How beautiful rock crystal! Magical properties are attributed to him from time immemorial. It's nice to look at the shiny transparent edges. It was his beauty that he deserved close attention in the real and mystical worlds. It is a transparent variety of quartz, a mineral, one of the crystalline varieties of silica. Defect-free, pure and transparent crystals of this mineral are very valuable, as they are extremely rare. From a practical point of view, the most valuable crystals are 3-5 centimeters in size.
From ancient times it has been used. Even the inhabitants of Ancient Rome made seals, vessels and jewelry from it. Roman patricians on hot summer days liked to cool their hands on crystal balls. What can I say, noble, beautiful and comfortable. In ancient Greece, hemispheres were made from it, which were used for reading, which became the prototype of modern lenses. The priests made special lenses from it and commanded divine fire in front of the affected fellow citizens. That's where it came fromthe opinion that rock crystal has magical properties.
It was a reality… But fantasy begins with varieties of this mineral. Just listen: amethyst, citrine, rauchtopaz, morion… Names worthy of the works of the great Tolkien!
Rhinestone is mysterious. The magical properties of this mineral are reflected in the poetic line: "Will I see fate in a crystal ball?". The ancient sages claimed that it is a mystical alpine ice that does not melt under the sun. But not only the appearance gives it mystery. The ability to always keep a pleasantly cool surface is also elevated to the rank of mystical properties. It is rock crystal that they take with them to temples if they go to ask God for something, since it is believed that the owner of this stone will not be refused. For mystics, rock crystal embodies the idea of intertwining past and present. It is a symbol of purity, patience and perseverance. Fortune tellers see in it the infinity of space and use it to predict the future.
In the literal and figurative sense, rock crystal is multifaceted. The properties that characterize it are the perfection of form, impeccable transparency, an impressive play of light on its facets. The Alps occupy the first place in the world in terms of the amount of rock crystal in the bowels. In Russia, it is mined in the Urals, Altai and Yakutia. In connection with the Urals, Bozhov's tales (along with other minerals) also mention rock crystal, the magical properties of which formed the basis of these works.
Rock crystal is also used as a precious stone. Jewelry from this gem is loved by many fashionistas, as it is believed that it is able to attract love, joy of life, sympathy for the opposite sex, good luck, peace of mind and well-being to its owner. The faceted stone is inserted into rings and brooches, pendants and earrings. Men love him because he is a strong hunting symbol. And absolutely any person will be relieved of nightmares by a piece of rock crystal placed under the pillow before going to bed.
