Dolerite is a stone whose properties are not fully used by people. Moreover, many have not heard of the existence of such a mineral at all. And those who know the name usually associate it with Yakutia or Kamchatka. People familiar with the mineral are often convinced that this is one of the bath stones and only.
Meanwhile, dolerite is a stone whose properties are not limited to a healing effect during bath procedures. And its deposits are found not only in Yakutia, they are scattered all over the world. For example, one of the oldest and most famous is located in the United States of America, in Arizona. And this suggests that the mineral played an important role in the culture and religious rituals of the indigenous people of the West.
However, the history of dolerite is associated not only with the Indians, but also with other peoples. For example, the very name of this stone refers to Greek culture.
About the name of the mineral
Dolerite stone was not always called that. It used to be known as diabase. However, it cannot be argued that the mineral has changed its name. Both names were in use, just one of them has lost its relevance today. In France, for example, the mineral is still called diabase. In general, in the world it is now customary to call the stone itself dolerite, and its deposits - "diabase structure of rocks."
Both names come from Greek but have different meanings:
- διάβασς (diabase) - splitting something, crossing;
- δολερός (dolerite) – deceptive, treacherous.
However, many geologists and esotericists argue that diabase and dolerite are different minerals, although they are similar to each other. In ordinary life, it is also quite possible to get confused in the names. For example, in stores selling bath stones, dolerite and diabase are often presented as different minerals.
Since the final point in the dispute between scientists and mystics about the name and varieties of the stone has not been set, it is worth considering it not as two different, but as one mineral. Which of the meanings is more suitable for the stone? This can only be judged by reading its history, application and, of course, the list of properties.
How many varieties of this mineral are there?
Geologists today know more than thirty-five varieties of stones known as dolerites, or diabases. However, people who are far from scientific studies related to minerals find it very difficult todistinguish without expert explanations.
In other words, the differences between different types are in the characterizing details, visible only when looking at the stone through a magnifying glass. At the same time, you also need to know what to look for. The varieties are determined by the features of rock formation, which are inherent in a particular deposit. That is, the Yakut dolerite will differ from the one mined in Arizona or Wales in its structure and composition. The impurities added to the main rock will be different, as will the grit.
What was this mineral used for in the old days? Examples of large-scale applications
As a rule, minerals are perceived as talisman stones, material for various crafts, bath procedures, massages and, of course, for making jewelry.
However, the hardness of dolerite allows it to be used not only for the above purposes. From it they made furniture, statues, built buildings and altars, occult structures. They even paved squares.
For example, the Vorontsov Palace, located in Alupka, was built from local, Crimean dolerite. It was also used to pave the Red Square in Moscow. Most of the statues presented in museums at expositions dedicated to the culture of the ancient Egyptians are made of dolerite. For example, the world-famous black statue of the "Seated Pharaoh", depicting Neferhotep the First, is made from this stone.
The world famous Wonder of the World located inEngland, in the county of Wiltshire, made of dolerite. Of course, we are talking about Stonehenge. The stone boulders that make up this structure are nothing more than large pieces of mineral, lightly polished by humans.
If you don't go deep into antiquity, you can think of commemorative plaques, monuments on the city streets of Europe, black serving tables from the beginning of the last century, and much more. This stone is also used in the funeral business, monuments are made from it, graves are decorated with it.
However, the use in architecture, art, urban planning and even in everyday life does not make the mineral a material devoid of mystical properties. The stone has powerful energy and has a significant impact on the he alth, well-being and fate of the person wearing it.
Healing properties of the mineral
Dolerite is a stone whose properties have a strong influence on the human nervous system. Even a careful look at a piece of furniture or some trifle, a decorative figurine made of this mineral already calms. And with direct contact with the human body, its influence increases many times over.
Probably, this is why many Muscovites like to walk along Red Square, and tourists who have visited the Vorontsov Palace note the special, peaceful atmosphere that fills the rooms. Probably, because of this property, people are so attracted by the mysterious Stonehenge boulders, and those who are interested in the art of Ancient Egypt pay special attention to the feeling of “calm grandeur”, which emanates from black people.statues.
In addition to the beneficial effect on the human nervous system, the stone has an effect:
- on the kidneys;
- liver;
- bladder.
Mineral normalizes blood pressure, stabilizes the heart, relieves stress, relieves fatigue, neutralizes attacks of irritability, aggression and anger.
In East Asia, balls of this mineral have been used since ancient times for foot massage. However, even today, any person vacationing in Thailand or in the South-East of China can try out massage procedures performed by balls from this stone.
How studied are the mystical properties of the mineral?
Dolerite is a stone whose properties, on the one hand, are very well studied, and on the other, completely unknown.
For example, no one can answer the question of why Stonehenge was built from this particular stone. Explanations of the choice of material by its availability or ease of processing do not stand up to criticism. Dolerite does not lie all over the surface waiting to be used. And the nearest deposit to Stonehenge is very far away even by today's standards.
Probably, people will never be able to find out how and why the mineral was used by the indigenous people of North America. The choice of dolerite as a material for some Egyptian statues will also remain incomprehensible. After all, not all figurines of cats, gods or pharaohs are made of this stone.
However, absolutely everything is known about everything that relates to the interaction of a mineral and human energy. Therefore, it will not be difficult to understand whether it is worth using this mineral as a talisman.
How does a mineral interact with a person?
Dolerite is a stone, the photo of which fascinates with its beauty, mystery and inexplicable feeling of power emanating from the mineral. Of course, each person, looking at the pictures, involuntarily thinks about purchasing for himself any product from it.
However, the mineral is not suitable for everyone. The stone is "in love" with active, optimistic, impulsive, strong-willed, decisive and energetic people who know how to value themselves. Products from it are contraindicated for "quiet", shy and negatively related to changes in people's lives. The mineral is not suitable for those who suffer from low self-esteem, do not feel confident in their actions, do not know how to make decisions and bear responsibility for them. Not suitable as a talisman stone for passive, not prone to initiative, lazy people.
What is good about dolerite stone? Properties, who suits the zodiac and what is combined with
What is the use of this mineral? This is a very important question, because stones affect a person’s energy, his fate and emotional state in completely different ways. Products made from natural minerals can both attract something good and necessary to a person, such as money, and take it away.
What will attract a dolerite to a person's life? The properties of the stone are as follows:
- attract good luck;
- help in making the right decisions;
- avoiding the risk of fraud or scams;
- increased performance;
- influx of vitality and energy.
The stone is "friends" with jasper. Together they form a powerful energy ring that protects a person and directs his activity in the right direction.
Who suits this mineral according to the sign of the zodiac? The answer to this question is very simple - everyone. Each person can wear a dolerite amulet, regardless of which zodiac constellation he was born under. The stone belongs to the ancient, so-called "primary" energy sources. Therefore, its suitability is determined not by the influence of the stars, but by the type of personality of a person, the qualities of his character.
How to wear this mineral?
In the windows of Russian jewelry stores that offer jewelry with natural minerals and gems, you can often see Yakut dolerite in earrings, pendants, brooches, bracelets. In Western Europe, cufflinks, tie clips and neckerchief pins decorated with this stone are extremely popular. You can see other types of jewelry with this mineral.
Such a variety involuntarily raises the question of how to wear products with dolerite? After all, each stone "loves" its specific place. Depending on where the mineral is located, its properties and intensity of influence change.
There are three places on the human bodywhich this stone “prefers”:
- neck;
- left side;
- right side of the body.
A mineral is worn around the neck if it is necessary to achieve good luck in a new endeavor, for example, start a business or successfully pass an interview, go somewhere. In other words, a stone should be worn around the neck when there is something unknown, new for a person, something in which there is no experience.
On the left, the mineral is worn if necessary:
- get someone's help;
- ensure the participation of influential people, officials in something;
- get sponsorship;
- if you need investments, grants, loans.
It makes sense to wear a product with this stone on the left even if you need high-quality and understandable advice from a specialist, for example, a lawyer or real estate agent.
On the right, the stone is placed in exceptional and dangerous situations. For example, if the company is in danger of going bankrupt or is facing a court hearing, then you should wear a product with a stone on the right.
What is a mineral. Composition of dolerite
He's quite peculiar. And it is he who explains both its unique properties and the breadth of applications.
Dolerite is a type of bas alt. That is, the stone was formed many millennia ago in the vents of active volcanoes. And this means that he absorbed all the power and greatness of the fiery element, all its indomitability.
The composition of the stone is dominated by:
- labrador;
- augit;
- silica.
To themvarious impurities are added. Their presence and variety depend on the place where the mineral was formed.
Using a mineral in baths: advantages and disadvantages
The use of the mineral in bathing procedures is due to the composition of dolerite. The use of stones in baths depends on their density and heat resistance. The composition of this mineral is ideal for this use.
The most famous variety of these stones among attendants is gabbro-diabase. It is a volcanic rock of cainotire origin. Outwardly, dolerite for a bath is not particularly attractive, which is not surprising, because the stones are not polished, not processed in any way and are sold in “small wholesale”. The difference with the minerals that adorn jewelry is enormous. Sauna stones are dark minerals with whitening veins, giving the impression of being covered with a layer of “secular dust”. It is not always possible to understand even that they are not gray.
However, in this case, the impression made is very misleading. Dolerite for a bath has unique properties, it simply has no analogues. The most important of them are:
- high level of heat transfer;
- resistance to heating and cooling cycles;
- immunity to sudden changes in temperature.
Dolerite withstands at least 300 cycles of instantaneous temperature changes without any change, fully maintaining its integrity.
However, professional bath attendants rarely use this mineral alone, they usually combine it with other stones. This is done because dolerite heats up very slowly. Although it keeps heat much longer than all other types of bath stones, its single use, so to speak "solo", is not practiced by specialists.
Other disadvantages of this mineral include the following:
- permanent formation of "soot", which is difficult to remove;
- formation of persistent stains when essential oils get on the surface.
Traces of oil cannot be removed from the surface of dolerite. No modern tool will help with this. They don't go away with time. Of course, for your own, personal bathhouse, this nuance is not a significant drawback. But if we are talking about public places, then this property of the stone is extremely important. After all, it is impossible to explain to visitors that minerals are not dirty. People are quite squeamish and are unlikely to visit a bathhouse in which stones are constantly spattered with something.
How durable is this mineral when used in a sauna? How is it destroyed?
Dolerite withstands 300 cycles of sudden temperature changes, but after that it collapses. Cracks form on the stones, and subsequently the mineral splits into several pieces.
This feature has led to the fact that many owners of public baths have a "side business". That is, various amulets, amulets, jewelry are made from fragments of dolerite that have become unusable. Often they do not do this on their own, but sell the spent mineral to art workshops or to craftsmen working privately.way. Of course, a product with such dolerite does not have any magical or healing qualities. The stone split in the sauna has already given people everything it could, it has not only lost its properties, in fact the mineral has “died”. Therefore, when purchasing products with dolerite, you need to be very careful and extremely careful. Although such decorations, of course, will not harm, they will not bring any benefit either.
As for the service life of the mineral in saunas, bath attendants limit them to two years. Of course, the shelf life of dolerite directly depends on the frequency and intensity of use of the sauna.
At the moment of destruction, the stone literally “gives off its spirit”. Breaking apart, dolerite releases a "cloud" of sulfur, filling the room with a specific pungent smell, which is very difficult to get rid of. Particularly impressionable people say that the stone actually "dies" in the same way as any living creature does.
