
Compatibility with other stones
In jewelry (bracelets, necklaces, beads), bull's eye is combined with other "eye" stones - cat's eye and tiger's eye. It is also suitable for proximity to amazonite, jasper, serpentine and similar stones. This mineral looks good with rauchtopaz, malachite, and belomorite. Of the precious gems, it is compatible only with emerald.
All of the minerals listed are suitable for bull's eye aesthetically. Connoisseurs of stones do not have a clear opinion about energy compatibility.
Some believe that all these minerals are also suitable for bull's eye in terms of energy. Others believe that it is self-sufficient and does not need proximity to other stones.
Place of Birth
Deposits of the bull's eye are located directly near the mining sites of its brother, the tiger's eye. The countries of all the world's continents are rich in such finds:
- USA.
- Burma.
- India.
- Russia (eastern Siberia).
- Australia.
The mineral is also mined in Asian countries and southern Africa.
How to wear
The color scheme and density of the structure determine the recommendations for wearing this stone:
- it is more suitable for people of thirty years of age and older;
- it is undesirable to combine them with dark clothes;
- products made from this stone are appropriate for a party, a walk, or in the office;
- business people are better off wearing a ring or bracelet on their left hand;
- Jewelry with a bull's eye does not go well with precious stones other than emerald.
There is an opinion that it is better to wear the bull's eye stone separately from other stones. Otherwise, it will suppress the energy of its weaker neighbor. And if that person’s strength is comparable to his strength, then this will negatively affect the owner’s condition.
Jewelry with mineral
Bull's eye is considered an ornamental stone, but jewelers love to work with the gem no less than with precious stones. This nugget is framed in precious metals, creating indescribably beautiful pendants, necklaces, rings and earrings.
Famous world brands Roberto Coin and John Hardy presented extraordinary necklaces decorated with impressively sized minerals to connoisseurs from high society. The bull's eye is especially loved by designers of jewelry houses, whose specialization is making jewelry from solid stones.
In addition to expensive collectible items, inexpensive jewelry is made from gemstones, accessible to every woman:
- Bracelets are purchased at an average price of 900 rubles.
- Beads and necklaces vary in price from 500-1200 rubles.
- Earrings start at 1500 rubles.
- Rings cost from 1000 rubles.
Such jewelry complements the image, allowing the fair sex to add attractiveness to the image.
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Price
Bull's eye is an inexpensive stone. Its cost depends on quality and size. The price of jewelry is also affected by the material of the frame.
Examples of prices in Russian online stores:
- tumbling (2–2.5 cm) — 60 rub. a piece ;
- keychain - 62 rub. ;
- talisman on a cord - 129 rubles. ;
- pendant - 147 rub. ;
- rosary - 440 rub. ;
- bracelet - 450 rub. ;
- beads (8 mm, short 45 cm) - 797 rub. ;
- ring (25 x 39 mm) - RUB 2,218.
How to distinguish an original from a fake
Although the price of a bull's eye is low, unscrupulous dealers in low-grade jewelry manage to counterfeit it.
It is strongly recommended to purchase stone from trusted stores that value their reputation.
The main materials used to create imitations are composite plastic and fiber painted glass. You can identify such deception by doing the following:
- Hold the jewelry in your hand, if the stone heats up quickly, then it is not a real bull's eye, but a fake. Natural minerals take on heat very slowly, remaining cool for a long time.
- Assess the degree of gloss. Natural stone has a silky (not too bright and calm) shine. The imitations shine more intensely.
- Assess the appearance of glare in the light or sun. There shouldn't be too many of them. Only the glass pieces reflect strongly.
Varieties of eye minerals
The jewelry industry knows many eyes: hawk, falcon, tiger, bull, cat. They have one thing in common - an iridescent stripe on the surface of the stone. But these are all trade names created to attract buyers. Mineralogists call them by the main mineral: quartz, chrysoberyl, riebeckite and others.
Before talking about the physical and chemical characteristics of the stone, we list related minerals that are similar in composition.
- Hawkeye - silicon oxide with riebeckite fibers (obsolete name crocidolite). This mineral gives the stone a gray-blue tint, and the parallel arrangement of fibers creates the effect of asterism;
- Zebra crocidolite is a mineral with blue and brown stripes. Its composition is similar to falcon, but some of the riebeckite fibers have oxidized, turning brown;
- Tiger's eye - golden yellow or brown quartz. This is the next stage in the maturation of the minerals described above. In this quartz, riebeckite collapsed, the iron contained in it oxidized and turned into goethite. Along with this, the color also changed;
- bull's eye - heated tiger's eye. When exposed to temperature, goethite transforms into hematite, turning from yellow to red.
The mineral petersite can also be considered related, but it is based on chalcedony.
Taurus women's birthstones by date of birth
Born in the first ten days (period from April 21 to April 30)
Mercury is the patron of Taurus women. He fills them with qualities such as generosity, business acumen and luck. The following gems are perfect for them:
- Amazonite. Thanks to him, the reserves of strength of Taurus women are constantly replenished. They are distinguished by balance and self-control. This stone has powerful feminine energy.
- Cornelian. This is a love talisman. It is endowed with a number of healing qualities and copes with wound healing.
- Aventurine. The mineral promotes cheerfulness.
- Amethyst. With his assistance, it is possible to keep emotions under control. It enhances your inner sense.
- Agate. The gem protects against negative energy. It symbolizes marital fidelity.
- Eye of the Tiger. This stone becomes the key to financial well-being and wisdom.
Born in the second decade
Representatives of the sign, born in the first ten days of May, are protected by the Moon. She fills them with nobility and partly with self-doubt. However, such women quickly build their careers. They are not romantic.
If we talk about which stone is suitable for Taurus women depending on their date of birth, it is worth mentioning chalcedony first. It symbolizes love, cheerfulness and family well-being. Among other gems for representatives of the sign born in the first ten days of May, the following should be highlighted:
- Opal. He is responsible for feelings, empathy and faith. With his assistance, you can discover a predisposition to clairvoyance.
- Jade. The mineral fills its owner with wisdom and kindness. He has the power to influence weather conditions.
- Onyx. This is the gem of rulers. He is a source of energy that inspires a person.
- Turquoise. It becomes a strong talisman against ill-wishers and acts as a symbol of non-conflict.
- Chrysoprase. It can be considered a mascot of innovators. It promises success in your own business and allows you to identify negative energy.
- Coral. This stone is the key to longevity. He protects along the way and testifies to integrity.
Talisman stones for Taurus
The most effective amulet for the Taurus zodiac sign is emerald. This applies especially to women. This gem will protect the fidelity of spouses, impart a positive outlook, and also give hope, self-control and fertility. A ring with it can protect you from otherworldly influences. If you sleep in a product decorated with emerald, nightmares will not bother you.
The talisman stone for Taurus is sapphire. However, the gem has a difficult character. If a person has evil intentions, he will not support him, but he will not harm him either. It will only be a decoration. If a person has good intentions, sapphire will help make the right decisions and protect against ill-wishers.
Jasper manages to extinguish negative energy. It is very important for Taurus, who take other people's experiences too close to their hearts. She will be able to protect human health. And he will not be afraid of the influence of energy vampires. The gem affects women most strongly.
Agate manifests itself as an effective amulet. Framed in copper, it will give Taurus self-control and self-confidence. If you constantly have it with you, your intuitiveness and oratorical abilities increase. In addition, the representative of the sign has the gift of persuasion.
Businessmen should pay attention to aventurine. It allows its owner to generate and implement the most daring ideas and projects.
Varieties by color
Bull's Eye Beads
The color scheme of the bull's eye depends on the deposit. The higher the temperature under the earth's surface, the more the iron in the rock oxidizes, and the darker the stone.
The hot climate of Africa explains the red-cherry color of the gem. The specimen obtained in the Ural mountains is lighter in color.
When mining minerals, the following shades are more common:
- terracotta;
- brown;
- brown.
Rarely do you come across stones of burgundy and purple shades. There are two methods to change the natural color of a mineral:
- Jewelers treat the stone with hydrochloric acid, which gives it pastel and brown shades. The method is used when you need a resemblance to a cat's eye.
- Heat treatment: the mineral acquires a pronounced reddish tint, which becomes more saturated at temperatures up to 1000 degrees. Thanks to this color scheme, it is impossible to find two identical specimens of the bull's eye.
Taurus male birthstones by date of birth
Born in the first ten days (period from April 21 to May 1)
At this time, unusually smart and generous Taurus are born. Outwardly, it may seem that they are completely happy and do not need protection. However, this is not true. There are times when sign representatives need help.
Which stone is suitable for Taurus men according to the corresponding date of birth? First of all, we are talking about malachite. It allows its owner to start a promising business, as it is a strong talisman for attracting and increasing income. Gems in green and dark green shades promote self-confidence and peace.
Born in the second decade (period from May 2 to May 11)
These are hardworking, practical and boring Taurus. To get rid of a pessimistic attitude and gain enthusiasm, they should acquire talismans. It will extinguish the influence of Mercury, which makes representatives of the sign overly pragmatic and calculating.
Jasper, for example, will relieve them of melancholy and boredom. If a man has a tendency to depression, then the gem will be the key to excellent mood and cheerfulness. You can buy rosary beads or cufflinks from it. Taurus people involved in business will become decisive and risk-taking.
Carnelian, in turn, will allow you to meet your other half. As a rule, representatives of the sign change companions due to their own inflated demands. They need a good housewife and an attentive mother for their future children.
Born in the third decade (period from May 12 to May 20)
These are convinced optimists who under no circumstances become despondent. They have a perky character. It is easy and pleasant to communicate with them, which is due to the proximity of the Gemini sign.
