Any stone has a unique composition, properties and appearance - it is impossible to find two identical in nature, unless, of course, they were recreated artificially. Therefore, each mineral is considered a unique breed. It is beautiful even before the master has finished it.
Volcanic rocks are especially surprising, because they contain impurities of other minerals. An excellent representative of rocks can be considered rhyolite, or as it is also called - liparite.
A bit of history
The first name "liparite" was given to the mineral by the Aeolian Islands, where it was first found. But in 1860, the scientist Ferdinand von Richthofen decided to change the name of the stone to scientific, giving a complete description of it, and called the stone rhyolite. This is a mixture of the two Greek words “riotos” and “lithos”, which literally means “lava” and “stone”. The composition of this rock contains a large amount of silica; traces of feldspar with a small admixture of quartz and a certain percentage of impurities of other rocks can be found.
Riolite is considered a volcanic rock, because it appears due to the activity of the volcano. The education process is quite simple. At that moment, when the volcano erupts, the lava spills onto the ground, and due to the fast process of solidification of the lava, rhyolite forms.
Kinds
The stone has a diverse shape, found in nature in the form of domes, oblong needles, there are also small sections. Riolite is rarely found in complex geometric forms. This is a rare occurrence when you consider how it is formed. Often you can find a mineral with a very large accumulation of ash around the stone or even inside the rock itself.
Due to its specificity and formation features, liparite is often called volcanic glass (because it contains a large accumulation of volcanic glass due to its origin). This property gives the stone hardness. The average density is reached up to 5 points on the Mohs scale.
Some scientists draw conditional parallels of rhyolite with granite, since in the first stone there are impurities of other rocks, such as tuffs or volcanic agglomerates. Liparite and granite are often compared, but they have different compositions and differ in places of formation. The color palette of the breed is wide, the extension of the gradient begins with white and reaches pink tides (due to rose quartz). Most often there is a sandy yellow color with different subtones in the form of green blotches.
The composition of rhyolite impurities also distinguishes the composition of certain natural metals, which gives a higher density to the mineral. The stone has a luster and a glassy shell, which gives it smoothness and overflow in the light. The features include the fact that rhyolite of any form can withstand any temperature difference, so it is famous for its durability.
But there is a slight flaw in this, which lies in the heat resistance of the rock, at a temperature of 700 degrees Celsius the mineral will begin to melt.
We list the most common places that are found in rhyolite.
- Obsidian - gives the stone a browner shade.
- Pechstein - This is volcanic glass, due to it there is an oily sheen structure. It includes shades such as brown, black, green, yellow.
- Pumice. Due to it, porosity and unevenness, bubble blotches are formed.
- Porphyry or porphyrite - A rock formed from magma. The peculiarity of this stone is that it does not contain potassium feldspar.
Where is it mined?
All volcanic rocks have the same properties. They appear in nature under certain conditions. There is nothing surprising in the fact that such stones are mined in areas where there are volcanoes. And there are enough such places on the planet to provide an inexhaustible supply of liparite. In Russia, mining takes place in the Caucasus, in Kamchatka. Mineral is produced in Ukraine, in Kazakhstan.
This stone is in great demand in Italy, as various jewelry is made from it and then sold to tourists as souvenirs. In different parts of the world, weather and environmental conditions are different, therefore the properties of rhyolite differ from each other.
Application
Riolite has many positive aspects. It is strong, withstands temperature extremes. It is not so difficult to mine. But at the same time, he did not find his widespread and widespread use in industry. It is often used for the construction of load-bearing walls due to its unique density and the ability to withstand an enormous load. Many people choose this stone also because it has a weak susceptibility to chemicals, and resistance to temperature changes is quite high.
Much less often, stone is used as a finishing material, most often it is used as a decorative one. A variety of rhyolite used in decoration is called porphyry. Crumb from liparite is used for the mixture in the manufacture of asphalt concrete mass, which makes asphalt more durable and resistant to large masses of cars.
The only industry where the mineral occupies a truly large place is the production of glass. Liparite jewelry began to be produced not so long ago. But at the same time, due to his structures and impurities, he never found popularity in jewelry.
Stone is used as a material for fakes and analogues. Here, for creative people, there is simply room for imagination. Due to the unique resemblance to jasper and due to the beautiful texture, rhyolite is used to make jewelry - cabochons or tumbling. You can find vases or stands for jewelry from this mineral.
Healing qualities
As you know, for each zodiac sign a certain mineral is inherent. Many argue that minerals are also able to treat or alleviate a person’s emotional background. Riolite also has its own healing properties. He is credited with stabilizing the psychological state of a person, normalizing mood, relieving arousal or apathy. It raises physical activity, weakens pain in the physical plane. It does not cure ailments, but contributes to recovery.
Many say that stone promotes rapid healing of wounds, resorption of bruises. Perhaps this is even more than a controversial issue, but the main task of any treatment is to tune the person in the right way.
Thoughts are material, therefore there is nothing surprising in the fact that if a person believes that his stone, that is, rhyolite, will help him overcome some kind of ailment, then this is what happens.
Magical abilities
As mentioned earlier, each stone is inherent in a particular person, not only for medicinal purposes. For many generations, stone has been considered a source of strength, power and knowledge. Therefore, minerals are often used not only for medical purposes, but also in various kinds of rites and magical rituals. Believe it - everyone will give his own specific answer. The following is why rhyolite is considered a magic stone.
It is believed that liparite is a mineral that symbolizes tender feelings, and is considered a stone for hearts in love. Because it is precisely because of its density and strength that it symbolizes a long and lasting relationship.
Riolite has special energy waves that help people in love keep their feelings for much longer. It is because of this that the mineral is often bought as a talisman, given it with the expectation of a strong and long-term relationship. It is believed that a thing made of liparite will be a great gift for the newlyweds, so that it will strengthen their feelings even more.
Riolith is suitable for each of the signs of the zodiac, but nevertheless, it is considered a protective stone for such signs as Aries, Leo, Sagittarius and Scorpio. And Capricorn, Virgo and Cancer should choose for themselves a talisman in the form of a rhyolite stone, but with an admixture of obsidian. This will help achieve your goals and will accompany success in all endeavors. Liparit will help and protect those who have good intentions and harmony within. Everyone can believe it or not. But the fact that rhyolite has unique qualities and mineral composition is beyond doubt.
In the next video, you can take a closer look at the rhyolite.
