Hyacinth: a description of the stone, types and properties

Hyacinth is an unusually beautiful crystal, which is distinguished by its magnificent luster and usually has a deep red color, it is shrouded in mystery and legendary origin. He has special mystical and healing qualities. This is a rather rare crystal, highly praised by experts, it is preferred to use by jewelry masters when creating luxurious jewelry.

The legendary story of the appearance of the mineral in the world is rather sad. In Ancient Sparta there lived a young man named Hyacinth. He was so beautiful that his beauty could argue with the sun itself. Hyacinth was the heir to the Spartan ruler, so he often participated in competitions with the Greek god Apollo. Once, when Apollo threw a disc in his turn, this shell accidentally hit the head of poor Hyacinth, smashing him on the spot. Drops of blood of a dead youth scattered in different directions turned into shining gems. A little later, beautiful flowers appeared on this place, which also became known as hyacinths.

In the East, they still believe that this mineral is able to give sight to the blind. In one of the Revelations, you can find the version that hyacinth will become one of those gems that decorate Heavenly Jerusalem. This crystal was also in demand in Russia. The Slavs called it Yakint or Iakint. The largest minerals were worn only by very noble and wealthy people.

It is worth paying attention to the following entertaining facts:

• hyacinth is called the only existing variety of precious zircon, which experts also attribute to precious crystals;
• in ancient times it was possible to buy a mixture of crushed hyacinth and plants in pharmacies - this drug was considered a medicine and was actively used for medicinal purposes;
• previously this crystal was considered as valuable as emerald or diamond.

Since ancient times, people got acquainted with the supernatural powers of stone: magicians claim that it weakens the effects of various poisons, and also protects against various diseases. Christians believed that the gem leads to humility and bestows knowledge and wisdom. It was acquired as a talisman, which will be able to protect the owner during long trips. Hyacinth is considered a power crystal. Only the most worthy and wealthy people who have a strong will could possess it.

Hyacinth contains rare earth elements, and often radioactive components. It has a rather serious level of hardness - 7–8 with a maximum of 10. This quality of the gem helps to process it with the same cut as real diamonds. Minerals look like a prism with four faces, and their size is usually no more than 0.5–2 cm, although sometimes you can see larger items weighing up to 10 carats.

Real hyacinth is an extremely rare natural gem that can be found in the breed. Most often, the gem is mined from the placer, where it accumulates in a form resembling pebbles. Stone is mined in Sri Lanka, on the island of Madagascar, in Vietnam, as well as in Brazil. It can be found in the Scandinavian countries. Small pebbles are mined in the Southern Urals. But the largest gems with a red-brown color are found in the Russian seaside.

The physical properties of the gem include the following:

• the color is crimson or more red-brown, sometimes yellow and yellowish red;
• White color;
• brilliance almost like a diamond;
• transparency - the stone is transparent or half transparent; the color of the stone depends on the temperature;
• cleavage is not quite perfect.

The stones may have a different color, but bloody red and reddish-brown are more common, which differ from each other in their intensity. The most expensive are called hyacinths of pink, orange, blue and blue colors, but you can meet them extremely rarely. Competent jewelers can change the color by heating and firing the gem. Thus, it is possible to make a brown mineral pale blue. Hyacinth can also be green. If you increase the period of exposure to a stone of high temperature, you can get a catchy yellow color. And also a stone can completely lose its color and begin to look like a diamond.

It is worth considering the main types of stones.

• Reds. This is the most popular color of the mineral. Due to its high transparency, dazzling brilliance and rich coloring, hyacinth can often be confused with topaz and even pomegranate. It is believed that this shade will allow the person who chose hyacinth to gain self-confidence and quickly recognize their potential. And also it improves the blood circulatory system of its owner.

• Brown. A luxurious brown stone can give any jewelry an expensive and elegant look. Jewelry from this type of gem will relieve fear and give peace.

• Yellow. This color of the stone is similar to a ray of the sun, which plays in various shades - from the lightest to the saturated dark honey. It will allow the owner to tune in optimistic actions, will give a positive attitude. Yellow hyacinths can significantly affect the fate of any person.

• Blue. Finds in the form of blue-colored stones can be met extremely rarely - once in hundreds or even thousands of years.Ancient people praised this rare color of the stone and even knew how to get the necessary color. In ancient Greece, the inhabitants burned brownish minerals until they received a bright cornflower blue color.

• Blue. The most expensive and rare are blue stones, which are called starlites.

Hyacinth will be perfectly combined with minerals such as agate and pearls, turquoise and amethyst, as well as dark sapphire, emerald and beryl. However, it will not be very good to combine hyacinth with malachite, opal, onyx, ruby ​​and moonstone.

The magical abilities of hyacinth were actively used by ancient people - he helped them heal spiritual wounds, healed of many diseases and helped in solving various life difficulties. In the East, they were sure that stone allows you to develop intellectual abilities. For this reason, it was advised to be worn by all those who dreamed of becoming a scientist, who wanted to teach other people, the mineral is excellent for students - so that they pass the exams well. The stone is often credited with mystical qualities: it is an excellent protection against lightning, a gem helps unmarried girls to avoid the attention of annoyed boyfriends. Jewelry made of this expensive stone will help merchants successfully trade. The stone is capable of bringing unexpected wealth and luck. It will help to determine the deception, and during the trip it will protect against evil intentions.

Our ancestors also knew about the healing properties of the stone, because it is able to perform the following:

• improve vision and cure eye disease;
• relieve depressive mood, relieve stress and longing;
• stop the flow of blood from wounds, but only those that did not appear from objects made of metal;
• protect against various infections;
• remove curses, protect from the effects of evil spirits;
• beneficial effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland and hormones;
• improve the condition of the liver, will help with diseases of the stomach, constipation;
• relieve many days of insomnia and nightmares.

In order for a stone to fully reveal all its unusual properties, you need to select it as a talisman or amulet. However, if you have no particular problems in life, it is best not to carry this crystal with you. The main value of the talismans from this unique mineral is the ability to rid of severe spiritual wounds and all kinds of misfortunes. It is only necessary to wear it when a streak of failure has really begun in your life. The best option for a “working” talisman is to use a gem in combination with a silver frame, in the form of a pendant or a stylized pendant.

You should not choose a copper frame - this metal will reset all the protective qualities of the stone. The best protection and good decor for the home can be a mineral of the raw type. It is believed that this amulet will not only be able to "protect" the house from various misfortunes, but will also attract luck and money. Due to the property of a gem to refract light, the stone is actively used by masters to create incredibly beautiful jewelry.

Astrologers recommend wearing hyacinth to those townsfolk who are hard going through some kind of mental trauma - if they broke up with their loved one or lost something especially important in their life. In such cases, the gem helps its owner to gather his spirit, really softens the grief in a qualitative way, helps to restore the joy of life again. He is also able to turn an unfavorable situation in favor of the owner. Among the various zodiac signs Capricorns most of all they experience losses, which means that this stone is just perfect for them. He will provide much-needed support to his owner in difficult times, will give him self-confidence.

Sagittarius you also need to have hyacinth with you, especially those who want to create a happy family or are always disappointed in a relationship. The stone will qualitatively improve this area of ​​the owner’s life, give him excellent health and improve career growth. For Aquarius Hyacinth is a real amulet that gives good luck and success on the personal front. The mineral is suitable for Aquarius with creative inclinations, wearing the mineral will give them peace and peace of mind. The other signs of the zodiac should not have hyacinth with them, because this gem can become a serious obstacle to finding a lover. It can be worn only by those who have long found their other half.

Every name has its own stone - its presence can significantly affect a person’s life and his health. Experts say that each name encodes specific information that can be changed using a particular stone. You can strengthen the positive qualities of a person or gently remove sharp corners in the character of the average person. Hyacinth should be worn by women with such names as Sofia, Renata and Vasilisa, Victoria and Galina, Yana and Margarita. For women, it is important to know one weighty rule - the stone does not need to be selected if you want to give birth to a child, since this mineral has the property of protecting against pregnancy.

Observing the following rules, you can not be afraid that instead of a real stone you will be asked to purchase a fake:

• purchasing a product, you need to carefully examine it - a natural stone will have a magnificent diamond shine, and its transparency should be impeccable;
• on the crystal surface there are no scuffs, scratches and cracks;
• you must always remember that natural hyacinth will be cool to the touch;
• You need to buy jewelry only in jewelry stores, whose employees will be able to show a certificate of product quality, thereby confirming its authenticity;
• if you do not have experience and professional skills, it will be difficult for you to recognize a fake from a natural stone, so you should invite a specialist to select a stone.

To enjoy jewelry and products made of magnificent hyacinth for a longer period, you must carry out the following care:

• so that the gem does not lose its unique transparency and chic shine, do not leave a stone in direct sunlight; the thing is that they "eat up" the color of the stone, making its surface unsightly and dull;
• with excessive heating, the crystal may change color and noticeably fade;
• it is worth avoiding too frequent contact of the stone with water - this can also adversely affect its color;
• to clean the stone is a soft cloth from any natural material; in addition, you need to carefully care for the metal from which the product is made, because if the metal suffers, then the stone will also be damaged.

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