Meaning and description of the mineral
Quartz of several varieties makes up 12% of the earth's crust. Rainbow quartz is distinguished by its special beauty, which is formed by the smallest cracks inside the stone. They create shimmers of light, reminiscent of a rainbow.
Quartz crystals are unique. There are no two identical stones, just as there are no two people with the same fingerprints.
In addition to natural quartz crystals, there are artificial ones created by man: titanium quartz, aquatitanium, mystic quartz.
- Titanium is obtained from ordinary quartz by heating it to 870 degrees and staining it with titanium vapor. The crystal takes on a blue color.
- Aquatitanium is produced using the same technology, but heated in water. The color is bluish.
- Mystic is obtained by processing pairs of gold and silver; the crystal is distinguished by greenish-violet tints.
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Magical and healing power
Mystical quartz is also named so because in an incomprehensible way it strongly influences the karmic shell and energy field of a person, bringing harmony and tranquility to them. Thanks to this influence:
- All muscles relax, tension and cramps are healed, and the heart begins to beat more smoothly and more correctly.
- A person gets rid of depression, the seasonal blues go away, and mental health, which was undermined by stress and insomnia, is restored.
- Blood pressure is normalized, and the blood is cleared of excess sugar and cholesterol (with a slight excess).
Healers recommend using the stone for colds, as well as ailments of the lungs and bronchi. Under the influence of the talisman, the body is rejuvenated and restored at the cellular level, intestinal motility and stomach function are normalized, and the liver copes with its work better.
In ancient times, shamans and priests used mystic quartz to look into the future and look into the past, as well as ask higher powers how best to act in a given situation.
Now sorcerers also use other varieties for fortune telling, but regularly wearing jewelry will help develop intuition and reveal the talent of reading people non-verbally.
A good combination for a couple is mystic and purple quartz, these two stones increase each other's strength and work great on almost all life's difficulties. The best frame is silver, which enhances the magical effect of the mineral. To prevent the stone from weakening, keep the talisman away from direct sunlight and avoid damage such as scratches or chips.
History and origin of rainbow stone
Rainbow quartz has been known to people since ancient times. There are mentions of him in the legends of many ancient peoples:
- in ancient Greek mythology, the stone is a symbol of the rainbow goddess Iris;
- Indians believed that a quartz crystal was part of the necklace of the Great Mother of all living things;
- the Scandinavian epic explains that the Bifrost Bridge was built from rainbow quartz, connecting the world of gods and the world of people;
- According to Celtic legends, a rainbow crystal indicates a treasure hidden by leprechauns.
Modern quartz deposits are located in Madagascar, Japan, North America and India.
The stone is cut into cabochons, giving it a teardrop shape. Diamond cuts are also common, with many facets. The crystals are polished carefully so as not to remove the natural cracks that give the rainbow tints.
Who is suitable for rainbow quartz according to their zodiac sign?
First of all, the mineral is a talisman for everyone born under the constellation Cancer. The stone will help you cope with attacks of aggression and nervousness, avoid conflicts with others and become more balanced.
The gem will also be an excellent “companion” for Gemini and Virgo. They are recommended to wear a small rainbow quartz crystal in the form of a talisman, which can protect them in difficult situations, guide them in the right direction, and help them make the right decision.
As for the other signs, you should just hold the stone in your hand before purchasing. If you do not experience any internal discomfort, then feel free to make a purchase and enjoy the beauty of rainbow quartz.
Properties and Application
Almost all of the mined rainbow mineral is used to make jewelry. A small amount is used in electronics and optics.
Physicochemical characteristics
The chemical formula of the mineral is silicon oxide (SiO₂). The quartz crystal itself is colorless. Reflected light waves give it its rainbow color.
Quartz is a durable mineral with a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. The refractive index is 1.5. The density of the rock is 2.6 grams per cubic centimeter. Melting point - 900-1000 degrees.
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Medicinal properties
Quartz crystals are used in lithotherapy. This is a branch of medicine that uses stones to treat diseases.
Rainbow mineral has the following healing properties:
- saturates the body with oxygen;
- regulates blood sugar levels;
- accelerates the resorption of inflammatory processes;
- has a beneficial effect on the liver and pancreas;
- water infused with the mineral improves skin condition.
Rainbow crystal helps in treating pets.
Magic properties
The magical features of the breed were described in ancient legends. It is believed that the stone is capable of:
- eliminate mental pain and negative emotions;
- calm the soul, stop attacks of panic and fear;
- give inspiration, help get out of a creative crisis;
- help forget long-standing grievances, forgive friends and relatives;
- calm capricious children.
The stone makes it possible to warm up cooled feelings and find true love.
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Who is the stone suitable for according to their zodiac sign?
Rainbow quartz symbolizes the Moon. Most of all, it suits Cancers. The mineral is favorable to Sagittarius, Virgo, Leo and Gemini. But it’s better not to wear it for other signs.
Individual influence of the mineral on the signs of the Zodiac:
- Cancer - reduces nervousness, helps create a favorable home atmosphere;
- Sagittarius - clears thoughts, gives optimism;
- Gemini - helps to make the right decision;
- Virgo - allows you to approach life more simply;
- Leos - calms, gives charm.
Owners of any names can wear rainbow quartz. This mineral is suitable for both strong-willed people and soft, indecisive people.
The magic of the rainbow mineral
Esotericists consider this stone a talisman against failure, the evil eye, and negative influences. Opal stone has properties to resist epidemics, thieves, and fires. In the East, it is believed that a figurine made from it attracts love, preserves peace in the house, and protects the owner from troubles. The magic pebble makes all endeavors successful.
Opal has magical properties for which it is valued by sorcerers, healers, and simply self-confident individuals. Possessing powerful energy, it serves only talented, charismatic, gifted people.
His magic protects creative people from negative influences. But tough pragmatists will be even more calculating with him, and those who look at the world philosophically will only feel depression and anxiety.
Black are the stones of magicians and sorcerers. Such an opal, even a small one, sharpens the mind of ordinary people, but activates all the vices of the owner, who will literally walk on a blade. He can lead weak-willed people “in the wrong direction.”
White - strengthen the owner’s virtues, develop patience, compassion, and do not allow him to “fall”. Fire, or yellow opal, reveals purely masculine traits in men and feminine traits in women.
Blue stones are ideal as helpers in achieving goals. They are believed to develop the gift of foresight, especially purple opal.
Stone jewelry
A variety of jewelry is made from rainbow quartz. It looks beautiful in rings or earrings, as well as in combination with other minerals in necklaces and bracelets.
Set the rainbow mineral in silver. This metal most favorably emphasizes the color tints.
Caring for stone and products
The mineral itself and products made from it require special care. Quartz should not come into contact with cosmetics, household chemicals, or perfumes - this leads to tarnishing.
Quartz crystals do not like high temperatures. When washing dishes, cooking, or cleaning, it is better to remove jewelry.
You cannot wear jewelry when visiting a sauna, steam bath, solarium or beach. Store jewelry in a box upholstered in soft fabric.
When quartz jewelry becomes dirty, rinse it with a stream of cool water and then polish it with a soft cloth. It cannot be cleaned with a brush or abrasive materials. Once a year, it is advisable to take your jewelry for jewelry cleaning.
Rainbow quartz benefits from sunlight. The mineral receives energy from them and begins to shine even brighter.
Mystic quartz: what kind of stone is it?
Rainbow quartz stone photo
When polishing some precious and semi-precious stones, a so-called iridescence effect appears on their surface.
Such properties are due to certain rearrangements in the structure of the crystal lattice of the mineral.
Cracks, air bubbles or water particles, and various impurities may appear in the crystal. Because of this, the light ray passing through the gem is refracted at different angles, and we see a rainbow on the surface.
This effect can also be achieved artificially. To do this, the crystal is subjected to alternating exposure to low and high temperatures. Because of this, defects (cracks) appear in its structure.
To make the iridescence effect even more expressive, a special dye is added to these voids and a special coating is applied to the surface. The resulting stone is called mystic quartz.
By its composition, rainbow quartz is silicon dioxide (SiO2) and has all the physical properties characteristic of such crystals. However, its mystical properties surprise and make us think about its truly extraordinary origin.
Cost and best time to buy
Purchase quartz jewelry in the daytime, in bright light - this allows you to maximize the brilliance and radiance.
The optimal time to purchase is the beginning of the month, when the Moon is just being born. By the end of the month, it is better to put the jewelry in the box for several days.
The cost is determined by the size of the crystal, its origin and purity. Artificial specimens cost from 250 rubles per pebble measuring 5 mm. A natural pebble of the same size costs from 1000 rubles.
Main deposits
Precious stones are found all over the world, but these are small deposits. The number one supplier is Australia (more than 90% of global production). Only here lies the noblest red opal. The largest opal (3.5 kg), named “Australian Olympic” in honor of the Olympics in Melbourne, was also found here.
Second place goes to both Americas, Ethiopia, and Japan. Much is mined in central Europe. Purple opal is the pride of Brazilian mines.
Artificial stones: how to recognize
You can make obviously synthetic opals even at home, but more often they make better ones. How to distinguish an original from a fake? There are several ways.
Synthetic opals have a distinct “scale” structure that imitates opalescence. But these reflections and shimmers are sharper, monochromatic, in contrast to the soft, smooth transitions of tone in natural stones.
The light of the sun, passing through natural stone, is divided into a rainbow spectrum. Artificial opal does not have this property. If you touch the stone with the tip of your tongue, the fake one sticks.
Synthetic opal may have air cracks, but natural stones generally do not. Natural opal stones do not have repeating patterns on the internal design, because in nature everything is chaotic.
On a fake, if you look from the end, you can detect a clear layering. Triplet opal has this feature. This imitation of an expensive black stone consists of three layers, only one of which, the paper-thin middle one, is real. The top one is most often made of glass, plastic or quartz, the bottom one is made of glass or brown iron ore.
Basic blue colored gemstones
The blue stones below are ranked in descending order of their value according to Gemlovers.
Blue Diamond
Blue diamonds are considered one of the rarest and most expensive substances on our planet. This coloration is usually not bright and often has distinct shades of gray and green.
According to the GIA classification, blue diamonds are divided into the following colors with shades: Blue, Greyish Blue, Greyish Greenish Blue, Greyish Violetish Blue, Greenish Blue, Violetish Blue, Grey-Blue, Green-Blue. The intensity gradations are: Faint, Very Light, Light, Fancy Light, Fancy, Fancy Intense, Fancy Vivid, Fancy Deep and Fancy Dark. The most expensive color is Fancy Vivid Blue.
When searching for custom blue diamonds, we study current market offers from reliable suppliers and offer for purchase only the most attractive specimens with GIA certificates that confirm the suitability of the color. It is worth keeping in mind that the mass of blue diamonds is usually represented by samples up to 1 carat.
Blue sapphire
Among sapphires, the border between blue and blue is very arbitrary. We classify only light specimens of the “Pastel Blue” gradation as blue sapphires. The next most intense gradation for sapphires according to our system will already apply to blue specimens - “Light Blue”.
Purple and greenish shades, as well as obvious zoning on the side of the stone platform, reduce the price. Sapphires are often heat treated. This can sometimes remove undertones and also make light blue sapphires richer and cleaner. For our clients, we select sapphires of the most vibrant colors from Sri Lanka, the birthplace of the best sapphires. To confirm their natural origin and lack of refinement, we provide expert opinions from foreign and Russian gemological laboratories. Blue sapphire gemstone can be a great investment.
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Paraiba Tourmaline
Paraiba blue tourmaline is the most valuable variety of the tourmaline mineral group. They were first found in the state of Paraiba in Brazil, after which they were named. They went on sale on the world market in 1988. Paraiba tourmalines are famous for their rare neon blue color. Scientists associate their color with the content of copper impurities. Purple and green shades reduce the price, so heat treatment is often used to eliminate them. The main colors of these tourmalines are:
- blue;
- greenish blue;
- green-blue.
Intensity:
- average;
- intense;
- strong;
- rich;
- deep.
These days, most Paraiba tourmalines come from mines in Mozambique. The color of the stones from there is usually in the light greenish-blue range. Specimens from Nigeria have also been discovered recently, but they are rarely found on sale. Brazilian specimens are the most expensive and are of investment interest. They are characterized by the brightest color. And only among them we highlight the darkest-colored gradation “Deep Blue”. Unfortunately, Brazilian specimens are rarely larger than 1-2 carats. A good quality Paraiba tourmaline is a stone that is sure to make an impression.
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Blue spinel
Jewelry-quality blue spinel is one of the rarest. The most expensive is Vietnamese cobalt spinel with a unique neon blue color. It usually has poor clarity and is rarely cut larger than half a carat. Most blue spinels are not so bright, they are colored with iron impurities and can reach larger sizes. In addition to Vietnam, bluish-blue spinels come from Sri Lanka, Burma and Tanzania. Basic shades of blue spinel:
- violet-blue;
- blue;
- slightly greenish-blue.
Color intensity:
- light;
- average;
- strong;
- saturated.
An important advantage of spinel is that it is extremely rarely refined. Its properties are similar to sapphires, and can be an excellent alternative to them. Blue spinel is a stone that connoisseurs will appreciate.
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What names is it suitable for?
Jewelry of any color helps mainly women. These are Olga, Inna, Tamara, Bronislava, Anna, Anastasia. The fire gem will also suit Angela, bringing her hope and happiness. Olesya will help in any endeavor and bring peace.
Also, the stone is ideal for a representative of the stronger half with the name Anatoly. Anton will be given success in love affairs and will encourage him to achieve high goals. Vitaly will be helped in self-knowledge and improvement, as well as cope with excessive self-confidence and stubbornness.
So, opal is a precious or semi-precious stone, known for its opalescence effect, that is, the play of colors and shades. Very fragile, contains water, the amount of which may vary. A lack of it can cause it to dry out and even crumble.
Loved by jewelers and collectors. Earrings, rings, and bracelets are made from it. Purple opal is one of the rarest. The opal cabochon looks very beautiful.
History of Labrador
The labradorite mineral is a type of moonstone with an inconspicuous bluish color at first glance.
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In legends, this stone is mentioned in the era of the Hyperboreans. Only distinguished people - warriors, heroes - deserved decorations and talismans with it.
The first official mentions date back to 1770. It was then that the first location of Labradorite was discovered on the Canadian peninsula of the same name. The stone became popular in Europe; there was a catastrophic shortage of it for everyone. 11 years later, another deposit was accidentally discovered in Russia, and then the fashion for “rainbow stone” came to our region.
What healing properties do jewelry with quartz have?
Our distant ancestors believed that quartz had a lot of useful properties. It was widely used in their practice by ancient healers and healers. It was believed that stones could fill the human body with life-giving energy. This contributed to the restoration of health, the return of tone, psychological balance and physical activity.
The mineral has a complex effect on the body:
- Has a positive effect on the nervous system. In particular, a person who regularly wears quartz jewelry does not suffer from depression, chronic fatigue, or melancholy.
- Normalizes wakefulness and sleep patterns. The owner of an amazing gem forgets about insomnia, nightmares and other similar problems.
- Increases concentration and memory, which is especially important for intellectual workers.
- Helps you to completely relax during your vacation and find peace of mind.
We should not forget that the gem has many varieties. The healing properties of quartz stone largely depend on its type. For example, amethyst can overcome alcohol addiction. In addition, it reduces hunger, which is necessary for people with a very good appetite. The characteristics of Morion indicate that it is optimal for people who have problems with the circulatory system. The stone strengthens vascular walls and restores normal heart rhythm.
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Types of Labrador
Gemologists distinguish several main types of Labradorite.
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Sun stone
Light orange in color with golden iridescence, found only in the USA, Oregon.
"Black Moonstone"
A type of Labrador with black, blue and blue tints.
Spectrolite
A rainbow mineral that shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow.
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Characteristics of the mystical stone
Mystic quartz, also known as rainbow stone, is characterized by its amazing and unique color. This property of the mineral and the iridescent effect is possible in two cases:
• artificially; • due to the natural structure.
In the first case, special processing is used. The technology involves irradiation with radiation and deposition of a thin layer of gold, titanium or silver. The resulting film requires careful care, as well as the exclusion of external influences. Otherwise, the jewel will lose its special color and become an ordinary colorless stone. This effect is also possible due to the presence of microcracks, air bubbles and water droplets in the structure of the stone.
