Chrysolite - the oldest stone that humanity has known for a long time. Translated from the ancient Greek language, chrysolite is a golden stone. In fact, it is a transparent gem of green color, which has unique properties and a number of shades. Alternative names: olivine - for geologists, peridot - for jewelers, evening emerald - because of the ability to change its color to green indoors. This stone attracts with its charm and power, and the first written mention of it is more than six thousand years. Chrysolite is considered a semiprecious mineral, it was found even in the composition of meteorites falling on the surface of the planet.
basic information
General information about chrysolite:
- Chrysolite is a valuable type of olivine, which is characterized by high hardness (6.5-7 on the Mohs scale) and brittleness overnight, while it is easily dissolved in acids.
- If you take care of a stone and polish it properly, you can enjoy its glass shine for an infinitely long time.
- The density of the mineral - 3.3 gr / cu. cm.
- The classic color of the stone is green, but it can change it, becoming golden, pistachio, yellow, olive, brown, or herbal. These are usually pale tones, but there are also exceptions when the stone has an intense color.
- The chemical composition is iron orthosilicate (on which the color intensity depends) and magnesium, and nickel and chromium can sometimes be found in the composition.
- The countries where the mineral is mined: USA, Russia, Australia and Mexico, Egypt and Mongolia, Burma and others.
Where is chrysolite used?
Like most minerals, chrysolite is actively used to create jewelry. Since the material belongs to semi-precious stones, it decorates gold and silver, as well as various interior items. Also, the gem is used during the embroidery of icons. For processing the mineral, use a diamond, emerald or stepped cut, which is carried out with the utmost care, because it is fragile and does not tolerate exposure to high temperatures.
Chrysolite is used to conduct magical rites and is considered quite rare, although not considered expensive. The mineral is actively used in traditional medicine - to get the desired effect, it is enough to attach a stone to the sore spot for 30 minutes. Also using it creates healing water, just throw a stone into it and leave for a day. The same principle works with healing ointment, in a solution of which a piece of mineral is immersed.
Colors and types of chrysolite
As already mentioned, this stone has a transparent structure and often pale shades, an intense mineral is a rarity. The main color of the stone is green, but it may have an uneven color, containing stripes and spots on the surface. In general, the stone can be such shades:
- Yellow or orange.
- Golden or olive.
- Brown or brown.
With regard to the types of material, there is no precise classification, and the value of peridot depends on the intensity of color. In most cases, chrysolite is a light green stone that has no jewelry value. Depending on the quality, it is divided into two categories: A — a yellow-green mineral; B — pale stones. Jewelers themselves use only certain types of stone to create jewelry, namely:
- Chrysolite Mass.
- Star mineral or gem with the effect of asterism.
Interesting Facts
The history of chrysolite is rich and full of various facts, here are some of them:
- The stone has a tendency to get used to the person, so if you wear it for a long time and then donate it to someone, it will be lost or split.
- The mineral makes a person eloquent and not conflicted, having a beneficial effect on its owner, able to become more attentive and good-natured.
- Peridot will suit bankers and people associated with trade, as it attracts good luck and material well-being. To enhance the effect, it is recommended to wear a gold ring with chrysolite (only on the left hand).
- Chrysolite is a family stone, it allows you to start a family and save it, protecting it from harm and others.
- To make the magical properties of the stone more effective, you need to buy it on the 28th day of the lunar month.
- You can attract material well-being and good fortune to your home if you purchase an animal figurine made of this stone in the hallway.
Chrysolite and its magical properties
For centuries, people believed that chrysolite has a special power that protects against evil spirits and dark forces, so the shamans and magicians from ancient times wore wards with this mineral on their bodies. You can increase the effectiveness of the material, if you frame it with gold. The magical properties of chrysolite:
- It builds relationships between people.
- It deprives feelings of envy, depression, nervous tension and depression, returning joy and self-esteem.
- A beneficial effect on intuition and mental activity, makes a person more insightful.
- Helps in fate, solving difficult situations and problems.
- Protects from fires, failures and stupid acts.
- Protects against nightmares, evil spirits and people.
- Ideal for men, enhancing their attractiveness and masculine power.
Chrysolite and its medicinal properties
Like any other mineral, chrysolite does not belong to official medicine, but is often used by people involved in lithotherapy. It is worth noting that in many diseases this stone was used as the only salvation since ancient times. In lithotherapy, stone is used for such purposes:
- Reduction of pain in the spine, kidneys, liver and stomach.
- Treatment of insomnia.
- Improving vision and healing of eye diseases.
- Relieves headaches.
- Improvement in neuralgia.
- Treatment of fever, ARVI, endocrine system and cardiovascular diseases.
- Helps during childbirth.
- With it, relieve nightmares, stabilizing the nervous system.
- Aligns hormones, restores the body from diseases.
- Eliminates stuttering.
Whom chrysolite is suitable according to the sign of the zodiac
In general, this stone can be used by all people, but astrologers do not recommend it be worn to Cancers, Aquarius and Scorpios. Chrysolite is best combined with Virgins, Lions and Pisces. Influence of a stone on people of different signs of the zodiac:
- Aries - a fiery sign, which the stone helps, giving people assiduity and prudence.
- Gemini - deprives of inconsistency, acting as a sedative, so that people become more balanced and calm.
- Taurus - adds generosity, making the owner more compliant.
- Libra - deprives of fear and helps in personal life.
- Virgo - the owner of the stone becomes less demanding and more patient. Also, the mineral has a beneficial effect on intelligence and attentiveness, what attracts to its owner.
- Leo - helps in making decisions, adds confidence in himself and his abilities.
- Fish - helps to make quick and correct decisions, actions, while avoiding conflicts and problems. With it, Pisces become more determined and self-confident.
