Black stone is a classic and conservatism of minerals, combining beauty and alluring depth of color. Gems are used for the production of jewelry, accessories for interior and everyday life. Minerals of black color have a strikingly attractive appearance, filled with huge magical and healing properties. In this regard, it is often possible to see amulets and amulets, made of black stones.
Properties and features of black stones
Based on the cost of natural minerals, they are divided into the following groups:
- Ornamental or decorative.
- Semiprecious stones.
- Precious gems.
In addition, each breed has unique physical and chemical characteristics, a number of features. Black color always keeps a lot of magic in itself, however, many believe that stones of this color have only a negative value and are compared with something black and negative. For a long time it was believed that only a shaman, a witch or a sorcerer using it for rites could wear a black stone.At the same time, black minerals were resolved to widowers as a symbol of sorrow and sadness, and also helped people protect themselves from evil energy by discovering supernatural talents.
In today's world, attitudes towards black stones are much simpler. Black is classic minimalism, popular with men and women. Many ladies and girls use jewelry with black stones, as they allow you to follow the fashion, emphasizing their individuality and sense of taste. Black stones in men's rings are also not uncommon, while they conquer with their beauty and originality.
Esoteric, as before, consider black stones as minerals of the night with a large hidden sacral value. There are enough black stones in the world, however, only a few of them are popular. To increase the value and significance of stones, they are used to make costume jewelry and household accessories, but precious black minerals, widely used in jewelry making, are of particular importance.
Black agate and other ornamental (decorative) stones of black color
Inexpensive, but attractive decorative stones are constantly used to make boxes, figurines and beautiful jewelry. All products are bright and original, so they are in demand among girls and women. All stones of black color have different physical characteristics, and not all of them are distinguished by high strength.
Types of decorative and ornamental stones in black:
- Black agate - coal rock, which is very fond of jewelers. Usually, a stone can have not pure black color, but also various patterns that conquer with their uniqueness and beauty. Usually, beads, necklaces and pendants are made from this stone, as it has high strength (7 - according to the Mohs scale).
- Onyx is a mineral of volcanic origin, which has a completely opaque structure. The stone has great potential, magical and healing properties. Hardness - 2.7.
- Amber - pine resin, which was in the bowels of the earth for millions of years. This is a very expensive mineral that is of particular value to jewelers due to its beauty and originality. The main disadvantage of the stone is its fragility (2-3 on the Mohs scale).
- Jasper is a unique natural mineral with a uniform shade. At the same time, the cut of the stone is unique, because it has bright inclusions from other rocks. Monochromatic jasper is easily confused with gagat, and its hardness is about 6-7 points on the Mohs scale.
- Gagat is a decorative stone, which is charcoal (petrified wood formed over thousands or even millions of years). The stone is very fragile, so it is practically impossible to process. To cut, you need to heat it to a certain temperature at which the mineral becomes plastic. Due to this physical property of jet, it is possible to make products that conquer with their beauty and originality. After processing, the stone has a strong luster, and the hardness is only 3 points on the Mohs scale.
- Obsidian is another volcanic stone formed during the solidification of lava. The stone has a huge magical subtext, previously it was called the fragment of the claw of Satan, because it is opaque and has an amorphous structure. Hardness - 5.
- Hematite is an unusual black and red mineral. In ancient times, people thought that this stone was dried blood, therefore one of the names of the gem is krovavik. The stone can be magnetized, difficult to process and very fragile. Hematite is usually combined with silver, while its Mohs hardness is about 5.
Semi-Precious Black Stones
In nature, it is difficult to find a black mineral that could be considered semi-precious. At the moment, only one representative of this category is known - morion (black quartz), whose hardness on the Mohs scale is 7. Outwardly, it is an absolutely black and opaque stone that makes you admire it, because it is surprisingly attractive.Because of this, since ancient times, it is believed that the morion has great magical properties, but it is a mourning stone. Previously, only widowers could carry it, decorating their rings with a stone. Now it is used for the production of jewelry, which has a low cost.
Black gems
Typically, precious minerals include stones that are rarely found in nature, and they must have high physical characteristics. So, to the precious black stones include:
- Diamond is a stone that is found on the surface of the earth, while it is considered the elder brother of colorless diamonds. Mineral has high physical characteristics, amazing strength (hardness - 10 on the Mohs scale), therefore, it is often used for making expensive jewelry.
- Opal is another expensive noble stone, surprising with its radiance. It is noteworthy that the cost of the mineral depends on its brightness, and its hardness is about 2 on the Mohs scale.
- Sapphire - to meet this stone in black is almost impossible (the last black sapphire was found more than 80 years ago). Modern black sapphires that can be found on the market are specially treated stones that acquire this color during special procedures, and their natural color is dark purple. The structure of the stone is similar to the night sky filled with stars, the hardness is 9.
- Black pearls - the most famous and popular mineral that does not transmit light. In Europe, the 15-16 century, he was valued no less than diamonds, since to find a stone in nature is almost unreal. The hardness of black pearls - 3-4 points on the Mohs scale.
- Spinel is a complex stone that rarely has edges, usually with a smooth surface. This type of mineral has no special value and cost, the hardness is about 3.5 points on the Mohs scale.
Jewelery with black stones
Stones of different types differ from each other, both by their physical characteristics and appearance, therefore, each stone is a unique mineral used in one of the directions. Semiprecious and ornamental (decorative) stones are usually framed in silver, but sometimes they are combined with other metals, which increase the cost of the product. The exception to the rule is hematite - it is combined only with silver.
Opal and amber are usually combined with gold and platinum, as for precious stones, they are framed only with gold and platinum of the highest standard. Black stone jewelry is made for both men and women, so everyone is able to choose the perfect jewelry. Types of jewelry with black stones: bracelets, earrings and beads, pendants and rings, pendants, pendants and necklaces.
