Among the orbital quartz minerals, there are many beautiful stones, but a bull's eye deserves special attention. This glossy mineral has a very unusual pattern that many people like. But not everyone knows what properties and value this wonderful stone has, how to combine it with other minerals and how to avoid acquiring a fake. Also, an important aspect is the conditions for maintaining the excellent appearance of the stone after its acquisition. All these nuances will be discussed in detail in this article.
Description
The bull's eye is a mineral whose main shades are brown and dark cherry. Due to the effects of high temperatures in the conditions of natural formation, this mineral is covered with intricate patterns, presented in the form of streaks and stripes.
There is a version that the mineral is derived from the tiger stone, thus it acquired all its properties, such as the presence of a glossy surface with overflow and color. The name of the mineral was due to the color - brown-red, often combined with cherry. Because of this combination, the stone became associated with the eyes of a ferocious bull.
Even in antiquity, the stone was very revered by people, especially the inhabitants of ancient Rome. They believed that such a talisman could save warriors from death, so often the attributes for battle were decorated with a bull's eye. In India, this mineral was considered a gift to the gods, so it was often seen in ritual ceremonies, it had the status of the sacred. In addition to religious purposes, another option of using bull stone for Indians was to protect the home - they laid it out at the entrance to the house in order to protect themselves from attacks by predators or aliens.
By connecting the stone with the energy of the sun, the people of India believed that it could accumulate and transmit this energy to people.
This mineral is also able to indicate to a person the impending ailment or danger: Indians point out that its weight is heavy before such events.
Kinds
As such, such a mineral does not exist, since it is itself part of a group of natural minerals called ocellular quartz. However, it is worth noting that the factor of distinguishing stones can be the presence of certain colors in them and their change, which occurs under the influence of thermal processing. Among the standard color set for bull stone, the following basic shades can be distinguished:
- brown;
- terracotta;
- brown.
Among other tones, which are formed mainly from the fact that the concentration of elements in the mineral can be different, it is worth to highlight burgundy and purple colors.
Where is mined?
Deposits of such a mineral as a bull's eye are usually adjacent to deposits. tiger eye and represented by the following territories:
- Asian countries;
- India and nearby lands;
- Australia;
- republics of Africa;
- Russian Federation.
Properties
Like any other mineral, bulls eye has different properties. Each group of properties contains not only the characteristics of the stone itself, but also how exactly it can affect a person.
Physical
This group of properties characterizes for the most part the appearance of a bull's eye and may be represented by the following features.
- The mineral does not have transparency.
- The bull's eye is magnetic.
- The structure of the stone is highly durable.
- This mineral is malleable. Upon contact with the knife's edge, a brilliant, smooth mark will remain on the stone.
- The crystalline grains that make up a bull's eye have a cleavage ability.
- Syngony - a sign that is associated with the ability of crystals in the mineral to group in a certain way.
Magical
The bull's eye has an incredibly positive energy and is able to give it to a person who uses it as a talisman. It has a miraculous effect on people suffering from depression and apathy, giving them vitality and confidence in their abilities. However, if a person is already energetic enough, he should not wear amulets or jewelry made of natural bull stone all the time.
For a long time, the magic powers of the stone have been used and are still being used to interpret future events. Sometimes it is useful for a modern person to look at the degree of transparency of such a mineral amulet before concluding any deals - dulling indicates that the deal is likely to turn out to be a failure. Also, a sharp clouding of the stone speaks of upcoming problems. The use of bovine stone in magical rites can contribute to the penetration into the essence of past events, the establishment of any links between them, the disclosure of secrets. Also, watching the game of color, people try to grasp the forecast for the success or failure of the upcoming cases.
Medicinal
Since ancient times, it has been established that due to tactile contact of a person with a bull's eye, some health indicators improved. It is believed that this stone contains the energy of a strong, healthy bull, which helps to take away the effects of such ailments as psoriasis, fever, asthma, fever. Therefore, healers use it to treat the following diseases:
- problems with the work of the thyroid gland (low immunity);
- infectious diseases of the joints;
- respiratory diseases;
- various manifestations of colds;
- problems with the bone system and the spine;
- hypertension;
- infertility.
In addition, the bull's eye provides additional assistance when men and women try to cope with bad habits. This mainly concerns alcohol and nicotine addiction. The treatment process takes place in such a way that the stone, in contact with which the person enters, blocks with his energy the further way in the body for the disease. Often people use pendants, a natural mineral which is located approximately at the level of the throat. Also, women wear earrings made of this stone.
Who is suitable?
If we consider a bull stone in terms of compatibility with the signs of the zodiac, then it is worth noting that it is best suited for people born under the sign of Scorpio. If the representatives of this sign acquire a bull stone as an ornament, use it in the interior or desktop elements, their energy will be constantly updated. Astrologers believe that the most effective option is a round pendant made from a similar mineral.
From the point of view of a negative impact on the signs of the zodiac, it makes no sense to consider a bull stone, since it does not adversely affect anyone. The determining criteria for the impact of the mineral on people are rather the qualities of their own character. The bull stone helps those who are purposeful in achieving success, it also contributes to the development of business. If a person's profession or hobby is connected with creativity, then the bull stone will help in discovering ways for self-realization.
The positive effect of the mineral is revealed only if the person truly believes in his help.
Compatibility with other stones
The planet patronizing the bull stone is Mars.The mineral has a very strong energy field, which is able to easily suppress the energy of weaker minerals. The most appropriate solution would be to wear this stone without any combinations, but if you choose the most harmonious combinations, the following options will do:
- amazonite;
- whitefish;
- rauchtopaz;
- malachite;
- emerald;
- jasper.
These minerals are under the auspices of such planets as Pluto and Venus, which, in turn, are friendly with Mars. If Uranus or Mercury is the patron of stones, then it is better not to combine them with the bull stone. These minerals include:
- amethyst;
- Labrador;
- agate;
- chrysolite;
- fire opal
The group of the following minerals belonging to the Sun, Jupiter and the Moon also does not form a friendly combination with a representative of the minerals under the auspices of Mars:
- ruby;
- amber;
- Heliodorus;
- Moonstone;
- rhinestone;
- selenite;
- turquoise;
- sapphire;
- diamond;
- hyacinth;
- aventurine;
- coral;
- beryl;
- pearls;
- lapis lazuli;
- blue topaz.
How to distinguish a fake?
Since such an interesting and sought-after stone, like a bull's eye, has long been in demand, with the development of technology and industry, many have come up with ways to make a fake for selling fake amulets. To avoid becoming a victim of such fraud, you need to know how to identify a fake mineral and what are its main differences from the present. The artificial version differs according to the following criteria:
- it consists of a composite material, which gives the product not quite natural shine;
- Fibrous glass in the product explains the flare effect it possesses.
It is difficult for an unknowing person to identify a fake by himself, so the best option would be to contact a specialist in the field of minerals, who with the help of special equipment will reveal the percentage of artificial elements in a bull stone item.
Care instructions
Care for this mineral is not particularly difficult. A soft cloth and water are usually used to clean it. Sometimes in order to wipe the product, use wet wipes. But there are still a few rules to follow in order to gain the maximum benefit from such a mineral as a bull stone.
- You should not purchase the stone that already had an owner before you. Together with the mineral you can acquire other people's problems and negative energy.
- The purpose of the acquisition is directly related to the need for a frame. If you intend to get help in healing ailments, then there should be no rim at all. And if you are going to practice magic rituals, then choose a frame for silver from a stone.
- Some take into account the periods of the lunar cycle, in which you should buy and start wearing a similar stone. The best time to buy is 25 days, and the beginning for use is 11 days from the start of the subsequent lunar phase.
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