All about heliotrope stone

Precious and semi-precious stones, presented to man by nature, never go unheeded. Each of them is beautiful in its own way, almost all have stunning physical and magical properties. One of the most unusual minerals is heliotrope. It incredibly combines dark and light shades, thanks to which you want to consider such a stone again and again.

The initial mention of heliotrope dates back to the times of ancient Greece. The name of the stone consists of two words: "sun" and "turn". The full translation is interpreted differently, for example, “following the sun”, “turning the sun”. The ancient Greeks believed that this material served as the basis for the creation of the famous chariot of the sun god Helios.

Heliotrope was also popular in Mesopotamia, where it was called the Babylon stone, in ancient Rome and in Egypt. In those days, the stone was considered a powerful magical talisman and preferred to wear under clothing. This mineral was designed to protect against slander, evil tongues, and also strengthened the intuition and natural charm of the wearer. It is noteworthy that this stone was not only loved, but also feared. The unusual shades of heliotrope, as well as blood-red blotches in the depths of the stone itself, cast even influential people to the idea that they should not be angry with this gift of nature.

In another popular legend of the heliotrope's origin, it is said that this mineral is nothing more than an ordinary stone. These cobblestones lined the road that passes through the place of execution of Jesus Christ. And the red spots that are inside the stone are the divine blood that fell on the cobblestones during the crucifixion. This legend is very common to this day, which is why so often in churches you can see objects made from heliotrope.

Heliotrope - a stone of natural origin, which belongs to a group of quartz. It originates in lava flows. During the eruption of a volcano, lava heat slowly flows down the mountain slopes. All this is accompanied by a strong smell of sulfur and ash emissions. If at the bottom of the mountain there is a reservoir, then, in contact with water, magma instantly lowers the temperature, due to which voids begin to form in it. It is in these voids that stones are formed, which are called heliotropes. Therefore, these natural materials and are looking for existing and extinct volcanoes, on the banks of rivers and lakes near the "sleeping giants." In addition, the heliotrope is able to form in the hydrothermal vein, which is also directly connected with volcanoes.

Describing heliotrope in the most accurate way is quite difficult, and all because of the abundance of shades that is in stone. The mineral can contain various components: iron, quartz, agate, chalcedony. The dominant component determines the color of the blotches. For connoisseurs of semi-precious stones, it will be interesting that in nature it is impossible to find two identical heliotrope, each stone is unique in its own way. The main color of heliotrope is green, but occasionally there are also blue-green stones, and light, and almost black. Inside the mineral in a chaotic manner frozen interspersed a variety of colors: purple, bright red, orange. Hematite blotches have a more saturated, darkish color.

There is no definite classification of heliotrope shades; any stone has its own coloring. A stone can have many shades inherent, which is why it is often compared to jasper and bloodthorn. Nevertheless, despite the similarity, the differences are still there. For example, krovavik has less impregnations, green jasper also has light divorces of almost regular shape. But the phrase "bloody jasper", which can often be found among jewelers, is the second name for heliotrope.

Heliotrope is never transparent, basically it is a monolithic or translucent breed. If it is polished, there is a characteristic brilliance, in another case the stone seems to be wax. It looks like an octagon or an oval. Other forms of the stone, as a rule, does not occur. It is worth noting that the mineral is quite durable, can withstand high temperatures and hydrochloric acid. However, it is clearly visible any scratches and chips that are easy to apply with improper wear and care.

The first births of heliotropes were found in India and Egypt. There are also deposits of stone in Australia, China, Central Asia, and Brazil. A large accumulation of heliotropes is located in Wyoming, USA. In addition, significant deposits were discovered in Russia, in the Urals.

There is a small accumulation of minerals in Uzbekistan, on the territory of the former Soviet Union. Interesting fact: the deposit does not have to be large and rich in stones to get a quality sample. The overwhelming amount of heliotropes of stunning beauty is extracted from small deposits. Such stones are rarely found and are highly valued by jewelers and those people who are engaged in the occult sciences.

Of course, at the first glance at the heliotrope it becomes clear that this stone is far from simple. The combination of shades fascinates the eye, forcing more and more to dive into the depths of the stone in search of hidden meaning. A diverse form of inclusions, which can be any, only reinforces the impression of the stone.

The fact that heliotrope can be used to treat many diseases was noticed by doctors of deep antiquity. For example, it was believed that this mineral can stop bleeding as soon as possible. And due to the presence of iron in the composition of the stone could well clean the blood of toxins and slags. Such studies were conducted before our era.

Much later, in the XVI century, jewelers specially cut heliotrope, giving it a heart shape. It was believed that if you wet the stone in icy water and hold it in your hand, this would allow even the most dangerous wound to drag on quickly. But in Europe, medieval doctors crushed heliotrope and mixed it with honey.

In modern times, these techniques, of course, have long outlived themselves, but to this day the heliotrope is attributed to many therapeutic properties. “Blood jasper” is advised to acquire those who have long suffered from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, because this mineral will accelerate blood circulation, allowing all organs to function properly. It helps with the wrong metabolism.In addition, the mineral is able to strengthen the immune system, help in solving problems with women's diseases, anesthetize with heavy menstruation, to establish a cycle. It effectively cleans the body from all harmful substances, adjusting the work of the bladder, liver, kidneys and stomach.

The ancient sorcerers, who could not imagine their life without the occult sciences, were the first to pay attention to such a stone as heliotrope. The more it was used, the more unique properties were found in the gem. Magicians acquired unique pendants, rings or bracelets with heliotrope, and also wore a simple raw stone, hiding it in bags or pockets. It was believed that the wearer's magical power grows day by day if he is accompanied everywhere by a magical gem.

Heliotrope was often found in church symbolism: in the decoration of cups, frames for icons, candlesticks. Many clerics acquired rings and crosses with this gem. Today, you do not need to be a sorcerer or priest to fully experience the natural magic of the stone. The person who wears heliotrope becomes more developed spiritually, reaches heights in his career, successfully fulfills his plans and moves towards his goals.. To do this, you need only one thing - to know what needs to be achieved, and to have a sense of purpose in oneself, or at least a great desire to develop it. From this it should be concluded that heliotrope is best purchased by people with spiritual strength.

The stone will be especially useful for people who aspire to sciences with a multitude of questions and controversial issues: medicine, psychology, philosophy. But here one should be careful, as there is also a flip side of the medal: the stone will act in such a way that the craving for knowledge will begin to increase, passing all sorts of boundaries. The person will begin to turn into a fanatic who will not be interested in anything but the desired knowledge. You can solve the problem in a simple way - do not wear a stone every day, give yourself and him rest.

A bloody jasper is a stone that must be chosen carefully, because it can bring not only benefits but also harm. Before purchasing such a mineral, make sure that you are compatible with it. Consider what zodiac signs you can allow such a purchase.

• The best compatibility with heliotrope can be traced in Streltsov and Rakov. Sagittarius gem allows you to acquire some internal energy, nobility, clearly go to the intended goal. Cancers become less suspicious and scandalous, they no longer want to try to find a catch in every word.

• A good idea would be to get a bloody jasper for Scorpio.. Everyone knows the character of this sign: contradictory, harsh, hard. But heliotrope softens these qualities, helping Scorpio to become less aggressive.

• Suitable gem Aries. He will develop a desire for knowledge, the person will begin to strive for the goal and successfully achieve it.

• Gemini, Libra, Virgo, Pisces and Capricorns can also wear mineral. He will reveal their best inner qualities.

• Despite the fact that heliotrope is directly connected with the element of Fire, originating in lava flows, it will adversely affect Leoes, who also belong to this element. Wearing a stone, even using it for a short period of time, such as a date or a meeting, can destroy a built life, will begin to spoil family and friendly relations, and impede career growth.

• In addition, the mineral is strictly not recommended for wearing by Taurus and Aquarius. Experiments are irrelevant here, since heliotrope is completely incompatible with these signs.

However, it is not enough just to buy an object or jewelery made of bloody jasper, you also need to apply it correctly. The following rules have been developed for this:

• gem rings are best worn on the index or ring fingers, and it does not matter which hand you usually wear the ring on;

• if you choose a brooch as an ornament, try to fasten it closer to your heart;

• any pendants, necklaces or pendants should be long, well, if they go down below the chest;

• as for the bracelets, there are no requirements;

• stones can be placed in children's rooms, as well as in areas where you spend most of the day.

As for combinations with other stones, the bloody jasper can be combined with the following:

• turquoise;
• emeralds;
• cubic zirconias;
• White pearls;
• sapphires;
• lapis lazuli;
• coral;
• amethyst;
• cornelian.

Avoid combining heliotrope with stones such as:

• malachite;
• jasper;
• rhinestone;
• onyx;
• obsidian;
• opal;
• ruby;
• Moonstone;
• aquamarine.

It should be noted that today it is almost impossible to find a fake bloody jasper. This is due to the fact that the mineral is not too in demand, and its price is not high. Therefore, it is no use to forge inexpensive material. If you want to be completely sure that you are buying heliotrope, take note of a few rules.

• This mineral beautifully shines and shimmers in the sun. It has a hard surface - if you are afraid of deception, just swipe it with a needle or the sharp side of a coin. There will be no trace on the surface of the genuine stone.

• The heliotrope is not afraid of temperatures even over a thousand degrees. To protect yourself from a fake, you can heat the needle or any other sharp metal object and try to pierce the gem. If it is natural, of course, it will not work.

The bloody jasper is famous for its hardness and immunity to high temperatures, so care for her will be minimal, namely:

• keep jewelry or raw stones in boxes or boxes that will save them from falling, scratches, pets;

• if there is a desire to refresh the decoration, simply dilute some soap and wash the product, then rinse well with cool clean water;

• wipe the bloody jasper need soft rags and towels, but paper napkins are not recommended;

• do not try to use for cleaning detergents for glass, tile, bath, stove; the components of these agents may cause irreparable harm to the stone;

• do not take heliotrope in the sauna - from the rapid temperature drop, the stone can go cracks and become muddy;

• if the gem is slightly dimmed or lost its original luster, take a glass of pure water and add a teaspoon of ammonia, then wipe the surface of the stone.

Heliotrope is a stone that can be worn in different ways: in rings, bracelets, beads, pendants, earrings. Consider some interesting examples of such decorations.

• Bracelet and earrings with heliotrope. Such a product looks simple and interesting due to the fact that there is a lot of green here and it appears in various shades. This decoration is perfect for red-haired and green-eyed ladies.

• And this expensive set will look good under an evening dress. The earrings and the pendant are dark green, of a deep color, framed by silver inserts, there are fianits and sapphire here.

• Those who are not too fond of jewelry made of expensive stones can recommend a heliotrope pendant. The red color, which rises smoothly from below and flows into green, immediately causes associations with volcanoes, especially underwater ones.

• A good idea would be a ring similar to the previous one. There is less red here, but the stone itself attracts and fascinates with its depth.

• Lovers of jewelry in the style of fantasy definitely like a necklace made of heliotrope and copper. This handmade product is appropriate for everyday wear.

• Girls who like massive products can look at the heavier version of the necklace. Here heliotrope is in a very beautiful setting, and placed below the refined flower. The abundance of various stones only adds elegance to the decoration.

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