Quite a lot has been written and said about the magical properties of precious and semiprecious stones. Each stone has its own characteristics, care requirements and "preferences" in the choice of the owner. One of the most amazing stones to help build relationships with people is ametrine.
Description
As the name implies, amethrin will combine the properties of two stones - purple amethyst and yellow citrine. In addition to color, this stone is also a combination of beneficial properties. amethyst and citrine, which makes it very useful for its owner.
Despite the fact that ametrine is a common breed of quartz minerals, it is very rare, so you can often find fakes for a huge cost.
The meaning of the color of this stone is interpreted in different ways: someone says that the combination of two colors symbolizes the reunion of two loving hearts, and someone believes that purple and yellow give an understanding of the world, therefore, understanding people, and improve the communication skills of the wearer. However, the legend about the origin of this mineral speaks in favor of the version about the union of lovers.
When the conquistadors arrived in Bolivia (hence the second name for the mineral - bolivianite), feelings flared up between the daughter of one of the leaders and the main conqueror. Here the legends diverge.
According to one version, the Bolivian woman wanted to escape with her beloved to Europe, but her compatriots found out about this and killed her for betraying her native land. All that she managed to leave as a keepsake of herself before her death was a beautiful two-tone stone, which the girl gave to her man.After her death, rebellions of the Indians began, so the conquistadors had to return to Spain, where the amazing mineral was presented to the queen.
The second variation of the legend is less bloody and less tragic. When the conquistador and the Bolivian realized that they loved each other, her father-leader gave his consent to the wedding, and as a dowry for his daughter, he also gave ametrine mines.
Raw ametrine has a glass luster. This mineral is transparent, has no internal damage, polychrome, that is, having several colors, quartz. To meet an instance where color transitions would be visible is a rarity. As a rule, the transition is more noticeable on large carat stones, therefore, the price of such stones is much higher.
Place of Birth
There are not many places around the world where ametrine is mined. The largest deposit is located in Bolivia, in the mines of Anahai, named, according to legend, in honor of the leader’s daughter, who fell in love with the conquistador. About 90% of the total amount of mineral in the world is mined there.
Not so long ago, stone deposits were discovered in Brazil, but the quality of Brazilian specimens is much lower, so you can use them to create jewelry only after a number of additional treatments to ennoble.
In addition to these two countries, stone is also found on the territory of Russia and the United States of America, but these are very rare cases that do not allow us to talk about the discovery of new deposits.
The properties
Bolivianite has a fairly wide range of the most diverse properties. Conventionally, they can be divided into three groups.
Physical
Physical properties are the properties of the stone itself, regardless of who wears it.
Each instance has its own unique color. In its chemical component, ametrine - it is one of the varieties of silicon dioxide, which is formed in the form of a prismatic crystal. Hard enough - on the Mohs scale, its hardness is 7 points.
Due to its hardness, the mineral can be subjected to various types of cuts and used for the manufacture of jewelry.
It is characterized by transparency, while it has a glass luster and light-reflecting ability.
Magical
The main influence is due to the color scheme of the stone: a yellow hue affects Manipura - this is the third chakra, which is located in the solar plexus. She is responsible for the professional success of a person and his ability to make commitments. Yellow color stimulates the flow of spiritual forces to this chakra, activating it.
All shades of purple found in ametrine affect Sahasrara, the seventh human chakra located in the crown region. The seventh chakra is responsible for the spiritual illumination of man, his connection with the Cosmos.
In addition, it is a huge repository of knowledge. The combination of these two colors makes it clear that ametrine is not only a conductor of the spiritual path, but also a battery that helps to accumulate strength to deal with the difficulties that arise in a person’s path.
Ametrin gives self-confidence, a positive perception of the world, an understanding of people, which gives the ability to quickly find a common language with other people and, possibly, romantic relationships.
The stone is used to avoid conflicts, quarrels, violence and manifestations of cruelty.
It is a stone of peace and understanding. He will make his owner more calm and balanced. Bolivianite helps to unleash creativity and the gift of foresight, if any.
Mages and practitioners use the stone to strengthen their abilities, discovering the highest truth. In the right hands, he helps communicate with other worlds and their representatives. A stone laid under a pillow will bring prophetic dreams.
Due to its polychrome nature, it was believed that the stone will help in controlling the weather - it was very valuable for shamans of various tribes.
It is recommended to pay attention to the color of the purchased mineral - depending on which color there will be more, those of its features will be better developed, therefore, they will be able to have more impact on the person.
Medical
If a girl prefers to wear ametrine in the ring, then the stone will affect her reproductive health, improving it and slowing down the aging process in this area. Being in the head area (for example, in earrings), the stone will improve vision, normalize pressure and relieve headache spasms.
When worn on a rather long chain as a suspension, the mineral will facilitate the digestive tract, and when in direct contact with the skin, bolivianite rejuvenates it and facilitates the occurrence of skin diseases if any.
As you can understand, the specific properties of the stone are associated with the method of wearing it. But, besides this, ametrine in any form affects the general condition of a person, improving mental activity, calming the central nervous system, strengthening blood vessels, improving immunity and normalizing the genitourinary system as a whole. It is believed that this mineral can improve hearing and vision.
With its help, it is possible to smooth out an unstable emotional background, thereby saving a person from depression and apathy (unless, of course, depression is caused precisely by emotional changes and does not have a biochemical cause).
This stone helps with insomnia, cleanses the blood of toxins, can slow down or completely stop the inflammatory processes of the urinary system (in the liver and kidneys).
How to distinguish from a fake?
Due to the rarity of ametrine and its value, this mineral is very often faked. It is very unpleasant to buy jewelry for a fabulous amount, and then find out that this is an artificially grown fake. Only a professional jeweler can distinguish a real stone from its non-precious copy, but, knowing some of the features of the stone, this can be done independently.
Natural stone is not too bright. The pronounced, flashy colors indicate that you have a synthetic fake.
The most common laboratory fake used for counterfeiting is sitall.
This is a hydrothermal (grown) stone. The stones are very similar, but the cost of a real ametrine varies from $ 40 to $ 70 per carat, and the price of a glass is only $ 3-5.
Artificial stone is also characterized by sharp transitions between colors. For a natural mineral, this is a rarity. If three or more sharp transitions from violet to yellow, and vice versa, are immediately observed in the coloration, then it is likely that there is a fake stone in front of you. The natural sample will differ in soft transitions and gradual, smooth flowing from one color to another with the help of accompanying border tones.
True natural bolivianite is easy to scratch. - it is worth remembering this, not only during a fake check, but also in the future, while wearing.
Who is it for?
Ametrine is suitable for almost everyone but it will bring tangible benefits to only a few zodiac signs: Cancer, Leo and Aries. The stone has a good effect on all fire signs, including Sagittarius. But he will give him peace and help not flare up over trifles, but Leo and Aries will give patience, vitality and resistance to various difficulties.
Aries, like any other fire sign, has increased irritability and emotionality. The stone will help to avoid this, and also heal from attacks of aggression and making rash decisions.
Royal Lions will find harmony with the world and with themselves.
In addition, the mineral will help to slightly muffle such negative features of this sign as vanity, laziness and pride, but will strengthen all the positive qualities, including generosity and generosity.
Sagittarius will acquire the thoughtfulness that is so necessary for him and, perhaps, will be able to understand what is the meaning of his life, where is his place and where to move on.
Bolivianitis is most beneficial for Cancer. Cancers themselves often find themselves in the grip of bad thoughts and doubts, and this mineral will give them optimism and the ability to enjoy life, forgetting about past failures.
Absolutely not suitable ametrine for Dev.
He can make them too lethargic, lazy and kill the interest in life, but he will not develop the most pleasant quality of their character - cowardice.
In addition, bolivianitis can weaken the will of the Maidens, after which they may well get into bad company or be obedient to someone else's will.
If you start from the profession of a person when choosing a stone, then ametrine is suitable for those whose work is related to people - politicians, teachers, journalists and other similar professions. Ametrin will provide an opportunity to pull people to their side, avoid conflict situations and negotiate in an atmosphere of calm.
Also, ametrine is perfect for holders of risk-related professions - stuntmen, military, firefighters, policemen and other people with similar professions. The stone will give them prudence, goodwill and help to avoid manifestations of violence and various injuries.
It is worth remembering that when choosing a stone amulet, you need to rely not only on your knowledge about the compatibility of the stone and the owner, but you must also listen to your intuition.
If, despite all the contradictions, a person feels that this particular stone should be his, then you should pay attention to this feeling and give in to it.
In the same way, you need to listen to yourself in those cases, if, despite the ideal compatibility, a person suddenly feels hostility or even disgust from the crystal.
Stone Care
Ametrine should be protected from aggressive cleansers, exposure to cosmetics and high temperatures. For this reason, washing in the shower or in the bath in jewelry is strictly prohibited, otherwise the jewelry will lose its attractiveness. You should also not drop the jewelry or handle it carelessly, allowing the appearance of chips and cracks. Also, the decoration should be protected from direct sunlight - bolivianite does not tolerate them and may eventually fade and later completely fade.
About how a stone affects a person, see below.
