Since ancient times, people have relied on the protective and reinforcing functions of various items, called amulets, amulets, talismans. Often using colored, noble stones in this role, the appearance of which is saturated with legends of different peoples.
Gem stones were widely used as amulets, because of their rarity they became precious. In addition to amulets, they are often used in various jewelry. One of them is aventurine.
Aventurine Gem
Aventurine is a variety of quartz with tiny scattered inclusions of mica and other minerals, with a shimmering sheen. Depending on the place of formation, each gem has its own color, depending on the natural components and the environment of formation.
Different peoples had their own names for the gem, due to its appearance, use and attached magical properties. In Russia it was called the golden spark, in other places it was a golden stone, a spark, and in China it was called a stone.love and imperial, the imperial seal was made from it, they bowed before it.
Aventurine he began to be called in Italy, which means "fun adventure, adventure".
Stone Properties
This opaque mineral, shining like glass, with white flecks, is highly polished. On the Mohs hardness scale, in which diamond occupies an absolute position of 10, aventurine varies from 6 to 7, for reflection - steel, depending on the alloy, varies from 5.5 to 7.5 on this scale. Being quite hard, it at the same time fragile.
The gem is refractory in structure and poorly soluble in acid, in addition to mica, it sometimes contains iron minerals. In nature, varieties of aventurine differ in color, depending on the incoming components and the place of extraction, affecting the magical qualities.
Color and magical properties
The range of colors in aventurine is quite diverse. They are found in nature in the following colors and shades: white, pink, orange, red and white, cherry, green, blue, yellow, black. Each of them is exceptional in terms of its constituent substances, which have a peculiar, depending on the shade, effect on the owner. Therefore, everyone needs to find a stone of their own color, initially knowing what colors aventurine is.
White. It does not look completely white, but rather with randomly scattered stripes of golden color on a white background.
Pink. Because of the stoneiron in sufficient quantity for color, it turns pink. Symbolizing love, bestows it to create a strong family and meet the beloved (th).
Orange. Helps in business and trade transactions, in everything related to money.
Red with white. A mineral of a unique color, reminiscent of marble due to mixed white and red spots, laid out in a beautiful and unique pattern. Prevents diseases, assists in discovering the ability to create.
Brown (cherry blossom). In a significant amount for color, hematite gives a color with a red tint, reminiscent of cherry. Its extraordinary hue and attractiveness make it stand out from all the colors of aventurine that it comes in. The stone gives peace through self-confidence and determination. Helps to see your creative potential talents and develop them. Favors the vision of one's path and the purpose associated with it, which allows one to follow it freely, through all traps and alterations.
Green. Received the additional name fuchsite, in honor of the famous mineralogist I. N. von Fuchs, a native of Germany, the stone is rich in chromium, as a result of which it is colored green. Scattered over the entire area, particles of mica endow it with a beautiful green sparkling shimmer. It attracts funds, giving success in this field of activity: opening sources of income, winnings, promotion, professional progress.
Blue. The bottomless blue color of the gem with white sparks scattered everywhere gives it extraordinary beauty and grandeur. Helps to build relationships with the outside world, to establish connections, develops sociability. Useful for daily activities related to oratory and mass communication.
Yellow (honey). Honey yellowness is obtained from potassium mica in large quantities. In appearance, the polished surface really looks like honey. Provides physical and moral support in experiencing difficult situations and circumstances, restores vigor after hard work. Cleansing the mind of any negativity, calms it down.
Black Gem Features
Special is a black stone, which stands out in color from the entire gamut of aventurine colors, and in its properties and influence on the owner. The black gem is the hardest, most durable and massive. It differs from stones of other colors in that it should be worn with great care by all signs of the zodiac. Its radiated power negatively affects the psychological state, causing mental disorders.
Then the question arises: who suits the properties of the black aventurine stone and who can use its power without fear of becoming insane? Only very strong-willed people who own the power radiated by the gem, not amenable to its influence. The stone looks like stars scattered across the night sky.
Healing properties
Healers involved in stone healing,testify to the presence of medicinal properties in aventurine, its beneficial effect on the nervous system, except for black aventurine, the color of which can excite the human psyche, leading to mental disorder. A stone of other shades stabilizes the emotional background, normalizing sleep.
The mineral has a beneficial effect on the skin, eliminating pathologies with constant wear and application to the affected areas. Its healing qualities extend to the circulatory and digestive systems, respiratory organs, relieve thyroid problems, for which it is desirable to wear it in the form of beads or a pendant.
Green aventurine stone eliminates headaches and develops memory, yellow color - promotes the removal of stones, favorably affecting urolithiasis. When worn as a ring, it removes excess fluid from the body and eliminates excess weight.
This mineral is not for permanent wear, after treatment it is removed. Wearing for more than a month can lead to an imbalance of internal energies, since not all body systems need excessive activity and rapid processes. Instead of good, it can bring harm. The best time to wear is the waning moon. The peak of the radiation of healing properties in the year falls on September.
Magical Properties
The healing properties of the stone are closely related to the magical properties of aventurine, endowing its owner with success, activity in life, strength, protecting from negative outside influences and disasters. Shiny, reflectivethe surface of the processed mineral drives away all negative messages from the outside, returning those who sent back.
This gem is not suitable for everyone, touching it can bring bad luck and harm to some. The impact on the personality depends on the color of aventurine, each color carries its own specific character traits. There are certain common qualities shared by all aventurine colors. The instability of character, up to frivolity, is due to the direct connection of the stone with the Moon, which affects all life on Earth differently depending on the phase.
The influence of celestial bodies is closely related to the date of birth, to the exact hour. Wearing and using a gem in treatment is contraindicated for some signs of the zodiac, others should limit contact. Astrology answers the question of who the aventurine stone property suits.
Aventurine in astrology
According to astrology, the magical properties of aventurine stone have a beneficial effect on some signs of water and earth. Just don't be in constant contact with him. The blue aventurine stone is ideal for Taurus, it will bring solemnity with romance into their lives. Virgo will find sensuality and kindness in the gem.
It is better for representatives of air signs to use it only as a pendant, for occasions when his help will come in handy, in accomplishments accompanied by events occurring for the first time. The first feeling, the kiss, the first step towards something. Starting a business, eg.
Those born under the sign of the element of fire cannot contact him, otherwise you can destroy your whole life, you should not even try it on. Their egocentrism, activity and emotionality, intensified by the influence of the properties of aventurine, will develop into harshness and cockiness, seasoned with hysteria. Resentment and disappointment will settle inside.
Amulets and charms
Various amulets and amulets have been made from aventurine stones with magical properties since ancient times. This is not surprising, having beauty and influence on a person, it inspires creativity. When used wisely, as prescribed, it brings success and we alth. Develops leadership qualities. The stones are worn in a variety of jewelry and crafted amulets.
Aventurine is ideal for those who boldly go forward, into the unknown, admire constant changes, and meet all the vicissitudes of fate with complete humility. Too emotional and unable to control his emotions, it is better to shun him, the power radiated by the stone will further exacerbate excessive excitability, leading to rage and rage.
Natural stones and fakes
Before purchasing, one should take into account the fact of the origin of the mineral, which is important for wearing and treating. It appeared in nature or artificially grown, or even a fake of colored glass. The Venetian craftsmen learned how to get it artificially, although the lost method was known even before Christ. e. in ancient Egypt.
When you are bad at something, it is easiest to get a stone grown in artificially created conditions instead of a gem formed in nature. In order not to becomea victim of scammers, you should always remember what colors aventurine is in nature and most often. For example, a blue stone is the least common, but it is most often counterfeited.
How to distinguish a fake from a genuine mineral
Fakes are mostly unnaturally bright, natural stones, for all their sparkle, give a haze. Shiny ones are made from molten glass, to which micro-shavings are evenly added, constantly stirring, as if semolina is boiled.
The distinctive properties of a genuine stone include its strength, when you run it over glass, it will most likely leave a mark on the glass, and when you try to scratch the stone with glass, nothing will come of it. Look closely at the shape of the inclusions and their distribution on the surface. In a mineral of natural origin, inclusions are mostly irregular in shape and measured.
It is clear that it does not make sense to acquire a mineral of unnatural origin, it, devoid of strength and qualities, will become a mere piece of glass.
