Green amber: what is it, properties, choice and care

For many centuries, minerals have mysteriously attracted people. From the gems found, experts make jewelry, talismans and charms, as well as decorate home decoration and utensils. People believe that stones have not only aesthetic properties, but also magical and healing.

Traditional healers use gems to rid patients of various ailments, and magicians and sorcerers to perform magical rituals. Among the huge amount of precious stones, experts recommend paying attention to rare green amber, which, despite the high price and complexity of mining, is in high demand among buyers.

Green amber is a precious mineral that is mined in small quantities and does not exist in all countries of the world. The total global production of green amber does not exceed 2%. Geologists note a wide tint range of stone, which ranges from soft sea to green-blue, but brown-yellow is the most popular color.

This mineral originates from ancient times when global warming came and trees under the influence of high temperatures began to produce a huge amount of resin, which froze and formed amber deposits under the influence of wet sand and clay deposits. Due to the gradual penetration into the dark resin of green leaves and grass, the stone acquired a pleasant greenish tint.

The mined gems come in various sizes and can be as small as a centimeter in diameter or as large as a chicken egg. Most of the stone consists of carbon - 80%, and the level of hydrogen and oxygen is in equal proportions and amounts to 10%.

Jewelers use gold, silver and platinum to ennoble a precious gem. Precious metals add elegance, sophistication and high cost to the mineral. Most in demand are jewelry such as pendants, earrings, rings, pendants and beads.

The largest amount of rare gemstone is on the island of Haiti in the Dominican Republic. In the territory of this country, the most striking and beautiful mineral is mined, which has a bluish-green color. Small deposits can be found in Mexico, France, Colombia and Nicaragua. The hue of the minerals mined in the area has less bright and unsaturated colors with a cold tint. Stone mining is a complex process, most of which is manual labor. Employees of specialized companies using simple hand tools dig a gem from sand pits, which is later sent for processing. The following methods for extracting gems are less popular:

• butterfly net - catching stones from the coastal zone;
• scooping - lifting stones from the sea sandy bottom using special mechanical installations;
• mine - the extraction of stones in the faces of mines.

The main stages of the processing process.

• Peeling - gradual removal of unnecessary top layer with the help of special grinding tools and files. Along with cleaning, specialists carry out the initial formation of the desired shape.
• Alignment - smoothing of all sharp corners with sandpaper.
• Grinding - processing the surface of the stone with the smallest sandpaper.
• Polishing - The last stage of leveling the surface with felt or felt. To give shine, jewelers cover the surface with chalk, paraffin and various oils.

To obtain maximum brightness, specialists use heat exposure and heating with the simultaneous supply of a certain amount of oxygen. Only after reaching maximum smoothness and a perfectly flat surface without cracks and chips can the stone processing process be considered complete. A well-crafted product has a shiny surface.

Green amber is an amazing mineral that for many centuries people have endowed with magical and healing properties. A stone of a pleasant green color not only positively affects the human body, but also contribute to the beginning of a new, stable and prosperous stage in life.

Many magic rituals can not do without this gem. For centuries, magicians use the gem to enhance their supernatural abilities and to obtain the most effective result.

Experts in the occult sciences recommend wearing silver jewelry with this mineral. Jewelry can become a powerful talisman that will protect a person from negativity and fill his soul with good.

The stone performs the following magic actions:

• elimination of emotional stress;
• neutralization of resentment and evil;
• brings good luck;
• assistance in the successful start and completion of affairs;
• protection of women during gestation and childbirth;
• protecting babies from evil eyes and negativity;
• the return of vitality and faith in a good future.

Yoga practitioners use amber amulets to meditate, open, and cleanse the aura. To preserve love and mutual understanding in the family, newlyweds must purchase an amulet with green amber.

Traditional healers for many hundreds of years use a precious mineral to treat the following pathologies:

• diseases of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems;
• disorders of the central nervous system;
• preventing the development of depression, stress, emotional disturbances and insomnia;
• preventing the development of eye diseases and maintaining visual acuity;
• treatment of headaches and migraines.

Green amber is a unique mineral that can bring harmony and peace. Astrologers recommend acquiring this stone to kind, calm and positive people, who at the time of stress and anger, he will save from rash and rash acts, as well as quickly restore strength and restore vitality.

Astrologers recommend paying attention to green amber to all fire signs. An energetically strong stone will help not only pacify the character of Lviv, but also lead them to the desired result, as well as improve relationships with the opposite sex. Amber will become an assistant in business and career for the good and purposeful Sagittarius.

Decorations with a mineral will bring no less benefit to the signs of the Earth. Capricorn, he will give confidence and determination. Virgo with the help of the mineral will gain the necessary amount of strength to overcome all obstacles. For people who belong to the sign of Pisces, the gem will give good health, self-confidence. The sign will have the same effect on the life of Gemini and Libra. The mineral will become just a beautiful decoration for Scorpio, Taurus, Aquarius and Aries. The helpers of these signs are other stones, but they should not refuse beautiful jewelry with green amber.

As a decoration, stylists recommend amber products to be worn by blondes., and representatives of a different appearance need to choose clothes for gems. Stylists for their collections use green amber as a decoration for cufflinks, key chains and tie clips. In order for the stones to not look stupid, stylists recommend wearing one piece of jewelry.

The high price and increased demand for this mineral provoked the appearance of a huge number of fakes. Unscrupulous sellers often give amber for boranite and bernite treated with special chemical compounds and resin.

Signs of a natural mineral.

• Lack of coniferous smell - only a fake has a pleasant aroma of needles. Real minerals do not have specific odors.
• Tangible weight - even a small gem has a certain mass. Fakes are always very light and airy.
• Resistance to high temperatures - real amber will fully preserve its integrity even at the maximum level of heating. Resin fakes will quickly change their structure and become soft and plastic.
• The presence of scratches - prolonged wearing of jewelry and their contact with various solid objects must necessarily leave stripes on the surface of the mineral. Artificial stones do not change their appearance during the fall and from contact with solid products.

In order for the purchased product to please its owners for many years, it is not enough to purchase high-quality and expensive jewelry. Experts recommend that before purchasing a product with a stone, carefully study the rules for their storage and care. Amber must be stored in linen bags, which must be neatly folded into small caskets.The most suitable place for jewelry is a drawer of a sleeping chest. Experts do not recommend for a long time to leave the mineral in the bathroom, where a high level of humidity will adversely affect its brightness and luster.

It is strictly forbidden to store amber interspersed with other jewelry and leave it for a long time in direct sunlight. Long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation will not only lead to a tarnishing of the mineral, but also make it brittle. Contact of the mineral with metal products is also undesirable and will lead to cloudiness. Perfumes, detergents and cleaning products, as well as creams and aromatic oils, can spoil the appearance of amber.

In order to remove dust and dirt, it is necessary to moisten the sponge in salted water and wipe the product with it. To give shine, it is necessary to rub the surface of the mineral with a flannel fabric for several minutes. Regular water procedures will help not only to clean its surface from pollution, but also to prevent the mineral from drying out.

In the next video, you can take a look at the ring with green amber.