The serpentine is a popular and attractive mineral that belongs to the category of ornamental stones and is a type of serpentinite. It is not difficult to guess that the name of the stone is due to its unique green color, similar to the skin of a snake. The ancient people believed that the serpentine is the hard leather of the Great Poloz (the owner of the Ural gold).
The stone has a greenish-yellowish color, original spots and streaks, which make its surface as similar to snake skin as possible. It is noteworthy that serpentine in Latin is a snake. The alternative name of the coil is aptekarsky stone, which is due to the fact that cups and mortars were made from this mineral to prepare medicines.
This mineral has a beautiful appearance, rounded edges and a relatively simple mining process. The stone has an average strength and lies beneath the ground by large monoliths.In the structure of the stone, fibrous streaks, while it is not completely transparent, has a similarity with jade. The main difference of the coil is that it is easier to process and has a softer structure, while at the same time it is not afraid of temperature, as it is resistant to them and abrasion.
Coil colors and types, scope
A coil is an ornamental stone of several varieties. If the mineral has a green tint, then it is called ophite, if its coloring is spotted - flywheel, and the stone with black splashes is Williamsite. Externally, some types of gem can be confused with jade, and the main feature of the coil is that it is not completely transparent, which cannot be said about its subspecies. As for the color range, the mineral is usually green-yellow with gray or black splashes.
Since the coil has a relatively small hardness, it has found application in jewelery-ornamental art, and it is used to make lining materials used for the decoration of an office or an apartment interior. Usually with the help of a coil hold the walls in the bathroom, toilet or lay out a fireplace.
At the same time, the mineral is actively used to create souvenirs and inexpensive jewelry. For example, earrings and beads, bracelets and vases, table tops, etc. are made from the coil. With the help of crushed stone, you can pave a small alley, and a mosaic panel of a serpentine will fall in love at first sight. Since the stone is resistant to high temperatures and their differences it is often used in the construction of the bath.
How to determine the real coil, the value of the stone
The coil is an inexpensive and affordable stone, however, it is not uncommon to find counterfeits made of durable plastic. To verify the authenticity of the stone you need to pay attention to a couple of nuances. The first step is to check the branching stripes on the surface of the stone, which are not repeated. It is also important to check the weight of the stone, because it is much higher than that of plastic.
The next method of verification is direct contact with the stone. If it is a natural mineral, it will heat up very slowly, but the fake will quickly take on the temperature of the human body. The only thing you should not do is to scratch a stone, because it is soft enough and there will be noticeable marks on its surface.
The serpentine is a unique and popular stone with a number of healing and magical properties. Despite all this, the price of it is small, since the mineral is not a rare rock. A lump of coil costs about 350-400 dollars, and each fragment has a special value that can be processed.
Healing properties of the coil
If you believe lithotherapists, then this stone has a strong healing power. First of all, the serpentine greatly enhances the effects of drugs, having a beneficial effect on the body. In order to remove drowsiness and constant headaches, it is enough to purchase earrings with inserts of this mineral. Bracelets and rings with a serpentine will make its owner more powerful, improve the muscular system and contribute to the rapid regeneration of tissues. Also, the stone is used for fractures, as it has a positive effect on bone fusion, accelerating this process.
In addition to all this, the stone relieves inflammation, heals colds and stabilizes pressure. It is believed that the coil is a kind of energy magnet that accumulates all the negative in itself, facilitating the life of its owner. In order to wash off the stone all the negative, which he has accumulated enough times a day to wash it with water.
Many believe that this stone can serve as a good gift, as it has a beautiful appearance and low cost, however, it is forbidden to do so. The fact is that a coil is a stone that immediately becomes attached to its first owner and as a result will only help him. At the same time, he will not render any help to all his subsequent owners and will be useless.An exception to the rules can be family ties, when relatives give each other gifts with this mineral.
The magical properties of the mineral
In ancient times, this stone was used only by sorcerers and shamans, while ordinary people believed that the serpentine would bring only misfortunes and failures. If the owner of the stone is strong and brave, then the mineral will protect it from danger and make it more purposeful. The coil has a positive effect on physical abilities and the development of its owner (a person will run faster, swim, jump higher, etc.).
Also this mineral develops intuition and hidden creative talents. At the same time, a serpentine can be used as a protective amulet or amulet that brings good luck. The stone will attract success at work, help in moving up the career ladder. For residents of Eastern countries, the serpentine is a symbol of knowledge and wisdom.
To suit the serpentine zodiac sign
Astrologers believe that this stone is best suited for Virgos. Improve physical condition with the help of the mineral can Capricorns involved in sports. Scales will be able to more easily make important decisions, and all doubts will recede into the background. Pisces and Cancers - for these signs of the zodiac the use of the mineral is prohibited, as the stone will entail spiritual exhaustion. Moreover, people born under these signs will not be able to adequately and correctly make decisions. As for the other signs of the zodiac, there are no contraindications for them, but the stone will not have any particular effect, therefore it is not recommended to wear it constantly.
