Staurolite is a very unusual and expressive stone that will emphasize your character and will delight you for many years. This gift of nature is a combination of two minerals - aluminum and iron ore. A feature of staurolite can be called the coalescence of crystals of these two materials into the shape of a cross.
Among the huge variety of legendary versions about the origin of the stone, one, the most famous, can be noted. She says that once upon a time there were several young fairies strolling near a clean spring who met a young elf there. He was very sad and told the fairies the story of the recent crucifixion of Jesus Christ, which made the fairies weep bitterly. It is believed that their tears fell on a large stone and formed these same crosses of fused minerals. Since then, staurolite has been considered a symbol of the sorrows of young fairies and a reflection of their pure sincere tears.
Types and deposits
According to the physicochemical characteristics, staurolite is particularly durable due to its crystalline structure. Due to this structure, the stone resists melting perfectly and is insoluble in various types of acids. The surface of staurolite, like its entire structure, can be partially or completely transparent. The combination and variety of color of the crystal is so great that Each lover of this stone will be able to choose a copy for their preferences.
Most often, the color of the stone may resemble the color of iron, but options with all shades of red tones are not excluded. There are also some varieties of this mineral that have a visual effect of glass shine.
The rarest and most expensive type of staurolite is considered to be an instance painted in bright red.Such a stone is rare, but it looks unusual and beautiful.
In the form of the structure, this natural mineral is found in three variations:
- with a small outgrowth without any form;
- with a cross-shaped crystal;
- in the shape of a hexagonal star.
The most common types of staurolite without a specific shape can be found within the EU and in Brazil, where there are a lot of such minerals. If you are looking for rarer cruciform species, then they can be found in western Austria or in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. The rarest types of stones in the form of a cross-shaped and hexagonal shape are found in the United States of America.
Opaque stones of dark shades can also be found in Russia, where their deposits are located in the southern part of the Urals.
Healing and magical properties
This natural material has long been considered magical and is used as a talisman against evil forces. Stavrolite is considered a kind of magnet for all that is good. But accidents and setbacks are what the stone will push away. However, apart from the magical abilities of the stone, There is also the possibility of curing staurolite from some painful conditions.
Specialists in the field of lithotherapy believe that staurolite helps to relax bronchospasm, thereby relieving cough. In addition, due to their ability to improve blood circulation and metabolism, such stones help nursing mothers increase their milk secretion. Another distinguishing feature of the mineral is its ability to have a sedative effect.
It is believed that any stone, like every person or object, has its own, special energy. The energy properties of staurolite not only create a sense of peace, but also help the immune system cope with diseases.
Knowledgeable people used this stone to relieve a person of insomnia, and in case of skin diseases with the help of a mineral they soothe the itch.
To obtain the effective effect of the stone, it was necessary to put it next to a sick person.
Meaning and Application
Crafts and jewelry are made from staurolite. Such products are original and beautiful, moreover - unique. It can be an amulet worn with a religious background instead of a cross or an accessory for a particular zodiac sign. There are unique crystals, in their shape resembling a variety of tree leaves, which is used to make decor items. A feature of the manufacture of decorative products is that they are very simple to make, because staurolite in itself is already quite beautiful.
It is necessary to make a minimum of effort to separate, for example, the necessary blank for the medallion from the solid stone, and then process it and make a fastener for the chain.
To make the work more attractive, decorative details are often added to the decoration, made of various metals - silver, bronze or cupronickel, and sometimes even gold. Often staurolite is combined with genuine leather - there are many options for crafts, they all depend only on the skill and imagination of the specialist.
Stone Products and Accessories
When choosing any product, an important question is its price. The original small product made of staurolite can be purchased at a price of no more than 1000 rubles. If the shape of the stone is rare, for example, in the form of a cross or a hexagon, then such an instance can be bought for 7000-8000 rubles. Higher prices can only increase due to the use of additional materials and an increase in the size of the product itself.
If you want to order a frame for a stone made of precious metal or purchase a product larger than half a meter in the form of a figure, then such things can cost 20,000 rubles.
Who is he suitable for?
Staurolite itself is directly associated with Jesus Christ, who gave his knowledge, strength and energy to help other people. It is believed that the stone perfectly helps and favors all those who follow the same path. He will become an excellent assistant to medical workers, volunteers, teachers and educators, as well as social workers.
All kind and bright people going to the world with good intentions are the owners of staurolite, with which it will be in harmony best.
If we talk about the horoscope, then for this mineral it does not really matter. The energy of the person who decides to wear this mineral is much more important. In order to understand how well staurolite is suitable for you, just grab it, hold it in your hands, think about it. You should have no doubt that this stone is combined with your energy. According to its structural structure, staurolite is considered a durable stone and it is not surprising that you can give it to someone as a gift or even as an inheritance.
Once you have appeared, staurolite will become not only a beautiful and unique decoration, but also your amulet, which just never gets destroyed, but only if it takes all the negative blow upon itself.
An overview of this stone can be seen in the video below.
