Exquisite stone Rhodolite - physical, magical and healing properties, who will suit and how to choose a stone
Rhodolite is one of the jewelers' favorite stones. It is used for exquisite and expensive jewelry. Pink gem attracts attention and often confuses jewelry lovers. In appearance, it looks like more expensive stones - garnet and ruby.
History and origins
Rhodolite owes its name to the ancient Greeks. In translation, "radon" means "rose", and "lithos" - a stone. Together, it turns out that rhodolite is a pink stone. The following fact adds wisdom to the name - when mining in quarries, high in the mountains, they find samples that are incredibly similar to flowers. There is also such a meaning - a stone flower.
Alexander the Great, a famous historical commander who conquered Ancient Greece, has collected his own collection of processed gems. Among them, gems stand out, naturally mined samples with carved images.
Gems were not just kept. They were used to create seals due to their hardness and durability (metal deforms, unlike stone). Another reason for the popularity of these unusual products is the high cost that distinguished aristocrats from commoners. They even created the so-called kami - symbols of grace and beauty. Rhodolite, due to its excellent physical properties, was in high demand as a raw material.The combination of malleability in processing and hardness in use made the material a success. Carvers, like any masters, loved to work with him, make gems, seals.
Of the most famous works of art, the “Hungarian Kelykh” is mentioned - this goblet of the royal family, made using rhodolite and pomegranate.
With the advent of 1959, new ways of studying stones appeared. For the first time, Andersen, a well-known American researcher, attributed it to a separate group. Thus, garnet and rhodolite steel are in the same category, but in different groups.
Nevertheless, the appearance of the "red stone" continued to deceive the masters. It is often confused with spinel and some other types of pomegranate.
Properties of rhodolite
Rhodolite and its properties are unique. In addition to the previously mentioned plasticity, this stone has healing and magical properties.
Physical Properties
The appearance of the stone has a rich color, reminiscent of bright summer berries, especially red currants.
Rhodolite (another name is pyrope) owes such a wonderful “color” to mineral impurities in its composition. In mining, in order to determine the value of a stone, attention is paid to the brightness of the color, as well as transparency. If an atypical shade is found - for example, going into purple or deep pink - then it is rated much higher and used to create exclusive jewelry, sold in collections and used for sets (sets) of several products.
The general physical characteristic of rhodolite is as follows. The chemical formula of the stone is Mg3Al2(SiO4)3, its hardness is from 7 to 7.5, and the density is from 3.65 to 3.84 grams per cubic centimeter.In appearance, it is distinguished by high transparency, cubic syngony, conchoidal fracture, cleavage is practically absent, luster has the character of "glass", color gradation - from pink to purple.
Its proximity to another type of garnet, alexandrite, can increase the value of the stone. The color modification effect is also very rare. The changing color of rhodolite is such that indoors the color can be pinkish, and greenish in the sun. Experienced jewelers can appreciate such a rare specimen.
Medicinal properties
The reason for the amazing healing properties of rhodolite was the mineral impurities in the composition. For women, the stone is recommended during pregnancy and childbirth. According to the "female" part, it is very useful - including for the alleviation and treatment of diseases of the reproductive system. It is believed that it helps to preserve the beauty and femininity. In the future, the pink shade of rhodolite gives prosperous motherhood. It can be said that it works as a constant support for a woman in her maternal incarnation. But rhodolite stone is not only feminine, it is also useful for men.
Scope of application for women:
- childbirth
- Pregnancy
- reproductive system
He will give healing to men in everything related to the pancreas, immunity, digestion, and metabolism. It stimulates the pancreas and thyroid gland, because they suffer in the sharply continental climate of Russia. An additional bonus for a man will be the correction of vision, lungs, bronchi. In a word, most of the internal organs experience the beneficial effects of this stone. Even doctors give recommendations on wearing rhodolite pendants in case of complex health problems.
Applications for men:
- Pancreas
- Thyroid
- Vision
- Metabolism
- Respiratory system
Psychologists have their own opinion on this stone. It is believed that gentle rhodolite treats depression and any negative emotional manifestations, up to the prevention of serious mental illness. A cheerful and ruddy pinkish assistant, reflecting light, spreads waves of positive energy that relieve unnecessary fears, anxieties, exhaustion, and stress. In the treatment of post-traumatic syndrome, the stone will be especially useful.
Historically, the healing properties of the stone allowed healers to recommend it. First of all, for a strong stomach, falconry vision and rosy cheeks.
magical properties
Slavic and ancient Russian representatives of the magical arts referred to the stone as "Orlets". Such a loud name, according to stories, came from the location of the stone - eagles' nests high in the mountains. However, there is another explanation - the stone gives eagle vision. Amulets made of rhodolite were created for children. It was hung over a crib to protect the child, ensure good health and a keen eye.
Also, writers of all countries associate bracelets made of pomegranate (and rhodolite is a variety of pomegranate) as a symbol of love, love. In addition to good health, other possibilities of the stone are also mentioned. Rhodolith literally showers the owner with material goods and guarantees high achievements, and only in a positive way, with significant moral significance.
A stone flower affects not only its owner - it also provides peace and tranquility to all loved ones and household members. He literally surrounds, envelops everyone with vital energy and a supply of goodwill, peacefulness.
Ancient craftsmen (magicians, sorcerers, witches) used rhodolite amulets to keep the child in the process of childbirth, to ensure the favorable course of the mother's pregnancy and easy childbirth for especially important children. Also, it was believed that the fate of the child is changed by the amulet and becomes much happier. As you know, the arrival of souls in this world is very important for magicians and sorcerers. Rhodolite allows you to support this process and ensure the birth of a particular child.
In the East, the stone is revered due to its effect on the process of meditation. It was believed that it forms positive and happy dreams. Also, he was associated with Divine patronage, a very strong protection.
The protective property of rhodolite primarily concerns the hearth. Interior items from it are very different. For example, figurines or figurines, edging of important objects (caskets, watches) are popular. The main direction of protecting the house is the opposition to black magic of all kinds, slander, evil eye and other negative influences. The bonus of this stone is the ability to drive away thieves from the house, to protect households from attacks. Jewelry, for example, earrings with rhodolite, is best suited for this purpose.
The general properties of the stone, like all garnets, are associated with the preservation of a warm atmosphere in the house and prosperous family relationships.
Grenades protect the family and relationships well from any negativity, enveloping the entire inner circle with joy and happiness.
Experts advise newlyweds or just young couples to present such a difficult stone as a gift. In family life, rhodolite protects, protects against the mistakes of youth associated with lack of experience.Of particular importance is a stone with veins - it has a particularly good effect on the hearth, comfort, emotional comfort, good communication and understanding of each other, as well as prosperity in the family.
Place of Birth
The search for rhodolite is carried out in the mountains. Usually the stone is located in the mass of rocks and looks like small inclusions. The size of the stones is small, large finds are extremely rare. The mass of stones is small, in most cases they resemble grains of the fruit of the same name (pomegranate). It was this similarity that gave rise to opinions about the living properties of stones and their proximity to pomegranate (a symbol of fertility).
The most famous large garnet deposits are located on the African continent in several countries. Often found in Sri Lanka and in the Australian lands. Our country also gives gemstone grain miners - Yakut deposits are the source of these stones. Most of them are located near the city of Yekaterinburg.
According to legend, the stones found in the Ural lands belong to the Mistress of the Copper Year. Therefore, they have a special, extremely powerful energy. Such a strong argument increases their value, regardless of the size of the find. These mines have been known from historical sources since the 18th century.
Conclusion and purchase advice
The general characteristic of the stone flower is extremely positive. And not only for personal use - its market value is constantly growing.
All experts agree that rhodolite is good for health, family relationships. Let not confuse the appearance of the mineral - it looks like Ruby, Garnet and Spinel only in appearance. Modern methods of geology have made it possible to reliably establish this.
The photo will not help to determine the quality of the rhodolite - you need to see it with your own eyes.A good guarantee of a bargain purchase will be a license to sell gemstone products. Experts advise buying stones in ready-made products.
Photo of Rhodolite stone
