In nature, there is a hairy stone, which has a rather unusual appearance. And all because it resembles a piece of resin in which hairs are frozen. This unique type of fossil is the most expensive of its family and belongs to the class of quartz rocks. Rock crystal of this variety has in its structure admixtures of other minerals, which in a certain combination give such an unusual inclusion and combination of elements. They look like needles or thin hairs located in the middle of the crystal.
Hairy
brief information
There is a very beautiful legend that mentions the hairy stone. It says that the goddess of love Venus, having descended from Olympus to Earth, decided to swim in the purest spring. A couple of strands fell out of her beautiful locks and remained in the water. When the goddess discovered the loss, she decided to return and take her hair, but at that time it was already winter and the spring froze, and the curls in it. Seeing how beautifully the golden hairs shimmered in the ice, Venus decided to turn the water into rock crystal and take the curls with her.
There is another legend. According to him, once Venus was combing her golden hair on the shore of a mountain lake and forgot her comb there. And since the goddess’s hair had great power, the river nymphs decided to take it for themselves. But they could not divide the curls and entered into a fierce argument. Venus heard their screams and decided to turn the strands into stone so that no one would get them.
Ring with hair
In this regard, the stone has several names - it is the hair of Venus, the arrows of Cupid, the stone of love. In eastern countries, this mineral is called the beard of Mohammed and the sacred stone of the East.
Meaning in astrology
The stone brings good luck to Taurus, Gemini and almost all other zodiac signs. The only exception is Aries. Although occasionally they can also wear quartz hairy, but it should only be a decoration and not the main talisman.
The mineral is especially favorable to Taurus, Cancer, and Leo. For these three signs, the mandatory break in wearing is minimal. The stone is especially concerned about ensuring that the “favorites” find a mate.
There are also special features for other signs: for restless Aquarius, the gem brings peace of mind. It is better for them to choose a golden color. If a person's horoscope is Libra, then he will discover hidden talents in himself.
Astrologers sometimes associate zodiac signs with names. Hairy is suitable for Annas, Elenas, Lydias, Romans, Anatolies.
Description of quartz hairy
This mineral is mined from the depths of the earth, where it forms into beautiful clusters of crystals. During growth, these agglomerates include a certain part of the liquid, gases and minerals of other types and retain them within themselves. The Venus hair stone is a rock crystal that contains a needle-like and hair-like combination of components such as rutile crystals, black tourmaline, actinolite and goethite.
The largest specimens tend to be dark in color in black and brown tones, while the finer formations are lighter in color, ranging from light yellow, gold to various shades of orange. The color depends on which element has become dominant in the composition of the stone. For example, a crystal with asbestos will have an unusually beautiful silver or white tint, and tourmaline quartz will have a rich green color.
There is a certain type of quartz in which the combination of minerals is arranged in a certain pattern and at a certain angle. This structure gives the effect of a pattern inside the mineral in the form of a fine lattice or mesh. This crystal is called saguenite. The most beautiful and sought after is rutile hairy quartz; it has an almost diamond shine and high transparency. Crystals of this particular type are widely used in jewelry.
Hair of Venus
Physical properties that the Venus hair stone has:
- Hardness - 7 units. according to the Mohs scale.
- Colors are mostly missing. But minerals are often found in a wide range of colors.
- There is no crystal cleavage.
- Trigonal syngony.
- The refractive index of light in a crystal ranges from 1.544 to 1.553 units.
- The dispersion indicators are 0.009.
The largest deposits of this mineral are located in Brazil, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Russia, India, USA, Greece and Mexico. In the Northern Urals, several types of this mineral were mined; there were deposits of quartz with the inclusion of black tourmaline.
Pendant with hairs
Depending on the deposit of the mineral, not only its chemical characteristics change, but also its physical properties.
For example, tourmaline quartz, mined in India, is less durable and more fragile. But Brazilian quartz is considered to be of the highest quality and unique; it arouses great interest not only among jewelers, but also among collectors. The fact is that it is in Brazil that crystals are mined that have star-shaped patterns inside.
Varieties
The main varieties have their own names:
- rubellite - red, ruby red is especially valued;
- verdelite - green, emerald green is especially valued;
- dravite - brown: from yellowish-brown to dark brown;
- indigolite - blue and light blue;
- achroite - colorless, rare;
- sibirite - crimson, lilac-red, red-violet;
- sherl - black;
- watermelon tourmaline - with a red core and a green border.
Tourmaline cat's eye comes in different colors, but only the green and pink varieties have a clearly visible streak of light. Its appearance is due to inclusions of fibrous minerals. Some tourmalines slightly change color when exposed to artificial light.
Application
Humanity has learned to mine such an unusual stone since ancient times. Its beauty was appreciated by ancient jewelry masters. Tourmaline quartz was the most popular, as contrasting inclusions captivated the eye and created amazing patterns inside the mineral. It was used to make amulets and amulets, and also created bright jewelry for women.
In the modern world, this stone is used quite actively in the jewelry industry. The mineral has a relatively low cost, so products with it are accessible to the masses. It is used in both jewelry and crafts. Figurines and even some decorative elements are created from this mineral. Due to its strength, the stone can be used as a material for creating frames for mirrors or candlesticks. Quite often, jewelers combine this mineral with pearls, cubic zirconia, and amethyst. Agate looks great next to it.
Quartz
Famous tourmalines
The Diamond Fund of Russia houses a rubellite presented to Catherine the Great by the Swedish king Gustav III. The stone is cut in the shape of a bunch of grapes and topped with gold leaves, tendrils and stems.
According to legend, the stone was planted by a demon to the rulers of Ancient Egypt. Soon the Egyptian kingdom collapsed, and the luxurious rubellite came into the possession of the Roman ruler, who was Gaius Julius Caesar.
The barbarian invasion moved the ancient tourmaline to the treasury of Charlemagne, from where the stone eventually found its way to the Bohemian king Rudolf II.
Polychrome tourmaline
An adherent of alchemy and occult sciences, Rudolph managed to cleanse the gem from the taint of a demonic spell, but lost the war with Sweden and gave the talisman of royal power to the winner. From that moment on, “Caesar’s Ruby” ceased to bring misfortune...
An uncut 100-gram red tourmaline adorns the crown of Anna Ioannovna, made in 1730. It is assumed that the stone was purchased in China and presented to the Russian Tsar by the boyar Spafari.
Healing properties
Tourmaline or rutile quartz is believed to have a number of healing properties. It is recommended for use for nervous disorders. People suffering from apathy and long-term depression need to wear this stone around their neck. For this purpose, it is necessary to purchase the mineral in golden and light yellow shades: they have a more beneficial effect on the psyche and bring some harmony to a person’s inner world. In ancient times, it was believed that the Venus hair stone could weaken the effect of poison after a snake bite.
Lithotherapists claim that hairworm can speed up the healing process for colds, and also improves immunity and removes radionuclides from the body. It is recommended to use this stone for women with hormonal imbalance. This mineral affects the body in a certain way and helps restore its functioning. People suffering from insomnia and loss of appetite are advised to purchase a product made from this fossil and place it in the bedroom.
Tourmaline - the hero of legends
Ancient Egyptian sailors walked along the coast. After passing the Red Sea and turning left, they slowly traveled along the southern tip of the Asian continent, eventually reaching Australia. From the east, where the sun rises, they brought many wonders - including a stone, the middle of which glowed like a hot coal.
The priests explained the nature of the gem this way: born from the Sun, the stone rushed to Earth and fell into a rainbow. The divine colors were absorbed into the stone flesh. The red-green fragment is part of the sunborn stone...
Tourmaline
Tourmaline
The Egyptian myth is echoed by the legend of the South American Indians. It was believed that adherents of secret knowledge who lived in ancient times knew how to turn a rainbow into stone. On their orders, artisans carved all-powerful amulets from multi-colored stone.
An interesting fact is that tourmaline is a pyroelectric material. When vigorously rubbed or heated, the crystals become electrified, one end becoming positively charged and the other negatively charged. Electricity attracts small pieces of paper and dust. This property was used by Dutch traders in the 1700s to clean smoking pipes. They also gave the unsightly name to tourmaline - aschentrekker or taking out ash.
Magical properties of the stone
Tourmaline quartz was especially revered by the ancient Egyptians. It was believed that he could change the course of a person's destiny. Oracles used the magical properties of the stone and made amulets and amulets from it. Its main property was to relieve a person from loneliness and help in finding happiness and love in marriage. Tourmaline quartz is often called a love stone, attributed to it the ability to slow down the aging process and make its owner’s appearance more attractive. It is believed that if you wear the stone on your body, it will bring good luck and success to the opposite sex.
Bracelet with hair
It is not recommended to use tourmaline quartz for a long time, as it enhances the perception of the invisible world and enhances supernatural abilities, therefore in ancient times it was worn exclusively by oracles, magicians and people of creative professions. It was believed that the poet was visited by a muse, and the artist found his inspiration after looking at the hair of Venus for a long time on the stone.
The magical properties of this mineral are still used today. Jewelers make paired jewelry that people in love should put on each other, then their feelings will be strong and the union will be long.
To ensure that the magical properties of the stone are not lost, it is not recommended to wear items with other minerals at the same time.
Astrologers recommend using tourmaline quartz for people born under the zodiac signs Leo and Cancer. It is believed that it will bring them good luck and happiness in their personal lives.
HOW TO WEAR AND CARE
It is not recommended to constantly wear jewelry with tourmaline quartz. We recommend: Brilliant BLUE AVENTURINE
It is not advisable to wear talismans with tourmaline hairs together with other amulets.
How to distinguish natural stone from fake
Quartz with tourmaline is very rarely counterfeited.
There are rare crystals with schorl located in a continuous wide stripe. They are usually cut with a brilliant cut.
The cabochon cut of minerals should alert the buyer!
Product care
Quartz tourmaline brings owners of amulets not only aesthetic pleasure, but also benefits.
To enjoy the magical and healing properties longer, it is advisable to:
- Do not expose the amulet to high temperatures.
- When cleaning the house, it is advisable to remove the talisman.
- Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can change the color of the stone.
- It is advisable to store jewelry in separate cases, not in a common heap in a box.
- Contaminated jewelry is washed with warm water and baby shampoo, rinsed under running water. Gently wipe or allow to dry in “fresh air”.
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