Types of white precious and semiprecious stones

White stone in nature is a rarity. This category includes transparent crystals, including one of the most expensive gems - diamond. The purity of a white mineral is determined by comparing it with a snow-white sheet of paper, while the closer the color of the stone to the sample, the higher its cost.

Among the gemstones, these minerals are most popular.

• Diamond - one of the most expensive gemstones in the world, which is characterized by extremely high transparency and durability. Diamonds are made from this colorless stone, which always serve as a symbol of luxury and prestige. The ability to maintain transparency and the complexity of faceting a mineral only increase its value potential. Mystics say that a diamond has the property of “becoming attached” to its owner, becoming its reliable friend.

• Spinel - one of the rarest precious minerals, which, like diamond, does not have a pronounced color. This stone is loved by jewelers, because it is easily cut, and after processing the spinel, its crystals look like diamonds. It is believed that jewelry made from spinel brings good luck in love and restores male power.

• Topaz - a gem of white color, which is rarely found in nature.This mineral has always been considered a symbol of prudence and exceptional purity of thoughts, it protects its owners from evil eye and damage, brings good luck in all endeavors, promotes spiritual growth and improves the financial situation.

• Beryl - unlike diamond, beryl shine is less pronounced. This is a matte stone that has no obvious glare. This noble restraint is highly appreciated by people who prefer stones that look mysterious and cold. Despite external modesty, this stone is highly appreciated by jewelers, and the price of one carat reaches several hundred dollars in the world market.

• Pearls - This is a natural white stone that forms inside the sink and is composed entirely of calcium. Decorative mineral retains its attractiveness and original appearance for at least 300 years. Milky-white and white-pink pearls are common in nature. Such stones are highly valued, the cost of one bead starts at $ 100.

• Tourmaline - This stone is almost not found in jewelry presented in ordinary stores. Products from it are released exclusively and only in limited quantities. It is believed that he serves as a talisman for his master, protecting him from health problems and accidents.

These natural minerals are widespread, they are used to make inexpensive jewelry and crafts.

• Rhinestone - a transparent semiprecious gem, whose name translates as "tear of the gods." These stones are used for the manufacture of luxury goods and decorative compositions. Pieces of minerals are polished, while maintaining all their natural outlines. The cost of such jewelry varies from 10 to 15 thousand rubles. The mineral serves as a talisman for its owner, helping him in all good undertakings and bringing good luck.

• Agate - It differs in milky white color and patterned structure, which is why it is popularly called "frosty". An unusual pattern for the crystal is provided by ornate inclusions located on a cut in the form of veins and resembling frost patterns on a window pane. White agate jewelry is highly valued among the fair sex, because it helps to establish relationships with men and contribute to conception.

• Opal - Milk semi-precious stone with dark gray or black blotches and holographic tints. When cutting a mineral, they use a technique called cabochon, which creates beads without corners and edges. Opal is suitable for making earrings, rings and pendants. It is believed that he gives his master the gift of foresight, sharpens his intuition and purifies his mind.

• Amber - in the white version, it is rare and is called "soap". The mineral is a petrified resin fragments and has a translucent structure. Suitable for optimistic and cheerful people, as it nourishes them with positive energy, protecting them from negative external influences.

Widely known natural materials that are ubiquitous and have a low cost.

• Moon rock - This is one of the varieties of spars. The mineral has a transparent structure, reflecting the rays of light as if from the inside. Such stones can have other effects - cat's eye or overflow.

• Selenite - outwardly it looks like a moonstone, as it has the same whitish hue and iridescent appearance, but still it is a completely different mineral, which is a type of gypsum.Selenite is a soft stone, it is easy to scratch it even with a fingernail. The composition of the mineral includes clay, sand and other impurities. The stone is processed by emery and easily polished, but due to its softness it quickly loses its decorative properties, so the simplest crafts for interior decoration are made from it.

• Coral - coral color is traditionally associated with pinkish-orange hues, but white minerals are found in nature, which are formed from the skeletons of polyps and are a solid, but at the same time brittle mineral. This opaque stone loses up to 70% of the material during processing, so the final price of coral jewelry is high.

• Cacholong - gem of white color with minimal transparency. The mineral has a pronounced glass luster and pearl-pearl modulations.

• Jade - a white mineral considered sacred to the people of China and New Zealand. Usually these are gems that contain almost no carbonate. The strength of white jade is comparable to the hardness of diamond. Jewelry is made of it in the form of rings, beads and pendants, as well as caskets and decorative figurines. Jade is in demand in spiritual practices - according to popular beliefs, the throne of Buddha is made of white mineral.

• Jasper - a gem of white color, the structure of which has many veins, uniting into ornate patterns. The stone is suitable for sincere noble people, carries a charge of altruism and romance. According to popular beliefs, jasper is able to avert troubles in work and personal life, allows you to concentrate, and is also considered good support for people of science and students. If you are tormented by some question, astrologers advise you to concentrate and turn to jasper - after a while, the right path will open for you.

The magical properties of white minerals vary, but at the same time all these stones have much in common:

• create a connection with higher powers, open the gift of clairvoyance, strengthen intuition;
• help relieve nervous tension, drive away depression;
• allow you to achieve coherence and clarity of thought;
• protect from various troubles, damage, evil eye.

White minerals should be worn by people who are ready for a new round of spiritual development and the search for personal improvement. Jewelry from them is universal - these gems harmoniously combine with any style and suit a wide variety of clothes.

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