All About Morion Stone

The existence of morion, also called black crystal and representing a quartz rock, has been known for a long time. The components of this stone, unique in its properties, are iron and titanium - these components provide it with all brown and black shades.

Morion Stone It belongs to the varieties of dark quartz and has a very dark, almost black color. That is why it is often called black crystal or black quartz. As a result of careful processing, the craftsmen succeed maximum external resemblance of morion with obsidian. These minerals differ from each other in their physical properties.

In the work of Pliny, this stone is referred to as "Mamoron," and in the Indian annals it is found under the name "Pramnion." Since ancient times, its properties have been studied not only by scientists, but also by magicians, doctors and philosophers.

However, not only is this mineral famous - it was used during rituals and attempts to create a philosopher's stone. Some alchemists believed that morion is such, but they did not know how to activate it.

Earlier, black crystal was not used by jewelers, but the situation radically changed literally in one day. The stone as a result of high temperature exposure changed its appearance and became like topaz. Later it began to make rings, earrings, bracelets and other products from it.

Morion is a heterogeneous mineral consisting of several layers:

• a core of milk quartz;
• rock crystal sheath;
• smoky quartz;
• black quartz itself, which is the final layer.

In Russia, Morion gained fame after it was discovered in the Urals, and in China, a gem in the XII century used in the manufacture of glasses for glasses and vessels for drugs. Now the mineral after the annealing procedure is widely used in jewelry.

This semiprecious stone is mined in average volumes - there are quite a lot of deposits of morion, but valuable samples are not found so often. The mineral is most often found in greisen, hydrothermal veins and granite pegmatites. Morion deposits are currently being developed in the following countries:

• United States of America;
• Mexico;
• Russia;
• Kazakhstan;
• Ukraine;
• Canada;
• Brazil;
• Egypt;
• Scotland;
• Switzerland;
• Madagascar.

The weight of the extracted single crystals in some cases is calculated in tons. For example, a mineral was discovered in Kazakhstan with a mass of 70 tons, and a sample found in Ukraine weighed 10 tons.

The basic physicochemical properties of morion are largely identical to the characteristics of the currently known varieties of quartz.

The following mineral data can be distinguished:

• chemical formula - SiO2;
• color - black or dark brown;
• transparency - exclusively in small scales;
• Mohs hardness – 7;
• cleavage - imperfect;
• density – varies in the range from 2.651 to 2.68 g / cm3.

Deserve special attention healing properties of black quartz. They are used by lithotherapists who claim that all precious and semiprecious minerals can affect the human body and even the soul. In modern realities, the most relevant has become the use of morion in getting rid of various addictions.

In addition, the following properties of dark crystal are distinguished:

• normalization of blood circulation and blood purification;
• effective elimination of cholesterol plaques;
• strengthening the musculoskeletal system;
• positive effects on the joints;
• recovery of the body after suffering strokes;
• removal of toxins and toxins;
• struggle with insomnia.

There is evidence of the use of stone by some healers to combat oncological diseases.

The use of black quartz in magic rituals is largely due to its color. The stone often became an integral part of spiritualistic sessions. It is believed that due to its magical properties it is able to establish a connection with the souls of the dead.

In parallel, the obvious advantages of dark quartz, which is able to "absorb" the negative emotions of others, protect the owner. Purify it by washing in running water.

The color scheme of Morion does not differ in variety - crystals are extracted in black-brown, dark brown and black. However, jewelers have found ways to radically change the appearance of minerals.

For example, when heated to 300-320 degrees, the stone becomes yellow and even completely transparent. In the first case, it is easy to confuse it with topaz or citrine. By raising the temperature to 400 degrees, they achieve complete discoloration of the stone, which turns into a copy of rock crystal.

The original color can be restored by exposure to radiation.The geological value of the mineral after such manipulations is lost, however, the created products look very impressive in this case. A mineral can change its color from a different angle of view and turn purple or greenish.

Due to its unique properties and appearance, black crystal is widely used by jewelers in the manufacture of jewelry. Crystals having a pronounced layered structure and a quartz middle are in special demand. The stone is also used as ornamental material in the creation of inlays, figurines and seals.

Special attention should be paid to the rules for the operation of products from morion. This mineral is considered quite whimsical to use and therefore it must be worn correctly, subject to the following requirements:

• proximity to other stones is unacceptable;
• for storage you will need a separate bag, case or casket;
• they do not wear dark quartz jewelry constantly, since in some cases it can have a negative effect with prolonged contact with human skin;
• for effective and safe cleaning of the product, use a soap solution and soft brushes, while the stone is thoroughly washed and dried;
• To clean the energy of Morion, it is necessary to keep it under running water for 15-20 minutes, but the pressure of the stream should not be very strong so that the water flows around the amulet.

Despite the production of record weight morions, it is classified as a rare species of quartz. For this reason, for the manufacture of jewelry artificial stones are grown on an industrial scale. In such a situation, the question arises of how to distinguish natural black crystal from a fake.

When making a purchase of jewelry or products with Morion It is strongly recommended that you ask the seller for appropriate certificates. In reputable jewelry stores and specialized salons with the provision of such documents there are no problems, but there will be nothing for fraudsters to present to you.

It is generally accepted that morion is a moody stone and is not suitable for everyone. If it will be worn by a person with an envious and selfish disposition of character, a product with such a mineral will only enhance negative traits.

If, despite the powerful energy of the stone, you still decide to purchase a decoration with Morion, you should consider its features. For example, you should know that men wearing a ring with this crystal become popular with the opposite sex.

The best option for the fair sex will be earrings decorated with burnt dark quartz. Morion is able to give the owner such valuable qualities as judiciousness and wisdom, therefore, it will be almost impossible to deceive the owner of such an ornament.

The relationship between the constellation under which a person was born and which stone will play an important role in his fate was known in antiquity. For this reason, when choosing black crystal for yourself or as an original gift, you must consider how it fits one or another zodiac sign.

The energy of this mineral is fully consistent with the features Capricorn and Crayfish. Therefore, for these signs he will become an ideal talisman.

At the same time, for those born under signs Sagittarius and Lion black quartz is likely to become a source of problems when wearing jewelry with it frequently.

The fact is that representatives of these signs of the zodiac are, as a rule, cheerful people who cannot use the dark mineral that can cause melancholy and pessimism.

Scorpions Morion should be treated with caution, because it may cause a problem with excessive isolation. Other signs need, when making a decision, to take into account the features of their character and energy.

Morion is combined with the signs of the zodiac as follows:

• with energy Capricorn almost complete coincidence is observed, the stone will be able to help achieve its goals;
• Sagittarius it is better to avoid wearing this type of quartz in rings or pendants in order to avoid exacerbation of the negative aspects of their nature;
• not recommended to contact with the mineral Leo and Aries;
• Libra and Cancer he will help make decisions, but not all of them will turn out to be correct in practice;
• when worn correctly Scorpio and Pisces will be able to get rid of serious mistakes and communication with ill-wishers;
• morion can save Twins from bad habits and protect them from deception;
• people born under the constellation Aquarius, will be able to maximize their potential;
• due to the properties of the stone Virgin can become successful and improve their well-being.

Considering the compatibility of dark quartz with other minerals, it should be noted that it is self-sufficient and in «the company» when creating jewelry does not need. Fans of magic and fortune tellers often use black morion in combination with rhinestone. It is believed that the latter helps to clarify the information obtained due to the magical properties of morion. With an increase in the activity of a mineral, the strength of its action can be tried to level out due to pink crystals.

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