Purple and lilac stones: types, uses and who are suitable?

The world market of semi-precious stones offers a huge selection of stones of all colors and colors. Purple and lilac stand out among others for their unusual beauty and mystery.

Violet and lilac stones are rare in nature. It is believed that most of them have magical properties. Many of these stones have a rather high price. Therefore, in different historical epochs, only noble persons could afford to make products from them. And the clergymen wore such decorations as a symbol of celibacy and spiritual humility.

Purple hue in the stones occurs due to the admixture of iron, manganese, vanadium and other elements. Some lilac minerals, such as amethyst, can fade in the sun, that is, lose color, so it is recommended to avoid the influence of sunlight on them.

• Garnet - a stone known from antiquity. Distributed in Russia, Africa, the Himalayas. It has shades from green to red-violet, the most familiar (pyrope). A rarer variety - majorite has a purple color.

• Alexandrite - is alumina or beryllium. Known since antiquity. Opened in the Urals in the first half of the XIX century. Thanks to him, the alexandrite effect is described - a change in the color of the stone from the time of day, which is determined by the peculiarity of the structure of the mineral. Alexandrite has more often yellow-green color, less often violet. Deposits Ural, Africa.

• Spinel has shades of the whole gamut of red and from dark purple to black, green specimens are also found. Products from it are exclusive, are made in platinum and gold, often made in combination with diamonds. Spinel was already known in ancient Russia and was called lal. Places of extraction: India, the Urals, the Baikal region, the Pamirs.

• Tanzanite. In nature, brown, but due to heat treatment acquires a purple, blue or greenish color. Discovered in Tanzania on the Merelani Plateau.

• Taaffeit - a rare beautiful and expensive mineral, therefore, mainly in private collections. It has shades from light pink to purple. Most often found in Sri Lanka, in Russia, China.

• Topaz There are blue, golden, pink, lilac flowers. There are samples up to several tens of kilograms. It is mined in Brazil, Russia, Japan, Burma.

• Light purple or even pale lilac gem, discovered at the beginning of the 20th century in North America, is called kunzite. The stone is difficult to process because of its fragility, therefore it is rarely used in jewelry. Kunzite deposits are found in California, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Africa.

• Sapphire or corundum. There are both blue and red-yellow gamut. Vanadium is colored in purple. Most of these gems are transparent. Opaque specimens are valued for the effect of asterism (stellation). Produced in the United States, Australia, India, China.

• Amethyst - relatively inexpensive gem, by its nature is colored quartz. Its colors vary from dark purple to pale lilac.There are single crystals up to 10 cm in length, as well as their clusters. Amethyst deposits are found on almost all continents in Brazil, South Africa, Russia, China, Japan and other countries.

• Almandine or the Alaban ruby ​​has great hardness - a little less than a ruby. It is a variety of pomegranate and has shades from cherry-violet to black. Nuggets ranging in size from 4-6 mm to several centimeters are found in the Urals, Korelia, Madagascar, India, Australia, USA, Canada.

• Ametrine combines the properties of citrine and amethyst. It consists of two colors, usually lilac and peach shades bordering each other. Sufficiently solid silicon oxide is distinguished by transparency and glass gloss. The main field of Bolivia, therefore, is sometimes called the Boliviant.

• Charoite has a unique natural pattern of purple-lavender with white and black strokes. Its name comes from the name of the river Chara in Yakutia. It is also special because, apart from Siberia, it has not been found anywhere else in the world.

• Lepidolite has a scaly structure and is yellow, gray and lilac shades. Occasionally there are transparent samples. In jewelry, almost never used due to the difficulty of processing.

• Jade has many shades: green, black, orange, purple. Its deposits are found in Myanmar, China, Guatemala, and Kazakhstan.

Garnets, topazes, spinel, tanzanite, alexandrite, sapphires are most often used in such jewelry as rings, earrings, pendants. From semiprecious stones they insert ametrine, combined diamonds, amethyst, almandine. Spinel is made only in earrings, rings and pendants of platinum or gold. Pomegranates are often made brooches, necklaces. Amethyst, almandine, jadeite are ideal for bracelets and necklaces.

Rare gem samples are used in private collections. Collectors collect both processed stones and natural nuggets of the most bizarre shapes and colors. Most stones, possessing their own unique energy, are in demand for mood, treatment. For example, charoite, used in meditation, reduces negative emotions, removes fear, awakens inner strength. Such minerals are used in the form of jewelry and crafts: beads, figurines, balls, etc.

In the interior decoration (flowerpots, statuettes) most often there are ornamental stones: jadeite, charoite. In industry. Opaque grenades are suitable for making abrasives. Kunzite has found the use of its properties in glass manufacturing, optics and the metallurgical industry for the manufacture of lithium.

Almandin fits all signs except Pisces and Cancerswhich, if they want to wear grenades, should pay attention to the green shades. The rest of the zodiac signs almandine feeds with vitality and gives energy. Aries and Capricorn helps in business negotiations. And for Gemini is a happy stone and amulet.

Ametrine fits most signs and carries energy of harmony and reconciliation. He is able to “thank” his owner for his location: reduces conflict and ill will and gives a realistic world view and prudence.

Pomegranate, carrying in itself the energy of love and loyalty, physical strength and emotional balance, is suitable for almost everyone. Removes heavy thoughts, protects from the evil eye and other negative. It is especially favorable for Lviv, being their amulet. For Aquarius and Aries, he is an indispensable assistant in his personal life. Scorpios gives confidence, and Gemini calm.

Jewelry from kunzite, as well as from iolite is suitable for everyone. The latter enhances natural and telepathic abilities.And the first one inspires people of creative professions, strengthens male and female energy, protects against accidents and betrayal. A person prone to stress will help calm down and harmonize, will give cheerfulness.

Tanzanite is suitable for women who want to increase their attractiveness and charm. Favors couples, bringing them peace and harmony. Promotes family happiness and welfare. Well suited Aquarius, Pisces, Cancers.

Charoite, as a stone that promotes pacification, the creation of a harmonious mood, the development of intuition, is chosen by artists, creative people, philosophers. As a treatment, it is used for people with diseases of the nervous system, heart, and musculoskeletal system. According to the zodiac sign, charoite is favorable for Libra, Virgo, Aries and Gemini. Not suitable for Sagittarius, Taurus and Cancers.

It is recommended to get an amulet or other fluorite product for those who want to develop their abilities like clairvoyance, intuition, and also need radical changes in life. This stone inspires, helps to take a fresh look at familiar things and is an assistant in personal life for people with pure thoughts and kind heart.

Sapphire will help Virgo, Aquarius and Gemini develop eloquence, find a common language and contact with people, make friends. Calms the nervous system of Rakov and will contribute to the emotional balance of Aries. It is good for all other characters, except Capricorns, which it can deprive of strength, and Taurus, the impact of sapphire on which can provoke irresponsibility.

Topaz calms and gives confidence to Scorpios and Pisces. Leo, Aries and Sagittarius he gives prudence and productive contact with loved ones. Gemini, thanks to him, gain balance, and Cancers - good luck. Topaz is recommended for all people who need confidence, peace and protection from negativity.

Lepidolite is shown to Libra, as it balances their internal oscillations. Fits any signs of the zodiac, suffering from depression, phobias, nightmares. Promotes family happiness, prompts the right decision in a difficult situation, provides recognition and success.

Violet stones are rare in nature and got their color due to metal oxides. The use of violet minerals in the jewelry industry is widespread.

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