Quite a lot has already been written and said about the magical properties of precious and semi-precious stones. Each stone has its own characteristics, requirements for care and "preferences" in the choice of the owner. One of the most amazing stones that will help build relationships with people is ametrine.
Description
As the name implies, ametrine combine the properties of two stones - purple amethyst and yellow citrine. In addition to color, this stone is also a combination of useful properties. amethyst and citrine, which makes it very useful for its owner.
Despite the fact that ametrine is a common breed of quartz minerals, it is very rare, so you can often find fakes for a huge price.
The meaning of the colors of this stone is interpreted differently: someone says that the combination of two colors symbolizes the reunion of two loving hearts, and someone believes that purple and yellow give an understanding of the world, therefore, an understanding of people, and improve the communication skills of the carrier. However, the legend about the origin of this mineral speaks in favor of the version about the combination of lovers.
When the conquistadors arrived in Bolivia (hence the second name of the mineral, Bolivianite), feelings broke out between the daughter of one of the leaders and the main conqueror. Here, the legends diverge.
According to one version, the Bolivian wanted to escape with her lover in Europe, but her compatriots found out about this and killed for betraying their native land. All that she managed to leave to remember about herself before her death was a beautiful two-colored stone, which the girl presented to her man. After her death, Indian uprisings began, so the conquistadors had to return to Spain, where an amazing mineral was presented as a gift to the queen.
The second variation of the legend is less bloody and less tragic. When the conquistador and the Bolivian realized that they had fallen in love with each other, her chief father had given his consent to the wedding, and he also gave ametrine mines as a dowry for her daughter.
Untreated ametrine has a glassy sheen. This mineral is transparent, has no internal damage, polychrome, that is, having several colors, quartz. To meet a copy where color transitions would be visible - a big rarity. As a rule, the transition is more noticeable on large carat stones, therefore, the price of such stones is much higher.
Place of Birth
There are not many places in the world where ametrine is mined. The largest field is located in Bolivia, in the mines of Anahai, named, according to legend, in honor of the chief's daughter, who fell in love with the conquistador. It produces about 90% of the total mineral in the world.
Not so long ago, deposits of stone were discovered in Brazil, but the quality of Brazilian specimens is much lower, so they can be used to create jewelry only after a number of additional treatments with the aim of refining.
In addition to these two countries, the stone is also found on the territory of Russia and the United States of America, but these are very rare cases that do not allow speaking of the discovery of new deposits.
Properties
Bolivianite has a fairly wide range of various properties. Conventionally, they can be divided into three groups.
Physical
Physical properties are the properties of the stone itself, regardless of who wears it.
Each copy has its own unique color. According to its chemical component ametrine - This is a form of silica.which is formed as a crystal of a prismatic appearance. Hard enough - on the Mohs scale, its hardness is 7 points.
Due to its hardness, the mineral can be subjected to various types of faceting and used to make jewelry.
It differs in transparency, at the same time has glass gloss and the light refractive ability.
Magical
The main influence is due to the color range of the stone: the yellow hue affects the Manipura - this is the third chakra, which is located in the region of the solar plexus. She is responsible for the professional success of a person and his ability to assume obligations. Yellow color stimulates the inflow of spiritual forces to this chakra, activating it.
All shades of purple, found in ametrine, affect Sahasrara, the seventh human chakra, located in the crown. The seventh chakra is responsible for the spiritual illumination of a person, his connection with the Cosmos.
In addition, it is a huge repository of knowledge. The combination of these two colors makes it clear that ametrine is not only a conductor of the spiritual path, but also a battery, which helps to accumulate strength to deal with the difficulties that arise on a person’s path.
Ametrine gives self-confidence, a positive perception of the world, an understanding of people, which gives the ability to quickly find a common language with other people and, possibly, romantic relationships.
The stone is used to avoid conflicts, quarrels, violence and violence.
This is a stone of peace and understanding. He will make his owner more calm and balanced. Bolivianite helps unleash creativity and foresight, if there is one.
Mages and practitioners stone is used to enhance the ability, the discovery of the highest truth. In the right hands, he helps to communicate with otherworldly worlds and their representatives. Put a stone under the pillow will bring prophetic dreams.
Due to polychromy, it was believed that the stone would help with weather management - this was very valuable for shamans of various tribes.
It is recommended to pay attention to the color of the purchased mineral - depending on what color it will have more, those of its features will be better developed, therefore, they can have more influence on a person.
Medicinal
If a girl prefers to wear ametrine in the ring, then the stone will affect her reproductive health, improving it and slowing the aging process in this area. Being in the head (for example, in earrings), the stone will improve vision, normalize pressure and relieve headache spasms.
When worn on a rather long chain as a suspension, the mineral will facilitate the work of the digestive tract, and in direct contact with the skin, bolivianite rejuvenates it and facilitates the course of skin diseases, if present.
As you can understand, the specific properties of the stone are associated with the way it is worn. But, in addition, ametrine in any form affects the general condition of a person, improving mental activity, calming the central nervous system, strengthening blood vessels, improving immunity and normalizing the work of the genitourinary system as a whole. It is believed that this mineral can improve hearing and eyesight.
With its help, it is possible to level an unstable emotional background, thereby saving a person from depression and apathy (if, of course, depression is caused by emotional differences and has no biochemical basis at the basis).
This stone helps with insomnia, cleanses the blood of toxins, can slow down or even stop the inflammatory processes of the urinary system (in the liver and kidneys).
How to distinguish from fakes?
Due to the rarity of ametrine and its value, this mineral is very often forged. It is very unpleasant to buy jewelry for a fabulous amount, and then find out that it is an artificially grown fake.Only a professional jeweler will be able to distinguish a real stone from its non-precious copy, but knowing some of the features of the stone, this can be done independently.
Natural stone is never too bright. Pronounced, flashy colors indicate that you have synthetic fake.
Most often for fakes used laboratory development - Sitall.
This is a hydrothermal (grown) stone. The stones are very similar, but the cost of real ametrine varies from $ 40 to $ 70 per carat, and the price of a sitall is only $ 3-5.
Artificial stone is also characterized by sharp transitions between colors. For a natural mineral, this is a rarity. If there are three or more sharp transitions from violet to yellow in the color, and vice versa, then it is likely that there is a fake stone in front of you. The natural sample will differ in soft transitions and gradual, smooth flowing from one color to another with the help of accompanying border shades.
This natural Bolivian is easy to scratch. - It is worth remembering this, not only during the check for a fake, but also in the future, while wearing.
Who is suitable?
Ametrine fits almost everyone but only a few signs of the zodiac he will bring tangible benefits: Cancers, Leos and Aries. The stone has a good effect on all fire signs, including the Sagittarius. But he will give him peace of mind and will help not flare up over trifles, but Lev and Aries will give patience, vitality and resilience to various difficulties.
Aries, like any other fire sign, has increased irritability and emotionality. The stone will help avoid this, as well as cure attacks of aggression and making rash decisions.
Royal Lions will find harmony with the outside world and with themselves.
In addition, the mineral will help to slightly muffle such negative features of this sign as vanity, laziness and pride, but it will strengthen all the positive qualities, including generosity and generosity.
Sagittarius will acquire much-needed thoughtfulness and, perhaps, will be able to understand what is the meaning of his life, where his place is and where to go next.
Bolivianitis is most favorable for Cancer. By themselves, Cancers often find themselves in the grip of evil thoughts and doubts, and this mineral will give them optimism and the ability to enjoy life, forgetting about past failures.
Ametrine is absolutely not suitable for Dev.
He can make them too sluggish, lazy and kill the interest in life, but he will develop far from the most pleasant quality of their character - cowardice.
In addition, the Bolivianite may weaken the will of the Dev, after which they may well fall into the bad company or be obedient to someone else's will.
If you start when choosing a stone from the profession of a person, then ametrine is suitable for those whose work is connected with people - politicians, teachers, journalists and other similar professions. Ametrine will provide an opportunity to drag people to their side, to avoid conflict situations and to negotiate in an atmosphere of calm.
Ametrine is also great for risk-taking professions — stuntmen, military, firefighters, policemen, and other people with similar professions. The stone will give them prudence, goodwill and help to avoid violence and various injuries.
It is worth remembering that when choosing a stone-amulet, you must rely not only on your knowledge of the compatibility of the stone and the owner, but also you must listen to your intuition.
If, despite all the contradictions, a person feels that this particular stone should be his, then you should pay attention to this feeling and succumb to it.
Similarly, you need to listen to yourself and in those cases, if, despite the ideal compatibility, a person suddenly feels hostility or even disgust from the crystal.
Stone care
Ametrine must be protected from aggressive cleaning agents, cosmetics and high temperatures. For this reason, bathing in the shower or in the bathroom in jewelry is strictly prohibited, otherwise the jewelry will lose its appeal. It is also not necessary to drop the jewels or carelessly handle them, allowing the appearance of chips and cracks. Also, the decoration should be protected from exposure to direct sunlight - Bolivian does not tolerate them, and with time it can first fade and later completely fade.
For information on how a stone affects a person, see below.
