Hyacinth: stone description, types and properties

Hyacinth is an extraordinarily beautiful crystal, which has a magnificent brilliance and usually has a rich red color, it is enveloped in mystery and legendary origin. He has special mystical and healing qualities. This is a rather rare crystal, highly valued by experts, it is preferred to use jewelry masters to create luxurious jewelry.

The legendary history of the birth of the mineral to the world is rather sad. In ancient Sparta there lived a young man whose name was Hyacinth. He was so beautiful that his beauty could argue with the sun itself. Hyacinth was the heir to the Spartan ruler, so often participated in competitions with the Greek god Apollo. Once, when Apollo threw a disk in turn, this projectile accidentally hit the head of poor Hyacinth, slaying him cleanly. The drops of blood of the dead young man scattered in different directions turned into shining gems. A little later on this place appeared beautiful flowers, which also became known as hyacinths.

In the East, they still believe that this mineral can give vision to the blind. In one of the revelations, you can find a version that the hyacinth will become one of those gems that will adorn Heavenly Jerusalem. This crystal was also claimed in Russia. The Slavs called him Yakint or Jacinth. The largest minerals were worn only by very notable and rich people.

It is worth paying attention to the following interesting facts:

• Hyacinth is called the only existing variety of precious zircon, which experts also refer to as precious crystals;
• in antiquity it was possible to buy a mixture of crushed hyacinth and plants in pharmacies — this remedy was considered a medicine and was actively used for medicinal purposes;
• previously this crystal was considered as valuable as an emerald or diamond.

Long since people got acquainted with the supernatural forces of the stone: magicians assure that it weakens the effect of various poisons, and also protects against various diseases. Christians believed that the gem leads to humility and gives knowledge and wisdom. He was acquired as a talisman that he would be able to protect his master during long journeys. Hyacinth is considered a crystal of power. Only the most worthy and rich people who have a strong will could have it.

Hyacinth contains rare earth elements, and often radioactive components. It has a rather serious level of hardness - 7–8 with a maximum of 10. This gem quality helps to process it with the same cut as real diamonds. Minerals look like a prism with four faces, and their size is usually no more than 0.5–2 cm, although sometimes you can see larger products weighing up to 10 carats.

This hyacinth is an extremely rare natural gem that can be found in the rock. Most often, the gem is extracted from the placer, where it accumulates in a form resembling a pebble. Stone is mined in Sri Lanka, on the island of Madagascar, in Vietnam, and also in Brazil. It can be found in the Scandinavian countries. Small pebbles are mined in the Southern Urals. But the largest gems with red-brown color are found in the Russian seaside.

The physical properties of the gem include the following:

• color crimson or more red-brown, sometimes yellow and yellowish-red;
• White colour;
• shine almost like a diamond;
• transparency - the stone is transparent or half transparent; the color of the stone depends on the temperature;
• the cleavage is not quite perfect.

Stones may have a different color, but more often bloody red and reddish-brown are found, which differ from each other in their intensity. The most expensive are the hyacinths of pink, orange, blue and blue colors, but you can meet them very rarely. Literate jewelers can change the shade by heating and firing the gem. Thus, you can make the mineral brown color pale blue. And also the hyacinth can be green. If you increase the duration of exposure to high temperature stone, you can get a bright yellow color. Also, a stone can completely lose color and begin to resemble a diamond.

It is worth considering the main types of stones.

• Red This is the most popular coloring of the mineral. Due to its high transparency, dazzling brilliance and rich colors, hyacinth can often be confused with topaz and even garnet. It is believed that such a shade will allow a person who chose a hyacinth to gain confidence in their own abilities and quickly recognize their potential. And also it improves the work of the circulatory system of its owner.

• Brown. Luxurious brown stone can give any jewelry an expensive and elegant look. Jewelry from this type of gems will relieve fear and give peace of mind.

• Yellow. This coloring of a stone is similar to a ray of the sun which plays various shades - from the lightest to saturated dark honey. It will allow the owner to tune in to optimistic actions, give a positive attitude. Hyacinths with a yellow color can significantly affect the fate of any person.

• Blue Finds in the form of blue stones can be found extremely rarely - once in hundreds or even thousands of years. The ancient people highly appreciated this rare color of the stone and even knew how to get the necessary color. In ancient Greece, the townsfolk burned brownish minerals until they received a bright cornflower-blue color.

• Blue. The most expensive and rare are the blue stones, which are called starlit.

Hyacinth will be perfectly combined with minerals such as agate and pearls, turquoise and amethyst, as well as dark sapphire, emerald and beryl. However, it would not be very good to combine hyacinth with malachite, opal, onyx, ruby ​​and moonstone.

The magical abilities of the hyacinth were actively used by ancient people - he helped them to heal emotional wounds, healed many diseases and helped to solve various life difficulties. In the East, they were confident that the stone allows us to develop intellectual abilities. For this reason, he was advised to wear to all those who dreamed of becoming a scientist, who wanted to teach other people, the mineral perfectly suits the students - so that they pass the exams well. Mystic qualities are often attributed to the stone: It is an excellent protection against lightning, the gem helps unmarried girls to avoid the attention of annoying suitors. Merchants jewelry from this expensive stone will help to successfully trade. The stone is capable of bringing unexpected wealth and luck. It will help determine the deception, and in the journey will protect against evil intentions.

Our ancestors knew about the healing properties of the stone, because it is able to do the following:

• improve eyesight and cure eye disease;
• relieve depression, relieve stress and anguish;
• stop the flow of blood from wounds, but only those that did not appear from metal objects;
• protect against various infections;
• remove curses, protect against evil spirits;
• beneficial effect on thyroid and hormones;
• improve the condition of the liver, help with diseases of the stomach, constipation;
• get rid of many days of insomnia and nightmares.

In order for a stone to fully reveal all its unusual properties, you need to pick it up as a talisman or amulet. However, if you have no special problems in life, it is best not to carry this crystal with you. The main value of the talismans from this unique mineral is the ability to get rid of heavy emotional wounds and all sorts of misfortunes. Wearing it is necessary only when a losing streak has really begun in your life. The best option for a “working” talisman will be the use of a gem in combination with a silver frame, in the form of a pendant or a stylized pendant.

You should not choose a copper frame - this metal will nullify all the protective qualities of the stone. The best protection and good decor for the home can be a raw mineral. It is believed that this talisman will not only be able to "save" the house from various misfortunes, but also attract luck and money. Due to the property of the gem to refract light, the stone is actively used by craftsmen to create incredibly beautiful jewelry.

Astrologers recommend hyacinths to those ordinary people who are experiencing some emotional trauma, if they have broken up with a loved one or have lost something especially important in their lives. In such cases, the gem helps its owner to gather with the spirit, really qualitatively softens the grief, helps to return the joy of life. He is also able to turn an unfavorable situation in favor of the owner. Among the various signs of the zodiac Capricorns most of all are experiencing losses, which means that this stone is just perfect for them. He will provide much-needed support to his owner in difficult times, give him confidence.

Strelets You also need to have a hyacinth with you, especially those who want to create a happy family or are frustrated all the time. The stone will qualitatively improve this area of ​​the host’s life, give it excellent health and improve career growth. For Aquarius Hyacinth is a real talisman that grants luck and success on a personal front. The mineral will suit Aquarius with creative inclinations, carrying the mineral will give them peace of mind and peace of mind. The rest of the zodiac signs to have a hyacinth with them is not particularly recommended, because this gem can be a serious obstacle to the search for a beloved. It can be worn only by those who have long found their other half.

Every name has its own stone - its presence can significantly affect a person’s life and health. Experts say that in each name specific information is coded, which can be changed with the help of a certain stone. You can enhance the positive qualities of a person or carefully remove the sharp corners in the character of the inhabitant. Hyacinth should be worn to women with such names as Sophia, Renata and Vasilisa, Victoria and Galina, Yana and Margarita. For women, it is important to know one weighty rule - the stone does not need to be chosen if you want to give birth to a child, since this mineral has the ability to protect against pregnancy.

Observing the following rules, you can not be afraid that instead of a real stone you will be asked to purchase a fake:

• when purchasing a product, you need to carefully examine it - the natural stone will have a gorgeous diamond brilliance, and its transparency must be flawless;
• there are no scuffs, scratches and cracks on the surface of the crystal;
• you should always remember that the natural hyacinth will feel cool to the touch;
• it is necessary to buy jewelry only in jewelry stores, whose employees will be able to show the product quality certificate, thereby confirming its authenticity;
• if you do not have experience and professional skills, it will be difficult to recognize a fake from a natural stone, so you should invite a specialist to choose a stone.

To enjoy decorations and products from the magnificent hyacinth for a longer period, you need to carry out the following care for them:

• so that the gem does not lose its unique transparency and chic shine, you should not leave the stone in direct sunlight; the point is that they “eat away” the color of the stone, making its surface unsightly and dull;
• if heated excessively, the crystal may change shade and fade noticeably;
• it is necessary to avoid too frequent contact of the stone with water - this, too, can adversely affect its color;
• stone should be cleaned with a soft cloth of any natural material; in addition, you need to carefully care for the metal from which the product is made, because if the metal is damaged, the stone will also be damaged.

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