Tektite stone: varieties, magical and physical properties, care rules, photo of the mineral

Some fossils are considered by scientists to be unique formations. These include tektite - a stone in the creation of which cosmic energy took part. After all, its appearance is associated with the fall of meteorites and the melting of rock as a result of the impact. Since ancient times, this fact has been accompanied by legends.

Signs, origin, description

A powerful collision of a celestial body with the earth's surface is capable of melting everything in the epicenter at significant temperatures. Although the considered glassy rocks refer only to our planet. The falling "messengers of the universe" themselves are different in terms of components. Moreover, science finds it difficult to give an analogy for comparison. It is believed that the first occurrence of the mineral dates back 35 million years ago.

The visual similarity between tektite and obsidian reveals differences in chemical composition. Sometimes the stone is compared with the earth's magma. After all, education takes place in a similar way, including the pressing process. Geological surveys have discovered deposits all over the planet. It has many names: false chrysolite, desert glass, bediasite and others.

The name of the stone was finally chosen in 1900 by a German geologist named E. Suess. In this case, a derivative from the ancient Greek τηκτος was used, which means "melted". At first they thought: the frozen stone rose from the planetary depths with high temperatures, since for a long time they did not understand the origin. But this version was replaced by another, concerning the contact of the meteor with the surface. Energy was released and turned into heat, capable of melting. Tektos (Greek term) are often found near craters.

Physical Properties

The chemical formula of tektite is SiO2.

The same substance is contained in it by 60 or 82% by weight. The following list of parameters and characteristics is noted:

• Black, brown and green shades.
• Transparency to light.
• The average hardness is approximately 6 (on the Mohs scale).
• Rhombic, amorphous syngony.
• Glass shine.
• Conchoidal fracture.
• Contains up to 0.001% water.

The appearance of the tektite reflects its photo. The cavity of natural samples contains carbon, methane, carbon dioxide. Of the impurities, chromium, cobalt, magnesium, and nickel are found.

Varieties, classes

There is a classification according to the location of the discovery of the breed, color and shape. Radiometry reveals differences by the date of the finds. Concerning color, specimens are known:

• white;
• green (mainly Czech);
• yellow and brown shades;
• black tektites make up the majority.

When found in Australia, the stone is given the name Australite, on the island of Java - Yavanite. The Vietnamese, Thai and South Chinese varieties receive the name Indoshinite. Bediasite and Jordanite are American types, corresponding to the states of Texas and Georgia, respectively. Ivonite is found in the African west.

According to radiometric dating, such rocks are distinguished, which are several tens of thousands of years old. For example, this is the Nizhny Novgorod variety (Russia) and the Libyan glass (Libya). Australites and Yavanites up to 850,000 years old. The Bediasites date back to 36 million years.

The mineral is also distinguished by its shape: beans, dumbbells, buttons, drops, bulbs, fragments, balls and spheres.

The size varies from scanty to specimens of half a kilogram. The maximum weight is over 3 kg. Most often, samples do not exceed 5 cm. There are also differences in the structure, simple or more complex in each case, the degree of transparency.

Place of Birth

Different types of fossils are found in the territories, which is the reason for the many names: australites, indomalazites. There are quite a few producing countries. Deposits are found on all continents. The exception is Antarctica. Among the states:

• Germany;
• Indochina:
• many European territories;
• North America;
• Philippines;
• Africa;
• Russia, Nizhny Novgorod and other regions.

It is interesting that in Kazakhstan there is a crater, most likely a meteorite, which is a circle of 7 km. This is a natural monument called "tektite field".

Therapeutic action

Tektite and its properties have been used for health improvement since their appearance in everyday life. He is credited with the following qualities.

• Normalization of metabolism.
• Stabilization of pressure, reduction of headaches.
• Stress reduction, relaxation, stress relief.
• Improved liver and kidney function.
• Stimulation for blood circulation and replenishment of forces.
• Relief from disorders of the respiratory system.

Among the manifestations of the impact is an improvement in overall well-being, the stone is considered a help in the fight against a melancholy mood.Those who are ill should wear a charm until they recover. Its effect is very favorable for elderly owners.

magical qualities

Creating amulets in the form of bracelets, rosaries and pendants, they are undoubtedly credited with magical abilities. Wizards say that they get into the astral with their help. As well as:

• the owner is lucky;
• emotions will be under control;
• passions are to be appeased;
• a person is warned against rash acts;
• karma is cleared;
• other magic items increase their effect;
• creativity is activated;
• forces become conscious.

It is also a talisman against the evil eye. He also helps magicians in the ritual of summoning spirits. It also helps to detect deception.

Jewelry with tektite

Jewelers process the material to create a variety of products. It is well polished, has great hardness and density. Beads, pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings are made. Tektites have prices within the following limits (rubles):

• pendants from 1500 to 4700;
• beads are worth from 2000 to 7200;
• rings can cost up to 35 thousand, but usually - 2500;
• bracelets - up to 4000.

The cost depends on how much stone is in the product. And also from the metal from which the frame is made. Often it is gold and silver. But not every copy is suitable for making jewelry, being classified as a group of precious rocks.

How to wear

Wearing this addition to the wardrobe as an accessory, sometimes they mean healing and magical purposes. There are frequent cases of hand-made talismans. Beads from this stone are on sale (from 40 to 70 rubles), as a result of which you can assemble a thing according to your sketch.

When wearing natural tektite, contact with the skin is recommended. A pendant or ring would be ideal.A person who wants to improve his mental state should put "fake chrysolite" in his pocket. The healing properties of various ailments are manifested when it is in the aura zone. Positioning in front of the "third eye" activates unusual qualities.

How to distinguish from a fake

It is a very difficult task to distinguish natural tektite from a fake copy. Sometimes it is impossible to recognize among the broken bottle glass. The analysis and determination of the chemical composition helps to identify the authenticity of a copy.

Care rules

Recommendations that ensure the durability and beauty of the appearance of the stone will be as follows.

1. Avoid mechanical contact.
2. Do not use aggressive detergents.
3. Cleaning is carried out with warm water and soap, using a soft brush.
4. Air dry.

Tektite should not be stored together with other accessories, because it is easy to spoil it and scratch it.

Name and horoscope compatibility

The following signs of the zodiac wear the mineral with benefit.

• Aries with fiery elements, as a deterrent to emotions, helping to make decisions.
• Cancer, which needs to move this or that process off the ground or switch. Creative initiatives are realized, the character will be complemented by determination and the ability to communicate.

 
There will be no harm from the stone to the following signs:

• Taurus, who will find the missing energy resources.
• Gemini, the amulet will help them only in peace.
• Virgo will gain purposefulness and confidence.
• Scales for peace in the family and protection of the home.
• Scorpio to assist him in exercising leadership.
• Capricorn, neutral action.
• Aquarius who will receive recognition for their uniqueness and compliments.
• Pisces: suspension will protect from negative circumstances.

Contraindications exist for:

• Leo, subject to spontaneity and recklessness;
• Sagittarius, whom the talisman will simply confuse.

 
The latter is likely to spoil intuition. As for names, compatibility is possible with the following:

• Angelina;
• Gold;
• Maria;
• Arthur;
• Hermann;
• Elisha;
• Plato.

Eventually

Knowing where the tektites could come from, the shamans made amulets out of them and called for rain. The Russian tsars kept the stone in the treasury. Jewelers and collectors are also very interested in the mineral. Such a talisman will become an assistant for almost everyone.

Photo of Tektite stone