Blue stone evokes associations with sincerity and purity. Jewelry craftsmen create jewelry with crystals of the heavenly palette, which are in high demand: especially with aquamarine, topaz, and sapphire. Blue minerals are popular as talismans and amulets because they have healing and magical properties.
Varieties of blue stones
There are a large number of blue stones in nature. Among them there are ornamental, semi-precious and precious minerals.
Cornflower blue sapphire
This stone is shrouded in legends. During the times of Ancient Rome it was called a symbol of heaven. The Egyptians made figurines from the mineral, symbolizing power and might.
It is believed that sapphire is able to tune into a positive mood, protects against negative energy and makes it possible to adequately assess any situation. The stone can attract love. And in families where there is this gem, peace and mutual understanding always reign. Stone treatment specialists are confident that sapphires can cure asthma and stop the development of cancer cells in the body. Those who suffer from insomnia are recommended to place a sapphire crystal under their pillow at night.
Topaz
Despite the fact that this stone is precious, its price is affordable for many. Therefore, topazes are often used to make jewelry. Mention of this mineral is found in the legends of Ancient India. It got its name from the island of Topazionis, where it was first found.
The gem gives its owner psychological peace and spiritual harmony, protects against neuroses and stressful situations. In addition, the mineral can make life more comfortable and attracts financial well-being. In alternative medicine, topazes are used to treat the liver, gall bladder, spleen and thyroid gland.
Aquamarine
From Latin, the name of this mineral is translated as “sea water”. Aquamarine is one of the most beautiful and unusual gems. It is both transparent and dense. It seems that the mineral glows from within and shimmers in the sun, but it is impossible to look through it.
Aquamarine has a number of magical properties. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, helps cope with depression and nervous tension, and calms. Previously, sailors took an aquamarine crystal with them on board the ship. It was believed that he was able to protect them from storms and other elements. The healing properties of this mineral are also known: improving vision, eliminating toothache and treating skin diseases. Moreover, the stone is capable of healing even from a distance.
Spinel
This stone is mined in Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Its name translates as “thorn,” and all because the mineral has an angular and sharp shape. Since the gem is quite rare, its cost is very high. You can find it in private collections, expensive jewelry and church paraphernalia.
Spinel is called the stone of happiness and love. The gem can be kept at home or carried with you constantly. In any case, it will always protect its owner from various negativity. In addition, spinel has healing properties and helps strengthen the immune system.
Zirconium
Despite the fact that the stone is considered semi-precious, it can seriously compete with topaz, sapphire and aquamarine. In nature you can find a huge number of shades of this mineral, which allows jewelers to use it to imitate many other gems. Therefore, it is often used as a substitute for expensive stones.
Zirconium is called the stone of happiness and joy, as it can lift a person’s mood and dispel negative thoughts. Lithotherapists use the mineral to combat liver and thyroid diseases.
Moon rock
The scientific name of this mineral is adularia. The mystical and mysterious gem received its name thanks to Mount Adulya, near which it was first mined. This transparent blue mineral began to be called lunar because its iridescence can make you think about something unearthly and seem to transport its owner into space.
Various magical properties have always been attributed to Adular. It was used to contact otherworldly forces. It is also able to attract love and protect against depression. Stone healing specialists recommend wearing it for those who suffer from epilepsy or have experienced a nervous shock.
Chalcedony
Chalcedony was a favorite stone of the ancient Romans, who considered it a symbol of love. After all, he was able to awaken true feelings in a person, capable of withstanding any tests and passing through decades. It was first found near the city of Chalcedon, which gave it its name.
The mineral can lift your spirits. He helped sailors survive long and difficult voyages. Today, chalcedony is used in the treatment of various psychological disorders. It is able to relieve its owner from nightmares, stress, depression and insomnia.
Magic properties
Blue crystals promote concentration of consciousness, cleanse the mind of negative influences and harmoniously influence a person striving for spiritual growth.
Overall Impact
The main impacts include:
- develop public speaking skills;
- increase the ability to persuade;
- awaken creativity;
- help you improve yourself.
Attention! Good luck favors people who prefer blue gems.
Influence of individual minerals
Blue colored minerals help with the effects of stress, but some stones have strong properties in other areas as well.
- Turquoise helps lovers achieve mutual understanding.
- Sapphire will clear your mind. Meditating on the stone is incredibly useful, but women are not advised to wear sapphire jewelry all the time.
- Aquamarine will reveal the bright sides of character and teach you to be persistent in controversial issues.
Ornamental blue stones
Due to their low cost, products made from ornamental minerals are available to everyone. However, they should not be considered simple and unworthy of attention. Some minerals are so extraordinary that they can give odds to the most expensive gems. Among the ornamental stones with a blue tint we can highlight:
- Turquoise. It was first used as an amulet by the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt. Most bluestones have an attractive pattern, with uniform minerals considered more valuable. Turquoise is used to treat migraines. The gem is able to increase attention and achieve goals without hindrance.
- Amazonite. This is a translucent mineral of a soft blue hue. Our ancestors also made from it both decorations and crafts for the home. Amazonite protects the body of its owner from aging, neutralizes harmful radiation, relieves headaches and spasms. Magicians use it to open the “third eye.”
- Apatite. This mineral is quite fragile, but still it is often used as a substitute for expensive stones. Apatite is also called a prophetic stone, since the owners of the gem are able to foresee the future, and those who put the crystal under their pillow at night may have a prophetic dream.
Rules of care
Caring for blue minerals is generally no different from caring for other gems.
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The rules are:
- Jewelry should be protected from contact with household chemicals, perfumes and decorative cosmetics.
- Protect gems from direct contact with sunlight. Exposure to ultraviolet light may cause loss of color intensity.
- You should not clean crystals with chemicals used to care for gold and silver. For care, it is better to use a soft cloth and ordinary soapy water.
- Store jewelry with stones separately from other items to avoid scratches and chips on the crystals.
Compatibility of blue stones with zodiac signs
Astrologers are confident that choosing any stone as a talisman should be based on its compatibility with a certain zodiac sign:
- sapphire can be worn by everyone, with the exception of Capricorns;
- aquamarine is the best mineral for Pisces;
- Topaz is allowed to be worn by absolutely all signs, but relationships with Scorpios will develop best;
- spinel will become a real protector of Virgos;
- chalcedony has no contraindications for use, but it is best suited for people born under the sign of Capricorn, Gemini or Leo;
- zirconium is the best option for Sagittarius, but Pisces and Cancers need to beware of it;
- Moonstone should be chosen by representatives of water signs (Scorpio, Pisces and Cancer);
- apatite is in harmony with all signs except Pisces;
- Amazonite is recognized as the patron saint of Taurus;
- Everyone can wear turquoise.
Story
The stone was introduced into history by Wolfgang Xaver Franz von Kobell, a professor of mineralogy at the University of Munich. He studied a sample brought from Chile (1853), described it and proposed a name.
The name of the stone goes back to the ancient Greek language.
The first part – χαλκός – means “copper”, ἄνθος – “flower”. This is how the visual resemblance of chalcanthite to a flower was realized.
Other options are also in use: cyanosite, copper sulfate, blue stone, copper flower, copper sulfate.
Varieties of the mineral are important for industry: ferruginous, ferruginous-copper, cobalt, magnesium chalcanthite.
How to identify a fake
For chalcanthite, origin is critical.
An artificial mineral can be distinguished by several characteristics:
- large dimensions;
- homogeneity of structure (no inclusions, cloudiness);
- ideal forms.
Imitation in this case is a plus. It has a similar formula, looks just as attractive, but does not have a negative effect on health.
Only man-made material is suitable for jewelry: it is completely safe.
The natural mineral is easily distinguished by the white color mark left on unglazed ceramics.
Where is it used?
The properties of chalcanthite determined the areas of its application:
- It is not suitable for jewelers and stone carvers: it is too soft and poisonous.
- The mineral has found application in practical areas: metallurgy, construction, paint production, leather dressing.
- At one time they used it to clear mud from reservoirs, but the harm outweighed the benefits. Today, for these purposes, as well as to control pests of farmland, an artificial analogue is used.
The natural mineral is used as a teaching visual aid. Its crystals are easy to grow yourself. The experience is simple, but it can instill in a child a love for chemistry.
Interesting Facts
The heavenly mineral is often used to create church paraphernalia and altars. This is due to its color. It is believed that heavenly-hued stones better convey prayers to God.
Scientists are still debating whether “dianite” and “blue jade” are synonymous. Some researchers claim that these gems have different chemical compositions. However, scientific evidence for this theory does not yet exist.
The main quality of a gem is virtue. He can fulfill a person’s dream, but only if what he wants is obtained honestly.
How to care
Chalcanthite is poisonous, fragile, and easily dissolves in water. These circumstances must be constantly kept in mind and the samples must be cared for correctly:
- They are immediately given a separate durable box (it’s better not to save money and immediately buy a sample in a box).
- Wear gloves when cleaning.
- To remove contaminants, it is forbidden to use water and delay the procedure. It is enough to quickly wipe off the dust with a soft cloth.
An artificially obtained sample does not require such precautions.
