Noble stone Pyrope - healing and magical properties, buying advice, photo

Pyrope is a red-colored stone with a characteristic fiery tint. Masters of jewelry art are very willing to make jewelry from it. Earrings, pendants, wrist bracelets made with it are highly valued and belong to the "luxury" class.

History and origins

The literal translation of the name pyrope is “like fire”. The Greek god of war, Mars himself, patronizes the owners of this stone. Probably, the fiery nature of the stone is close to it.

Products with this stone were passed down from generation to generation in noble families - this is an indicator of the high class of jewelry. Samples of deep wine shades were considered especially popular. This type of stone was most valued. As befits a noble mineral, pyrope products are mysterious and enhance the mythical connotation of family treasures.

Mongolian sources also mention him many times in legends. There are stories about drops of dragon's blood, fragments of the "fire of the mountains" (volcanic eruptions).

One of the first studies of pyrope was carried out by a mineralogist named Biruni. As part of a large scientific work, he presented the stone in a romantic light, comparing it with pomegranate seeds, a drop of red wine. The work was published in 1038.

The captivating brilliance of the gem confuses even experienced jewelers. Ancient craftsmen may have mistaken pyrope for ruby ​​or spinel.A lesser known analogue is tourmaline, which is similar in hue.

But you can’t blame them for this - since ancient times, red crystals mined from rocks were called “lar” (after the name of the deposit where the first red gem was mined). Red color (in any manifestations) looks smart and very representative. This fact allowed to fix the common name for a long time. And to the pyrope stone that stood out, Indian poets gave the name "grape pomegranate". Another of the early names of the gem is kimberlite.

properties of pyrope

Pyrope has a very specific set of properties, which depends on the place of extraction and the amount of mineral impurities in the composition.

Physical Properties

The noble mineral has a thick, deep fiery red hue. The color depth varies depending on the composition of the crystal itself. The impurities contained in the composition can give different shades. For example, chrome colors it darker and redder.

The chemical formula of pyrope is Mg3Al2(SiO4)3.

The main impurities contained in the composition are chromium, iron and manganese. The last component provides the presence of wine, turning into purple shades. The hardness of the mineral is 7.5, the density is from 3.65 to 3.84 grams per cubic centimeter. Appearance changes from pure transparent to translucent, the break is characteristically uneven, the syngony is cubic. Possible shades range from red and orange to blood, purple and even pink.

When mining this stone in the mines, aggregates of several gems are often found. They have a rich black color and soldered with diamonds and garnets.

In addition to its unique hue, pyrope has a color-changing effect that resembles alexandrite. Such specimens are of particular value; among master jewelers they are usually called the word “reverse”. In fact, this is a property that allows you to change the color under different lighting conditions:

• Daylight allows the mineral to take on shades of pale emerald.
• Under the light of electric lamps, the color changes from green to pink
• The light of the fire gives the mysterious mineral deep purple hues.

This effect guarantees a high price for the found sample. Prices for pyrope stone, in the presence of reversible properties, will only grow.

Medicinal properties

The healing properties of the stone are known from Indian sacred texts. According to the data, pyrope improves blood circulation and renews and normalizes the composition of the blood (the ratio of blood cells, mineral balance). For problems with blood pressure, it is especially recommended. Supporters of the biofield theory point to the dual nature of the pyrope-chameleon (which changes color under different lighting conditions). It is simultaneously beneficial for both arterial and venous circulation.

The scientific explanation is based on the reflection of the sun's rays by the red stone, which helps to improve arterial blood flow. Light waves of a different length, which reflects the emerald gem, improves venous blood flow.

Pyrope has a beneficial effect not only on the cardiovascular system, but also on breathing, immunity, and general well-being. With good health, pyrope can even be harmful, due to excessive excitability caused by the saturation of the fiery energy of the stone.

Being fiery in nature, pyrope is also suitable for the expectant mother.Unlike the more democratic pomegranate, it is advised to limit the wearing of a fire stone to three hours a day. Even in a short time, pyrope is able to facilitate childbirth and provide the baby with a reserve of health. In the womb, the child depends on the mother's blood circulation - through it he receives all the nutrients and even oxygen. Therefore, good blood flow will provide more complete nutrition.

magical properties

Ancient magicians and sorcerers note the importance of the mineral for a pregnant woman, they even advise placing it closer to the stomach. This advice is suitable for all types of pyrope. A variety of gem of Czech origin has a rich hue, turning from red to ruby. Magicians associate such stones with love passion, potency. This is the reason for the popularity of pyrope among tourists in Bohemia. Products with a gem are offered in a variety of ways - from inlaid objects to processed minerals as a gift for a soulmate.

Deep connoisseurs of magic note that pyrope is able to strengthen the physical and mental body. The pyrope stone, full of energy, is unique in its properties. They note a beneficial effect on sexual energy, increased potency and overall attractiveness. However, this property is attributed to most red stones.

The place where the gem is worn matters. If a young girl wants to find a family, moreover, a happy one, then a pyrope ring should be worn on her left hand. For men, the gemstone also helps with marriage, but for this, the ring is worn on the right hand.

A red gem is given to a married couple to enhance energy, fertility and strong magical protection from any influences.The more pink and burgundy hue of the stone helps to reinforce overall energy levels and offers a choice between aggressive or sexual advances. Such a gem is suitable for a boxer, a military man, but should be used with caution by a nuclear physicist or a chemical production worker.

Place of Birth

Natural places in which there is a high probability of meeting pyrope are volcanic formations. Namely, kimberlite pipes (volcanic channels), in which a special rock accumulates. Magnesian in nature, the gem is found only in it. The peculiarity of the rock is a high concentration of silicate and mineral formations.

There are many places for mining on the territory of Yakutia, a small amount is found in the Czech mountains and the Azov part of Ukraine. Africa is not far behind - many deposits are located in the volcanic channels of Tanzania and Lesotho.

Some samples are found in the United States and Australia, Brazil. Rarely, they are found in Norwegian mines, as part of a rock mass. At these deposits, gems are much smaller than African or Yakut stones. In addition, they still combine with diamonds and garnets, forming alumino garnet.

Conclusion and purchase advice

A pyrope is outwardly indistinguishable from a ruby, therefore, when buying, they either ask for documents or give the stone for examination.

The price of jewelry with a mineral starts at 5,000 and ends at 15,000. The average market price of a carat is between 1,500 and 2,000 rubles. With a low cost of stones, the main income comes from designer jewelry, where the composition and personal brand are sold, and not the gem itself.

Due to its low cost, pyrope is rarely counterfeited. But vigilance must be maintained.In online stores, pyrope photos do not contain enough information to purchase. Most of the promoted Czech pomegranates are artificial. Naturally mined stones have become a rarity, due to the depletion of mining sites, more and more ordinary glass is used instead of gems.

"By eye" it is impossible to distinguish an artificial stone, but there are signs of a natural mineral:

• Mineral is considered natural, small in size, resembling a pomegranate grain. Large samples are extremely rare, and their cost is much higher than average.
• Artificial stones are distinguished by a uniform color, in a naturally mined specimen there will always be streaks, blotches. To better view the gem, a lens is used.
• Minerals of grape shades are checked by magnets - they are not attracted at all due to the absence of iron impurities in their composition.

From the point of sale and purchase, this is beneficial, because the cost of these stones will gradually increase. But for an ordinary person who buys a birthday present in a jewelry store, the number of artificial stones forces them to ask for a certificate for jewelry or documents, checks confirming the origin of the gem.

Only a professional can distinguish a fake. A geological examination is carried out, as a result of which a certificate is issued with the characteristics of the stone. This is the document that the seller must provide.

Pyrope stone photo