Prasiolite: features and properties

The jewelry market is wide and diverse. The number of natural and artificial gemstones is so wide that it is very difficult to figure them out. Today we will consider one of them - praziolite.

This stone belongs to the quartz family, which also includes golden citrine, rock colorless crystal, smoky quartz and amethyst. Prasiolite has a green tint, reminiscent of young onion shoots. The stone is transparent or translucent. Mohs hardness is 7, although it is rather fragile. The shape of the crystals is a hexagonal prism. The fracture has a shell shape. This mineral is much cheaper than tourmaline, peridot and beryl, therefore it is often used to imitate them. Prasiolite is sometimes called green amethyst.

Since prasiolite is a rather rare mineral, it is replaced with amethyst. This is due to the fact that when the violet amethyst is heated to a temperature of more than + 500 ° C, the color changes to green. This was first discovered in Brazil at the Montezuma mine. Since amethyst is a natural stone, it is quite difficult for a simple layman to distinguish them from each other. You will need special equipment that is available to a professional mineralogist, which includes the following elements:

• polarized microscope;
• refractometer;
• hydrofluoric acid;
• Chelsea filter.

The stone is found in volcanic, metamorphic and igneous rocks.It is quite rare. At present, mines are known in such countries as:

• Brazil;
• USA;
• Namibia;
• Poland;
• Tanzania;
• Namibia;
• Canada.

All of them were discovered back in the middle of the last century; new deposits have not yet been discovered. This state of affairs led to the fact that artificial prasiolites filled the market. Some scholars are of the opinion that such a stone never existed at all, and everything on the market is a skillful fake. However, such reasoning did not gain popularity, because many people wear jewelry with prasiolite. And also this mineral has its own history of discovery and mining methods.

It is worthwhile to dwell on the properties of this mineral. Many attribute to it healing as well as magical properties. In the distant past, it was believed that prasiolite protects its owner from theft, loss and health problems.

The color of the stone is defined as shades of green. It can be light green, emerald, deep green, lemon, colorless. Most often, the stone loses color under the influence of sunlight. Hardness is 7 out of 10, density is 2, 65 g / cm³, the mineral is quite fragile. There is no cohesion, a kinky fracture, trigonal syngony.

The crystals that make up the mineral have a prismatic or hexagonal shape. The basic chemical formula is silicon oxide. MnO42- ions give color. Prasiolite has full transparency, very rarely translucent. The light refraction coefficient is 1.544–1.533, and there is no luminescence.

Since ancient times, people considered the minerals of the quartz group to be the creators of the astral shell of the whole earth. They were used as “receivers” of signals sent by the Universe. Mages of the past used prasiolite to create an illusion, to look into the other world, to establish contact with long-dead ancestors. The stone was revealed to the full force only by a strong and experienced sorcerer. The one who does not have enough strength and experience can misinterpret the signs, give false answers, which are a reflection of his own consciousness. Fortunetellers recommend that you always carry a stone with you. With constant contact with the human aura, prasiolite positively affects him. A person’s thoughts are cleared, working capacity increases, memory and attention improve.

It is often used as a talisman that helps to establish a connection between a person and a guardian angel, to find his way in the world, and helps to understand karmic lessons. Various jewelry attract luck and success to its owner, increase the opportunity to meet your soulmate, get rich. And also praziolit goes well with a metal such as platinum. From replacing silver with platinum, the magical properties and value do not decrease, but in some cases increase.

Our ancestors also remember several legends associated with this stone. So, many claimed that if you steal jewelry with prasiolite, the thief will go crazy. He will hear the voices of non-existent people, start chasing ghosts and, in the end, commit suicide. In the meantime, the jewelry will return to its owner on its own. If a person wanted to comprehend oratory, then he just wore a ring with prasiolite for several days. His strength helped to find inspiration, quickly select the right words and possess the power of persuasion.

There is some pattern between jewelry and the magical properties that it carries, which is as follows:

• to enhance sensuality in relationships and loyalty, young people give brooches to their beloved;
• confidence, business acumen, insight will give rings;
• bracelets are worn by those who lack the wisdom to make the right decisions;
• prasiolite earrings improve mood, bring the right people into our lives;
• the necklace will give youth, bring success to the opposite sex, give a special charm and beauty;
• the pendant will protect you from unrequited love or from envious glances and corruption.

Constant proximity with prasiolite brings a person not only help on the mental plane, but also on the physical. It favorably affects the work of the whole organism, in particular, on the nervous, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal systems.

If you use such water inside, it will also bring many benefits - it will restore the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, improve the tone of small vessels, heal small wounds and shallow cuts, give a person clarity of mind, calmness and performance. If you use this stone for colds, it will significantly alleviate symptoms, lower the temperature, reduce headaches, and clear the airways of accumulated mucus.

Natural prasiolite has several shades, so it is classified into the following kinds:

• light green color is very similar to young onions - this is the most common variant of the mineral;
• emerald-colored stone is very rare, quite often they are faked;
• saturated green prasiolite is also a rather rare occurrence in nature; most often such a shade is obtained by heat treatment of amethyst;
• citric;
• the colorless mineral becomes exposed to the sun; when MnO42- anions make up for the missing electrons and become chemically neutral.

It is very important that you have compatibility with the stone. Since with his constant contact you will begin to change, and some may not like this. Most often, they recommend choosing a mineral by the zodiac sign, namely:

• representatives of the fire element Sagittarius and Aries, under the influence of prasiolite, will gain wisdom, calm their raging emotions, attract new people into their lives;
• this stone is also suitable for aquatic representatives - Pisces; the mineral will help them find a special way on the earth, protect them from other people's influence, the evil eye;
• prasiolite will attract a cash flow into the life of Aquarius, help to find a soul mate and acquire an indescribable charm.

Of course, representatives of other zodiac signs can also wear jewelry with this mineral. Unlike many stones, prasiolite will not have a negative effect on you. The whole range of its magical features will help improve the quality of your life. There are several names that can be especially compatible with the stone - these are Ekaterina, Alina, Nadezhda, Sofya and Tatyana. Prasiolite will help these women find their soul mate, will give harmony to existing relationships. Of the male names most often called Peter, Victor.

Over time, even with careful wear, the jewelry becomes dirty and loses its original appearance, so you need to clean jewelry regularly. Remove the rings daily before washing the dishes, visiting the bathroom, at the end of the day, be sure to wipe it with a flannel cloth. Be sure to protect the earrings from the effects of hairspray and a hot hair dryer. Do not store prasiolite products in the light, as this will result in a decrease in color intensity.

General cleaning is necessary no more than once every six months. Remember that the hardness of praziolite is 7, which allows you to wash it in a mild soapy solution of ordinary dishwashing. To do this, soak the product for several hours, and then use a soft brush to remove all plaque. After the procedure is complete, the jewelry is thoroughly washed under a stream of warm water and wiped with a piece of flannel.

Silver jewelry darkens with prolonged wear. There are several ways to restore the original look.

• Use toothpowder or crushed chalk. Apply the mixture evenly on a damp product, leave for 10-15 minutes, then rinse well with water.
• Dilute 50 g of soda in 1 liter of water, then put all the silver jewelry in the solution and leave it. Wash away the remaining soda and dirt after an hour.
• Another universal remedy is a soap solution with the addition of ammonia. You will need 1 tablespoon of dishwashing detergent and 25 ml of ammonia. Dilute everything in water and put your decorations there. Rinse with water afterwards.

The story of praziolite - in the following video: