Precious Ural stone Uvarovit - an unusual history of the mineral, its useful properties, photo of the gem, tips on buying and wearing

Precious Ural stone, patron of the family, career and honest earnings. Its appearance, close to emerald, makes an indelible impression.

History and origins

Uvarovite belongs to the type of garnet (atypical variety). It was first found in 1832 in the Urals (Saranovskoye deposit). Chemist and mineralogist Hermann Hess was the first to discover and describe the properties of an unusual stone. Contrary to many years of tradition, the mineral received its unusual name not from the Greek language, but in honor of the eminent Count Uvarov.

Being the nephew of Catherine the Great, he showed the Empress a unique gem. Her Majesty appreciated the curious gift. All further studies of the mineral unfolded under the powerful patronage of her and Count Uvarov (who, moreover, served as president of the Academy of Sciences).

Abroad, the unique Ural stone has gained popularity. Jewelry made with uvarovite looks amazing and has been considered a spectacular gift for over two centuries. There were many other people who wanted to name the gem:

• Trautwinite by the name of an American scientist
• Chrome garnet - mineral chemists dubbed the Ural stone this way
• Imperial stone - historians paid tribute to the patrons of the mineral
• Hanelite is the Indian name for a mineral mined in Hanli.

Properties of uvarovite

The properties of the mineral are unique - from physical, healing to magical features.

Physical Properties

The difference between the stone is its unusual granularity - the nugget consists of small (from 2 to 3 millimeters in size) grains. According to the chemical composition, it is quartz (calcium) silicate of green, even emerald color. The reason for the bright color is the high content of chromium. If there is more iron in the composition, then the nugget gets a darker color. A rare case is the presence of titanium, then the gem acquires a yellow tint or streaks resembling rust.

The formula of the mineral is Ca3Cr2(SiO4)3, its hardness is between 6.5 and 7. The density is from 3.4 to 3.8 grams per cubic centimeter. It is characterized by cubic syngony, uneven (up to semi-conchoidal) fracture, cleavage is completely absent. The gem is characterized by a glassy luster, high transparency (sometimes, semi-transparency), green colors with different shades. It is usually found in the form of drusen or brushes, consisting of small granules of small size (up to 3 millimeters).

Uvarovit durable stone, very resistant to aggressive environments. This distinguishes it favorably from other grenades. A gem from the Urals withstands both temperature extremes and high acidity.

Medicinal properties

Uvarovite is endowed with healing properties in abundance. Physicians began to use it long before its discovery in 1832. Since ancient times, it has been used to treat purely male problems - the stone returned potency. Other healing properties are less effective, but many will find it useful to carry a gem with them.Among the effects are an increase in the speed of blood circulation, renewal of its composition and balancing of blood pressure. Especially well treats hypertension and anemia.

The word "balance" is key to the healing qualities of the stone. It normalizes metabolism, all vital functions of the body. The female problem with a lot of weight is also solved by the Ural mineral - it filters toxins and toxins. Another example of the versatility of the gem is the ability to noticeably improve the condition of the skin, hair and nails.

The healing power of the mineral extends to hearing and vision, up to recovery. Healers usually used it for cataracts, glaucoma.

By applying a stone to the temples, even a migraine can be cured. As a support, for everyday use, pendants are better suited.

Additional properties of the nugget are the treatment of a number of psychological diseases (depression, anxiety, unstable mood) and the ability to cope with neurological manifestations, such as lack of sleep, accumulated fatigue.

The list of contraindications is rather narrow, but it is reasonable to pay attention to it. First on the list are diseases of the internal organs - the gallbladder, kidneys. Unfortunately, the Ural gem worsens their condition. In the case of regular use, even the appearance of stones in the bile ducts is possible.

magical properties

Green stones have been helping the magicians of the Ural lands since ancient times. The main direction of the magical effect of the stone is the family and financial spheres. It is for the tasks associated with them that the nugget is most effective.

The specifics of uvarovite monetary assistance differs from many analogues or amulets.The stone contributes to quick enrichment, providing the only condition for the wearer - to earn by one's own labor. For lovers of "easy money", casinos, stock exchanges or financial pyramids, it is not suitable.

The desire to make a career, he patronizes. It is well used in the course of finding a high-paying job. Contributes to the preservation of funds and competent, reasonable spending.

In family and love affairs, the effect of the stone is similar to the magical effect of amulets. Often used in rituals and love spells. It differs in that it helps to find pure love, which, according to the fate of a person, is useless to use a gem for love spells. In the future, it will help create a strong family. If you give a Ural stone to a dysfunctional married couple, in which betrayal and abuse have already begun, the likelihood of maintaining a cell of society increases, and even the possibility of reviving warm relations remains.

Rituals performed with the use of uvarovite are usually aimed at finding true love. The simplest of the rituals to strengthen the family consists in sewing a gem into the corner of the betrothed's pillow. This will help to maintain fidelity and the desire to make love to your wife.

In Europe, it is customary to give a ring with this stone to the bride for engagement. It is believed that this will ensure the emergence of love and affection in the girl's heart, which will only grow stronger over the years.

The protective functionality of the stone consists in general protection from troubles and adversities - thieves, natural disasters. The very presence of a stone in the apartment will help get rid of alcohol addiction.

The stone provides additional assistance in the field of intuition. The wearer of the ring with the Ural gem will be able to distinguish lies from truth.The suspension will tell you the only right decision in many difficult life situations.

Place of Birth

Geologists are searching for the precious mineral all over the world. The glory of Russian gems thunders, as before - they have the strongest energy. Good examples are mined in the mountains of Scotland.

Small deposits are found in many countries - the USA, Norway, African countries. Mining is carried out in Italy, India, Finland.

Among the places of production in Europe, Finnish ones are especially distinguished - specimens up to one and a half centimeters are found here.

In addition to the size of the stones, each deposit has its own specific color of the finds:

• Ural gems have a bright, rich green color, close to emerald.
• Scottish Glen Scriag is famous for its darker, deeper greens and flecks of grey.
• The Indian deposit Khanle is a source of unique finds. Here you can find samples of green-brown color (due to the high content of titanium).

Recommendations for buying, wearing

The main area of ​​application of uvarovite, a very unusual stone, is the manufacture of jewelry. The love of master jewelers for him is strong, as in the old days. The undoubted advantage is the natural beauty of the stone, which provides a spectacular view of the product.

In addition, the gem is not cut, which significantly saves strength. The small size of the stones leaves the jeweler only the task of choosing a setting. Externally, the gems are in a single formation - the aggregate. Lovers of unique and exclusive jewelry feel free to buy products with this stone. They are 100 percent unique, because they are created exclusively by the forces of nature.

The cost of products strongly depends on the metal from which the frame is made.So, a pendant with a silver frame costs about 15-18 thousand rubles. The gold analogue costs from 100 thousand.

Earrings with uvarovite in silver are estimated at a minimum of 14 thousand rubles, in gold the amounts reach 160 thousand rubles.

Fake Ural emerald occurs regularly. Although it is not an expensive stone, its cost is far from low. To cast a fake, pay attention to several signs:

• Transparency and color of the crystal. They should be uneven - the same tone and the absence of cloudy areas are alarming, suggestive of falsification.
• Hardness is one of the main distinguishing features. It is harder than glass and can scratch it.
• The average size of minerals is from 2 to 3 millimeters. By purchasing large minerals, the buyer takes a risk.
• The simplest test is to warm the jewelry in your hands. Real materials will stay cold for a long time. Glass or plastic products heat up instantly.

Wearing jewelry is a special art. There are many tips for uvarovit. For example, Ural stones will go well with strict clothes in white, gray, black. They are also suitable for festive options - silver and gold attire. The similarity with a deep shade of emerald will give the image of nobility. Loose modern style of clothing is difficult to match with it. Uvarovite in the photo looks very organic with most of the business clothes.

The gem almost does not require care - its excellent physical properties guarantee safety, even after chemistry. The main thing to keep an eye on is the energy state. The stone needs to be cleaned periodically (and physically too). A simple and effective way is to put the nugget in a bath with salt or cleansing herbs.The fastest is to rinse under cold running water.

Photo stone Uvarovit