Vesuvian stone: properties and who it suits according to zodiac sign

Vesuvianite is also known as vesuvianite, idocrase and californite. It is a transparent or translucent stone, colored green, brown or yellow-brown. Vesuvianite consists mainly of calcium and aluminum silicates. In addition, it contains fluorine, iron, magnesium and beryllium. The strength, energy and beauty of the gem come from the depths of our planet, where mysterious volcanic processes occur.

Vesuvian deposits

Vesuvians of high jewelry quality (10-15 carats) are mined in the province of Quebec (Canada).
In addition, deposits of this mineral are located in countries such as Norway, Italy, Switzerland, Pakistan and Africa. — Advertising —

The mineral is found in rocks of the calcium-silicate type, often together with grossulars, as well as diopside and clinochlore.

Combination with other minerals

In jewelry, Vesuvian is combined only with energetically strong gems, otherwise the “neighbors” will pale in comparison. Amber, malachite, emerald, sapphire, agate, alexandrite, tourmaline, aquamarine, jade and diamond are suitable for these purposes.

History of Vesuvian

Vesuvian stone was so named at the end of the 18th century in honor of the Vesuvius volcano, since it was in its solidified lava that mineralogists discovered brownish or greenish crystals and identified them as a separate mineral.
It is believed that the scientist A. Werner gave this name to the gem. Another name for the stone, “idocraz,” literally translates from Greek as “mixed form.” This is due to the variety of its crystals, which often resemble other minerals. The gem is called californite after a large deposit discovered in California.

A well-known variety of vesuvian is light blue or greenish-blue in color, the so-called “cyprin” (from Latin “cyprius” is translated as “Cyprian”). It is mined in Norway, and the name is associated with the high percentage of copper in its composition, and previously Cyprus was the main exporter of copper.

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The yellowish-brown vesuvianite found in the United States is called xanthite, which translates to “yellow” in Greek.

Variety of titles

This stone is not called the same everywhere. Regional varieties are often given their own names to distinguish them from other types of the mineral and to promote jewelry made from them as a separate brand. The second name was given to it by its discoverer, the German scientist A. Werner. Having examined Vesuvian under a microscope, he saw that the stone had a clear structure, and called it “idocraz” because of the geometric shape of its components.

Vesuvianite mined in Pakistan is called “Pakistan jade”, and in Italy its name is “Italian peridot”. Of course, these names sound good and distinguish one variety from another, but except for jewelers, few people understand them, and few buyers recognize them as the same stone.

Physico-chemical characteristics of vesuvian

According to its chemical composition, vesuvian is a complex silicon salt of calcium and aluminum, magnesium and iron.
The mineral also contains a large number of inclusions, for example, rare earth elements (lanthanum, yttrium, cerium, scandium). For this reason, it exhibits metamictivity: the ability to transition from a crystalline to an amorphous glassy state. In addition, vesuvian is a pyroelectric (crystalline dielectric). The color range of Vesuvian is very diverse, often spotted or zonal. Yellow and green tones are caused by iron impurities. The reddish-brown tint is associated with the presence of titanium, bright green – chromium, violet-purple – manganese, blue – copper. In the absence of impurities, the stone is colorless

Vesuvian crystals have a complex crystal structure, their system is tetragonal, their cleavage is imperfect, their hardness on the Mohs scale is 6.5-7, and their specific gravity is 3.4 g/cm3. They are translucent or transparent, fragile, and insensitive to acids. The luster is glassy or greasy to resinous. It is characterized by weakly expressed pleochroism, brighter in dark specimens, and sometimes slight fluorescence.

Zodiac signs

In the zodiac element, Vesuvian's favorites are Aries, Virgo, Scorpio and Sagittarius:

• Aries - will increase self-organization, learn to set priorities and, thanks to this, complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Virgos - with the help of Vesuvian, they will learn to compromise, which will have a positive impact on their relationships in love and business.
• Scorpios will find peace of mind and tranquility, get rid of aggression and irritability.
• Sagittarius - the stone will help you harmonize relationships with loved ones, feel wanted and loved.

There are no contraindications for other zodiac signs, especially if their activities are related to creativity:

• Taurus - Vesuvian will become an amulet in love affairs.
• Gemini - the stone will help you identify your personality and get rid of duality.
• Cancers will forget about past troubles and failures.
• Leos will become softer and more attentive to others.
• Libra - will be able to harmonize the internal state.
• Capricorns will become more sensitive to their loved ones, learn to express their thoughts and desires.
• Aquarius - the mineral will make you reconsider your life values ​​and help you find peace of mind.
• Pisces - with the help of Vesuvian, they will gain satisfaction with life and reduce the level of demands on themselves.

The mineral will become an effective amulet for photographers, artists, writers, actors, musicians and designers.

Vesuviana species

There are several subspecies of vesuvian depending on color and chemical composition:

• cyprins - blue or green-blue crystals;

• californites (American jade) - large emerald green vesuvianite, reminiscent of jadeites and jades;

• cerium vesuvians - contain an admixture of cerium;

• chromidocrase – enriched with chromium;

• xanthites – contain manganese and are yellow in color.

Who suits the name

Vesuvian stones, especially those found in solidified lava near Vesuvius, are quite capricious; they can bring their owner not only good luck, but also bad luck.

Most suitable for owners of the names: Agata, Angelina, Veronica, Vera, Dobrynya, Daria, Lyubomir, Lyubov, Masha, Misha, Mira, Mila, Milena, Miroslav, Karina, Karim, Ella, Eduard.

Important!

The mineral will bring peace of mind, good luck to its owner and direct energy to create cleanliness and comfort in the soul and in his home.

The magical properties of Vesuvian

Vesuvian represents harmony, comfort and purity.
The stone does not tolerate dirt, both in the surrounding external environment and in the internal spiritual state and mentality of its owner. The stone teaches its owner to take care of himself and keep his home and workplace clean. Talismans with Vesuvian give peace of mind, set the mood for positivity, put thoughts in order, and help get rid of irritability, anger, and temper. Vesuvian brings a cozy and comfortable atmosphere to the house, protects all its residents from conspiracies, envy and bad views, and promotes mutual understanding and respect for all family members.

In addition, the stone attracts good luck and financial well-being, helps in easy communication with friends, relaxed acquaintances with new people, and success in team work.

It is believed that Vesuvian helps to attract the attention of the opposite sex, makes a person attractive and improves his personal life. Vesuvian helps creative people to unlock their potential, to see the beauty and positive aspects in any situation.

Help in relationships

The Vesuvian mineral is considered an ideal assistant in relationships with others. It makes its owner attractive to other people , literally attracting the glances and attention of others. For those who seek to find their happiness, this is a suitable talisman.

If its owner is endowed with negative character traits, then the stone smoothes them out and removes their most striking manifestations. It is ideal for irritable, hot-tempered, pessimistic people. With him, you won’t be able to fall into prolonged melancholy or angrily express to someone everything that has accumulated in your soul. Vesuvian forces you to look for softer approaches in relationships with people, to think more often about the good and see the positive sides in everything that happens.

It is also indispensable when looking for friends. This is a communication stone that helps you find a common language even with those who think completely differently. It allows you to more successfully build conversations with your superiors, thereby bringing profit to the person. Profitable deals and successful contracts are also the sphere of influence of Vesuvianite.

For those who have already started a family, but are in constant conflicts, this mineral will also be useful. It helps to come to an agreement with dear people, restore relationships, remember that people are dear to each other and want to be together no matter what.

Medicinal properties of vesuvian

Vesuvian has a healing and restorative effect on the human body.
With its help, resistance in stressful situations increases, inflammatory processes subside, tumor growth stops, metabolism improves, and a feeling of peace appears in the soul. If you look at the stone for a long time, tension in the eye muscles is relieved. Earrings with Vesuvians are used by women for frequent headaches.

In general, the healing effect of vesuvian depends on its color. For example, rich green stones are used for diseases of the heart, blood vessels, and nervous system; yellow-brown minerals have a good effect on the gastrointestinal tract; blue crystals normalize the functioning of the endocrine system; light green vesuvianum restores the functioning of the sebaceous glands and treats skin diseases.

In addition, Vesuvian helps cope with addictions to smoking, alcohol and a tendency to overeat.

The owner of the stone begins to pay more attention to health and appearance, and strives for sports.

How to distinguish from a fake?

Vesuvian is relatively rare on the stone market and its cost is quite high. These factors have contributed to the emergence of a large number of fake stones. You can distinguish a real mineral from a fake by several signs:

• inclusions of brown, gray and brown shades in natural gemstones;
• under the sun's rays, vesuvian appears green and yellow-orange;
• The structure of a real stone consists of cubes, which can be seen if you look through it into a bright light.

The standard characteristic of a true mineral is that it is heavy in weight and feels cool to the touch. It is also worth paying attention to the price of a product with vesuvian, which cannot be low, since the gem is a precious stone.

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Interesting facts about Vesuvian:

• When you look at large Vesuvian crystals for a long time, it begins to seem that they are made up of ordinary small cubes that are mixed or connected to each other. This is where another name for the stone comes from – idiocrase, from the Greek word “crasys”, which translates as “mixture”.
• Talismans and amulets with Vesuvianum attract the owner to the good attitude of the people around him and the goodwill of the management. They are believed to bring good luck, success and love. That is why Vesuvians are suitable for all types of professional activities, but their positive effect especially affects creative people, for example, designers, architects, artists, musicians and writers.
• Volcanoes have long been a source of troubles and disasters for humans; many are afraid of this uncontrollable fiery force. But, as it turned out, volcanoes not only cause destruction, but also gave us such a gem as Vesuvian, which brings beauty, order, luck and harmony to the life of its owner.

Where is it used?

Vesuvian is fragile, but due to its hardness it is in demand by jewelers. Craftsmen have found use for translucent and transparent gems.

Classified as semi-precious, the cost of specimens with thick colors and the effect of pleochroism is comparable to first-line stones. The cheapest frame is high-grade silver.

Earrings with Vesuvian

Opaque raw materials are a popular material for baths or saunas.

Application

Vesuvian Ring
Vesuvian is a spectacular mineral, which in its best examples has valuable decorative qualities. According to the classification of A.E. Fersman and M. Bauer, this mineral is classified as an ornamental (semi-precious) stone of the first order. For comparison, it can be noted that the same (first) order of ornamental stones includes such materials as: jade, lapis lazuli, glauconite, sodalite, amazonite, labradorite, orlets, malachite and others.

The stone is used in jewelry, arts and crafts, lithotherapy, magic, and esotericism. On sale you can find earrings, rings, bracelets, pendants, beads, and other items made of gold and silver, decorated with Vesuvian. Souvenirs and crafts are made with its cabochon inserts. Magicians and lithotherapists use uncut rock.