Jet: features, value and properties of stone

A rare mineral has such an exceptional demand as a handsome jet. The key to success of such a black stone is laid in its cognitive history, as well as in the amazing qualities of this mineral. The jet is often confused with agate. But the unusual and beautiful jet has special properties and differs significantly from other gems.

The jet (it is also called gisher, black jasper, black amber) is an interesting ornamental mineral. This is a special kind of ancient coal. The stone itself looks very interesting - it has a black (and sometimes dark brown) color with a catchy pearly sheen. The value of jet is mainly decorative - it is used as a material for creating jewelry, products for home decor.

The mineral got its beautiful name from the Turkish river Gages - it was there that it was first found there. The jet is often called a gisher, which translates from Turkish as “night”.

The jet is obliged by its birth to the transformations of ordinary coal. A long and rather complicated chain of various chemical processes and physical transformations led to the appearance of rock layers with a bright black color. Scientists believe that these layers are the remains of prehistoric trees. The inhabitants actively exploited this unique stone in everyday life, because it quickly acquired special significance for them.

There is evidence that this mineral was known even in Ancient Egypt, as well as in Ancient India, in Africa, it was very popular in Europe in the Middle Ages. It was actively used as an effective amulet. From stone blocks they created stunningly beautiful products (cups or flowerpots, all kinds of decor items). The jet was also crushed into powder and used as cosmetics: ladies carefully let their eyes down to them.

Deposits of this mineral exist in many countries, but they only mine it professionally in England. The Yorkshire field supplies excellent quality fossil to the global crafts market.

Russia also has its deposits - in Irkutsk, Sakhalin, Kamchatka. Ornamental specimens are mined in India, Vietnam, France and Germany, as well as in the Caucasus.

At first, it seems that all the stones look completely similar and their structure is completely homogeneous. However, experts distinguish several of their varieties.

• Black jet. They are considered the most durable and therefore durable. We have reached the products that were made in the Bronze Age. Such a mineral can be polished, as well as subjected to additional processing.

• Soft stones. They can seriously suffer during processing, sometimes cracks appear on them from a sharp change in temperature. By external signs, it is simply impossible to distinguish a soft mineral from a more durable one.

• "Washed by the sea." These stones have a special rounded shape, as well as smooth polishing.

Another classification is offered by specialists who consider the color to be the main one in the jet. The color scheme of the stone will not be particularly diverse. It was customary to call the stone “black”, but the jewelers still identified a number of shades in it:

• the black;
• black brown;
• resinous black.

There are products which are originally poured by mother-of-pearl and stones with a dull surface. The mineral is also considered unique for the reason that after many years it can change - lose its luster or, on the contrary, acquire a more mirror surface.

The jet has a soft structure, due to which unusual forms of crafts with beautiful patterns are made from it. As a result, a very easy, but rather interesting thing comes out. Regular polishing with a patch of wool fabric allows you to give the jet the very unique black shine.

From the proximity of an open flame, it, as a relative of coal, can quickly catch fire. In the event of an accidental fall, the stone usually breaks into pieces of different sizes.

The black coloring of the jet made it the most suitable for all kinds of magical manipulations. In this case, the following areas of its application in various rituals can be determined.

• Protection against evil forces. Black stone will protect you from any bad intentions of others. As a talisman, you can choose stylish jewelry, various interior items and even the stones themselves - they are often carried with you or put in a room in a conspicuous place. If someone comes up with the idea of ​​harming the owner of the mineral, then nothing will come of it: protecting the jet simply will not miss the bad energy.

• Element for love spell. A stone can carry energy from one inhabitant to another. If you have been in love with someone for a long time, you can present the object of your adoration to the jet. The most important thing in this case is to hold the mineral in your hand for a short time before the act of donation and at the same time purposefully think about your serious feelings.

• Meditation. The jet allows you to penetrate into the near future. For this process, beads are suitable that will allow you to free yourself from mundane thoughts and open up space for a flight of imagination and soul.But the past, using the jet, can not be read.

• Impact on other people. If you are a suspicious person and constantly doubt yourself, especially being in a difficult situation, the jet will give you determination, give you strength to overcome misfortunes. The bearer of black stone will receive courage and poise.

• Fortunetelling. To answer your questions about the future will help jet, runes and special sets for fortune telling.

Minor magical properties.

• Soothes nerves and bestows positive power. If a black streak comes in the life of the owner of the jet, the stone will allow you to gather strength to overcome any misfortunes.
• High-quality strengthening of the will. Stone magic makes it possible to bypass minor troubles without problems and with determination to achieve the goal.

The positive effect of the jet on the state of health was noticed even before our era. Today, the healing energy of black stone has been successfully proven by scientists and doctors. The main healing quality of a stone is associated with its ability to radiate heat energy.

Against the background of other cold stones, this one is considered a real natural miracle: it is warm, which is very palpable to the touch and can quickly warm the human body. This quality of the mineral is actively used for massage. With small balls of jet, you can massage any part of the human body. It is recommended to carry out this kind of massage even on the head, because the jet can calm a person and removes bad thoughts.

The jet is officially recommended in the treatment of various nervous diseases. This is a source of female energy, therefore it is useful for female "sores" and even for infertility. Water, in which the mineral was located for several hours, will help easier labor.

The jet is excellent in fighting diseases such as gout and arthritis, low blood pressure, it helps to survive stress and depression, fights kidney disease and tantrums, and treats insomnia and eye diseases.

To achieve a long healing effect, it is worthwhile to wear stylish jewelry with this mineral on an ongoing basis or just always have an unprocessed stone with you. You just need to hold the mineral next to a diseased organ or hold it in your hand at least for an hour a day and feel its warmth.

The recovery will also contribute to the peculiar smell of the mineral, which will affect the host. In order to feel the aroma, the mineral is slowly heated.

Almost all semi-precious stones have supernatural properties to one degree or another. Any inhabitant will be able to choose a mineral according to his zodiac sign, by name or by field of activity. You can buy stones for travel lovers, for doctors or teachers, for magicians. Certain minerals are suitable only for fire signs, but water or air will not do. Stones should be selected individually, and not rely on their attractive appearance only when choosing them.

The most suitable jet:

• teenagers. It allows you to get peace, choose the right path in life and work to your liking. Teenagers can carry crafts with this stone, regardless of belonging to a particular zodiac sign.

• Obstetricians and gynecologists. Minerals help patients, which will greatly facilitate the work of doctors. You can for the doctor’s office a beautiful figurine or small rosaries made of black mineral.

• Water zodiac signs. Often a pebble is chosen under a specific name. The jet can be chosen for such masculine names as Vasily and Jacob, it is also suitable for feminine names Margarita and Lyudmila.

Wearing a jet without any fear, astrologers advise only 4 zodiac signs.Crayfish and Pisces with his help can become more self-confident and practical, the mineral will relieve them of vain hopes, make them actively act when necessary. Capricorns and Scorpios will be able to use the stone as an indispensable talisman for good luck. He will assist in difficult situations, reduce the level of aggressiveness, will allow you to work harmoniously with others.

Other signs are better to choose a jet only as a temporary talisman. If you carry it for too long with you, you can get excessive temper or extreme restraint. Especially this warning should be considered fire signs.

In the life of Taurus, Virgo, Libra, Gemini and Aquarius, the jet can also cause confusion, destroy the energy balance of the owner, make him unpleasant in communication.

The stone itself is inexpensive, but emits strong energy, so it is so important to know the difference between a natural mineral and a fake.

• To recognize an artificial stone, you need to briefly hold it in your hand. The difference will be that the natural mineral will be warm to the touch, it will also be lighter. You need to carefully look at how this product looks from all sides, since the color of natural stone will be very bright.
• Even if you slightly draw a regular needle over the stone, then a noticeable scratch will remain on it.
• In addition, you can warm this stone in your hands and then sniff it. Natural mineral has a unique aroma.
• You can try to set fire to the mineral, but in the cabin you are unlikely to be allowed to do this.
• Natural stone is well electrified.

The range of operation of the stone is quite wide because of its unusual properties. Crafts from the jet look expensive due to their volume, but at the same time they weigh insignificantly. For this reason, women often purchase beautiful long earrings, heavy medallions and brooches of black amber.

Various souvenirs from jet are very demanded: figurines of figures of animals, thin knives for cutting paper, caskets, stylish glasses and glasses. When heated, the ornamental mineral acquires plasticity and from it it is possible to create products of the desired shape, but in no case should it be polished. In addition to the stylish interior, unique sculptures are often carved from rough stone. You can also purchase functional household items: multi-sized watches, photo frames and mirror frames. Often the jet is called a mourning mineral, which is associated with its frequent use in the field of funeral services.

When releasing jewelry and decor items, jet is often combined with crystal, as well as amber. The ancient Indians in their talismans successfully combined black stone with turquoise. In composition with gems, cubic zirconias, sapphire, zircon, he is able to enhance the power of his energy. Perfectly combined with silver, tin, copper and ivory.

In its structure, black stone is considered quite soft, so it should be stored at a distance from other jewelry, so as not to damage it and not scratch it. A crack may appear on the jet with a sharp temperature drop, and the stone is seriously afraid of an open flame. You can clean it just by washing with warm water. If the product has lost its luster, then you just need to rub it with a cloth made of wool.

Black jet is a very beautiful and rather mysterious mineral, which is endowed with a large number of magical and healing properties. Jewelry made of this stone is perfectly suitable for admirers of everything mysterious. The natural beauty, as well as the low price of the mineral, made it extremely popular among true connoisseurs of creative jewelry.

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