Many people believe that amber is exclusively yellow or honey in color, however, this is far from true, because amber of blue color is also common. Such a stone is also called Dominican, according to the country of its main extraction. Blue amber is truly a unique stone, with the beauty of which other minerals of a similar color cannot be compared. In this article, we will take a closer look at the description of this mineral and its history, consider its healing and magical properties, and also find out to whom it is best suited and how to distinguish a fake from a real stone.
What it is?
Blue amber is extremely rare, so it is very much appreciated by collectors, gemologists and masters of jewelry. Blue amber can be recognized by its rich blue radiance and bright tints. It is almost 90 percent more transparent than the usual yellow or honey.
There is also evidence that Baltic amber smells of fresh gardens, but blue amber is coniferous. Gemologists believe that the age of blue amber is relatively "small" and is only about 20-30 million years, according to some versions a little more. Yellow amber is found over 200 million years old.
Blue or Dominican amber is a type of stone, which is also red and green.
Collections with such stones are presented in many foreign museums. It is difficult to say where exactly such a shade came from, but many experts agree that this is connected with the original origin of the stone, because amber is obtained from hardened resin. Blue amber came from the resin of a special kind of tree.
According to one legend, this stone was first presented to H. Columbus by one of the leaders of Haiti, but the traveler of that time was not interested or surprised, therefore, at that time no one could have thought that one day it would be so highly valued. It is believed that this unique mineral, which simply has no analogues, began to be used only in the middle of the 20th century. Many jewelers of that time in every possible way hunted for a rare stone, because its deposits were mainly located in North America.
Where is it mined?
Deposits of such amber are mainly located in the Dominican Republic. In general, the Dominican Republic is very famous for rare stones, perhaps this is due to its location. In very small quantities, experts find the mineral in Mexico, the Republic of Nicaragua, on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, as well as in some other countries of North America.
Inclusions are considered to be the most valuable in extracted amber, that is, the remains of the flora that got into the wood resin until that time, when it froze and began to form in the mineral. Dominican amber is considered to be very rich in such inclusions, due to which its price rises.
It is worth understanding that today there are a huge number of fakes for ancient stones with the presence of old flora and fauna in them.
The properties
Blue amber is very solid, therefore exclusively experienced jewelry masters work with it. Its main force is considered to be the power of air, because in a yellow stone it is the power of the sun. An exceptionally authentic stone can have true healing and magical properties.
Medical
It is believed that the owner of this valuable mineral with his help can restore his peace of mind and clarify the mind. In ancient times, this mineral was applied to wounds or pain zones on the body in order to remove unpleasant sensations or at least muffle them. It was believed that blue amber can accelerate the healing of even the most complex wounds. Doctors of that time recommended putting this mineral under a pillow at bedtime to get rid of depression, insomnia and nightmares.
This mineral belongs to biological stimulants, it is believed that with its help it is possible to improve the functioning of the kidneys, restore the functioning of the digestive organs and establish the functions of the thyroid gland. And you can also restore the hormonal background in the body and accelerate cell regeneration. Women have long been recommended to wear amber jewelry on their chests. It was believed that they not only improve the state of women's health, but also are a prevention of youthful skin and its beauty. With the help of blue amber, experienced massage therapists often massage the face and body of patients.
Magical
Many esotericists are sure that with the help of blue amber it is possible to replenish human energy and restore the biofield. That is why amulets and rosaries are so relevant from this stone. Moreover, with the help of blue amber, you can protect yourself and your soul from evil spirits. According to some sources, this stone was often used in special magical rites. With the help of this mineral, spirits associated with the spirits of dead people.
This stone served as a powerful amulet that was worn not only by women, but also by men in many countries of the world. This stone as a sponge absorbs all the negativity and bad energy, and it can also protect a person from bad people and energy vampires. Of course, the properties of any stone can be skeptical, because reliable scientific data on this issue is always insufficient or not at all. But it’s worth understanding that many minerals do no harm, moreover, they are not harmful to human health.
You can not believe in their healing properties, but you can believe in their true beauty.
Who is it for?
True and genuine blue amber can be a great addition to any collection of stones.This mineral is suitable for almost all signs of the zodiac, but the astrologer always has disputes on this account, so a personal consultation with one of them about this stone will most likely not hurt. This mineral perfectly suits the Lions, to which it can add a lot of energy. With the help of this stone, representatives of this sign can receive protection from evil spirits from other worlds. And also he can bring good luck in many endeavors.
Representatives of the Sagittarius sign can use blue amber as their talisman. Moreover, this stone can give Sagittarius peace of mind, balance and peace.
Amber and Aries are suitable, with which it allows you to get rid of the negative. Taurus is undesirable, since astrologers believe that for this sign the mineral simply does not bear any benefit. Gemini and other signs of the zodiac can also choose blue amber as a decoration, but it is believed that this stone with other signs does not reveal all its power, but it may well become a talisman.
Of course, that revealing the true properties can only natural stone, and not just jewelry made under amber.
How to distinguish a fake?
In the modern world there are a huge number of ideal imitations of stones, as well as other fakes, issued as originals. Not being a professional gemologist or jeweler, it is difficult to distinguish a fake, and a high-quality fake is not possible at all.
In order not to fall for scammers, it is recommended that you buy real stones exclusively from trusted suppliers or in places that are licensed to sell these types of minerals. Besides, The best way to get a real stone is to buy it in its homeland. Speaking of blue amber, we are talking about North America.
The following recommendations should be considered:
- the highest quality fakes are made from leguminous resin or special amber powder; visually fakes very much resemble original stones, they also shine if correctly polished and transmit light, nevertheless, the color of natural minerals is more saturated and natural;
- natural minerals do not smell only if they are not slightly warmed up or at least held in the palms of your hands;
- a real stone, worn on a piece of clothing, can attract hair and threads;
- in salt water, small amber will be on the surface, but in fresh water it will sink to the bottom of the tank;
- it is very important to know that amber glows under an ultraviolet lamp;
- if you try to scratch amber with a needle, then there will never be a trace on a natural stone, but a scratch will always be visible on a fake, especially if it is made of powder or young resin;
- rounded air bubbles can be found inside natural stones, while in fake stones they are, as it were, oblong.
Important! In spite of many tricks, choosing a real stone is best with a specialist. Since now there are many fakes that can not be detected by household verification methods.
Care
Blue amber is considered quite solid, without special need the stone should not be taken too carefully, it is enough to store it correctly. The best case for this is a casket protected from sunlight.
It is very important to protect the stone or decoration with it from falling. The gem can be washed in water with salt, it can be left in solution for 20 minutes. Soap and other chemical and abrasive products are not recommended. Dry the stone after salt water should be on a napkin or towel, Do not blow dry it or in direct sunlight. In general, caring for blue amber is very simple, it is not at all troublesome.
In the next video, you can take a closer look at blue amber.
