When you first see a hair stone, you fall in love with it once and for all. He enchants and bewitches, instills confusion in the soul and a desire to learn the secrets of the Universe.
Was nature itself able to create such a “miracle” in stone? On the transparent “canvas of stone” there are like bright rays of golden, brown, cocoa-with-milk, black and gray shades, sometimes arranged in one line, sometimes in the form of mini explosions reminiscent of fireworks. The colors are varied and incomprehensible, alluring and breathtaking, and the feeling of unreality does not leave you for a long time.
Legend of the stone
There is a legend that the incomparable goddess of love Venus (ancient Greek Aphrodite), who descended from heaven, decided to swim in a crystal-clear spring that she liked on Earth. But she had little time; she had to return to Olympus. In her haste, she loses a lock of golden curls.
A little later, she discovers that it is missing and decides to return. Since time passes faster on Earth than in heaven, it experiences a snowy winter. Venus saw a lock of her hair in the frozen water and was captivated by the beautiful sight. She decided to leave the divine curls in a “frozen” form, turning the ice into stone.
Thus, transparent crystal preserves the gift of Venus to people.
Origin and properties of the mineral
Hair stone is a type of transparent rock crystal (colorless quartz) with rutile inclusions. Rock crystal contains minerals such as goethite, actinolite, tourmaline, and hornblende. A stone with a glassy luster, a density of 2.6 g/s m³, and a hardness of 6.5-7.
In the East, hairy quartz was called “Mohammed’s beard” or “The Sacred Stone of the East.” The mineral with black crystalline inclusions was considered the most valuable and sacred.
Hair of Venus is the most famous and common name for hairworm.
The famous Arab philosopher, scientist and physician Avicenna was the first to study and describe the hair stone in the 11th century. He compared the stone to a hyacinth flower. In Russia, “hair of Venus” was found on Lake Onega. Empress Catherine the Great really liked these minerals; they were called ogenites.
Origin story
The stone has a long and interesting history, which dates back to the times of ancient Egypt and Greece. In ancient times, the mineral was called “Hair of Aphrodite.”
Legend has it that one day Venus, the goddess of love, went for a swim in the lake and accidentally dropped her golden lock there. Six months later, I came back to pick it up, but it was tightly frozen in the ice. What she saw struck her very much and she turned the ice block into a stone as transparent as a tear. The hair left in it was a gift for people.
This legend allowed hairy quartz to go down in history as a talisman of love. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the myth of the hair of Venus was revived and the stone became popular among high society. It was worn as a love amulet, symbolizing passion for carnal pleasures. He was a symbol of freedom, which allowed him to choose his own love.
In the east, in Muslim countries, the stone received the name - the beard of the prophet Mohammed. The variety with black fibers was especially valuable.
Types of stone
The most beautiful variety of hairworm with gold and red “threads” (rutile fibers). Black “threads” in crystal are called Cupid’s arrows. A stone that has a lattice pattern with triangular patterns is called saguenite quartz.
Sometimes fibrous inclusions, due to their density, can give colorless quartz a certain color. For example, quartz with schorl is dark, and rutile quartz is golden or red, asbestos quartz is silver or white, and tourmaline is green. Quartz with tourmaline is also called moss crystal, as if moss or green grass was frozen in a transparent icy spring.
There is a type of hairworm called “Kola” (mined on the Kola Peninsula). It is a rock, not quartz, with needle-shaped aegirine crystals in green and black. Back to contents
Chemical composition and physical properties of stone
According to the chemical composition, hairy quartz belongs to silicas. It is a type of silicon dioxide. The mineral is found in nature almost always in a transparent form. Has inclusions resembling threads. Of particular value are crystals with rutile and tourmaline inclusions. Hairworm is a dielectric and cannot dissolve in acid. But it can decompose in an alkaline environment. The color of the stone can be transparent, yellowish or brownish. Inclusions of a golden, sometimes reddish or greenish hue.
What types of hair jewelry are there?
In the 18th century in Europe there were very fashionable heart-shaped medallions made of hair stone. This mineral was worn as a love spell talisman, as well as in the form of buttons and other various decorations.
Quite often, jewelers use hair stones with other precious stones in beads, bracelets, earrings, and also make figurines, boxes and frames.
The classic cut for hairy quartz is cabochon. The color and pattern are clearly visible in it. But they also use beveled wedge cuts and round (classic) cuts.
The beauty and mesmerizing effect are manifested in larger products with the “hair of Venus”, set in silver or gold: massive bracelets, large rings, beads, pendants and earrings. Jewelers try to best emphasize the uniqueness and unearthly splendor of the stone by choosing a gold frame for a gem with golden and brown hairs, and a silver or white gold frame for silver and black “hairs.” The most unique products with hair can be found in the Gems Gallery catalog.
The State Hermitage has a unique specimen made of quartz with rutile inclusions. This is the seal of the Chertkov nobles with a coat of arms made in the 19th century, similar to a bottle of skillfully airy perfume.
All kinds of interior decorations and various figurines are made from hair stone. Back to contents
Talismans and amulets
Amulets with hairs are widely in demand in the modern market. Their main property that attracts people is attracting love into the life of the owner. At the same time, the effect of the stone differs in different cases:
- If a person is lonely, then the mineral will solve this problem - it will give friends, help improve relationships with relatives and find a soul mate.
- If the owner of the hair is already in a relationship, then the stone will strengthen and refresh them, if there are feelings, but they are a little “dusty.” Or it will destroy it completely, if there is nothing left to save, in order to open the way for new relationships.
To enhance the charms of the goddess of love, the hair is cut in the shape of a heart, supplemented with microscopic mirror elements, and worn on the chest, hidden from prying eyes.
- If a person is passionately, but not mutually, in love, then the “gift of Aphrodite” will tell him ways to conquer the object of his adoration and make him more attractive in his eyes.
- In the relationship of spouses who have chosen a hairy man as their talisman, a second honeymoon will begin, and problems that disrupt harmony and interfere with the couple’s happiness will resolve on their own. For these purposes, an untreated mineral without a frame is best suited.
The location of the ring with the hairy hair determines the strength of one or another influence. To get married, the ring must be worn on the middle finger of the right hand, to find a new love - on the same hand, but on the ring finger, and to strengthen existing feelings and maintain fidelity in the relationship - on the left hand (the finger does not matter).
Amulets with hairy hair also help:
- Reveal your own talents and put them into practice, which will be useful for creative people.
- To varying degrees, to see or anticipate future events. Some people will simply improve their intuition, while others, with a penchant for providence, will become full-fledged soothsayers.
- Find reliable protection from any magical influences - evil eye, love spells, damage and others. For this, a large stone is suitable, which you do not need to carry with you all the time, but can simply be stored at home.
How much does hairy quartz cost?
If desired, anyone can buy jewelry with hairy quartz, since its price varies over a wide range.
The cost of average quality crystals ranges from $4 to $50 depending on the size. The price of more valuable specimens can reach $250.
The price of rimless hair jewelry (such as beads or bracelets) usually does not exceed $100. The cost of products in a frame depends on the type of metal: in brass - up to $50, in silver - from 50 to $150, in gold - up to $600.
Application area
The stones are very valuable and popular among collectors. Those that have a pronounced pattern and rich color are used for making jewelry and ornaments. They are used to make beads and bracelets. The most beautiful rocks are framed with yellow or white gold, sometimes with silver.
Due to its high strength, it is used to make pendants, figurines, figurines, key chains, etc. It was previously used to make seals that were used in the court of the emperor.
The magical properties of the hairworm
Magicians in Ancient Egypt used hair quartz in witchcraft rituals, and in Europe it was used for predictions and fortune telling. It was believed that the “hairs” in the stone are a connection between worlds, a link between the past and the future.
The hairworm enhances the beauty of its owner and is used as a love spell. Beads give long life and cure respiratory diseases, normalize processes in the thyroid gland, and increase immunity.
This miracle mineral develops the abilities of a psychic, medium and telepath in a person, and helps to discover creativity.
Hairy helps the common man to find happiness, love and wealth, removes the evil eye and damage. There is an opinion that hairy hair is an amulet against baldness.
But at the same time, the mineral should not be worn constantly, in order to avoid the opposite effect. Back to contents
Magic of stone
The magical properties of the hair stone have long been the subject of study. The magic of the mineral is aimed at love and foresight. According to one legend, the mineral is a gift from the goddess Aphrodite, and therefore it is capable of filling the owner’s life with love in all its manifestations. This does not only mean romance in relationships between a man and a woman. But also the love of children, relatives and friends. The stone helps its owner to recognize true feelings and find that very person to live with. In addition, the hairworm helps to find mutual understanding between representatives of different generations.
Medicinal properties
The medicinal properties of hair grass have been known for a long time. In ancient times it was used as a remedy for snake bites. Nowadays, “hair of Venus” is used in lithotherapy in the treatment of colds (sore throat), increasing immunity, treating nerves and overall restoration of the body. Quartz with rutile inclusions promotes longevity, treats hormonal imbalances in the body in women, and relieves harmful radiation exposure.
How to distinguish from a fake?
Fake hair is most often found in jewelry stores. It is made of plastic, glass or rock crystal.
The main difference between natural hair and a fake is the uniqueness of the pattern that is formed by thin “hairs”. They are located chaotically, due to which in the drawing one can observe many abstractions and irregularly shaped figures. In nature, no two hairworms have the same pattern.
A natural mineral is characterized by inclusions in its structure. These can be air bubbles of various shapes and sizes.
Real hair has a greater density than synthetic materials, so it is more massive.
Stone care
The rules for caring for hairy quartz are standard, as for most stones:
- the mineral should be protected from any mechanical stress, sudden temperature changes, and exposure to aggressive cleaning agents and cosmetics;
- it is necessary to store the hairball in a separate case, a box with soft upholstery or a velvet bag;
- For cleaning, use a soap solution and a soft brush; for rinsing and drying, use running water and a soft cloth, respectively.
Who is suitable for a hairy person according to the horoscope?
Hairy is suitable for all zodiac signs, especially Leo and Cancer. People born under these signs are able to find happiness in their personal lives, but they must definitely wear a miraculous gem. The stone is capable of “awakening” love energy in its owner, which begins to influence those around him, including the beloved.
The rest of the zodiac signs will also benefit from hairy:
- Taurus - will get rid of narcissism and loneliness;
- Gemini - will be able to develop imagination and become irresistible in the eyes of the opposite sex;
- Virgos will gain faith in themselves, which will have a positive impact in both their personal and professional lives;
- Scorpios - will strengthen morale, become more balanced and restrained;
- Sagittarius - in the hair will find a talisman against unpleasant situations and an amulet for recharging with energy;
- Capricorns - the stone will help you become more confident and relaxed, and look optimistically into the future;
- Aquarians - will find peace, get rid of carelessness and inconstancy;
- Pisces - hairy will emphasize the best character traits of representatives of this zodiac sign;
- Aries is the only sign to which the stone is neutral, but does not harm.
