Blue Aventurine - a relative of quartz. This shimmering stone has healing and magical properties. There is not much of this breed left in nature, so synthetic fakes are increasingly common. Consider blue aventurine and its properties in more detail.
Origin
Aventurine in Italian means "adventure." It is no wonder that this flickering breed was so named. There was a stone as a result of mixing clay rock with sand. For many years, this process forms a seal, which periodically includes pieces of hematite and mica.
These inclusions form a terrific inner shimmer, which in the blue version of the stone looks like a starry summer night. Hence the popular name of the stone "Night in Cairo."
Mystical properties
According to folk beliefs, the stone is suitable for gambling people. He can become for them good luck mascot. Breed attracts financial success, but also helps in love affairs perfectly. After all, love is also a kind of game where victory depends on the will of chance. The dark blue aventurine will affect your chance. This stone is especially suitable for girls who fail to meet their handsome prince.
Aventurine is believed to favor conception. Many women who were unsuccessfully treated for infertility, bought aventurine and became pregnant. This method will definitely not bring harm, therefore, along with the treatment, it is not forbidden to purchase a pair of beautiful jewelry with aventurine for the future mother.
An interesting fact is that According to popular belief, Aventurine is able to raise a little genius from a child. This stone is not dangerous for children and only contributes to the disclosure of their internal potential.
And also this stone helps to build relationships with others and gives a positive charge to travelers. When purchasing such an amulet it is very important not to lose it. Accidental loss of a stone can lead to long life troubles.
If we consider this stone in combination with a stellar influence, then it is best suited to Taurus and Virgos, but Aries and Sagittarius should better stay away from it. Other signs can safely wear jewelry made from this stone, but not pin special hopes on its magic.
The stone has the ability to absorb the negative energy of the host. Therefore, periodically, about once a month, it must be washed in running water to get rid of accumulations of negative. For recharging and filling with magical power, aventurine should be shown to the light of the growing Moon.
It is recommended not to wear a blue stone in the summer and spring, since at these times of the year it should rest and gather its healing energy. Do not wear it for more than five days without a break, otherwise aventurine can stifle the vital force of the owner.
Medicinal qualities
Many people are confident that the stones will help in the treatment of ailments and diseases, and are convinced of this in practice. There are no scientifically based theories of this magical influence, but no one forbids confiding in the wisdom of ancestors. Indigo Aventurine can indeed improve health, even if it is a placebo effect.
Aventurine has many medicinal properties. It is believed that it helps to improve the work of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, as well as accelerates hair growth.
In addition, a bracelet made from Aventurine helps to reduce high blood pressure.
Diseases of the respiratory system gradually release a person if he wears a blue aventurine necklace on his chest. Even the thyroid gland normalizes the work if you wear a ring on this ring finger with this stone.
There is an interesting way to combat insomnia with aventurine. For a sound healthy sleep and easy falling asleep, the stone is sewn into the mattress at the head of the bed. This trick will help calm the nerves and rest well for people with increased excitability.
Large stones are heated and used in massage practice. The beneficial heat combined with a strong positive energy of the stone enhances the effect on the muscles and nerve endings of our body.
When treating with aventurine, it is important to remember that the closer the stone is to the problem area, the stronger its beneficial effect will be. Therefore, necklaces and beads are preferable for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the throat, lung, thyroid gland; earrings improve vision, blood circulation in the brain, hair and eyelash growth. Bracelets and rings will reduce pressure, relieve joint pain, improve the condition of the skin of the hands.
It also happens that aventurine does not suit a particular person. When worn, this person will feel general fatigue, malaise and other problems. If such symptoms appear, then the decoration should be removed and not worn, so as not to aggravate the situation.
How to distinguish a natural stone from a fake?
Since there is not too much aventurine in nature, we began to produce its synthetic analogues. In beauty, they are not at all inferior to natural ones, but, naturally, they lack healing and magical properties.
The most famous fake aventurine - a synthetic stone "Night of Cairo", as well as Venetian glass "Murano", which is made with the addition of soda and dyes.
There are several ways to distinguish a fake.
- By shine. This stone is slightly shiny. He has a noble glare, coming mostly from within. If the product shines strongly and brightly, shimmering with all the colors of the rainbow, then the probability that this is a fake is very high.
- By overflow. Natural aventurine has rainbow overlaps on the surface, but a fake cannot boast such a decorative property.
- For uniformity and color saturation. Natural stone differs dim, subdued shade of blue. In addition, the color is uneven due to its natural origin. Synthetic analogue is often painted in a uniform bright blue color.
- By structure. In this Aventurine, it is easy to see small cracks and greyness. Artificial stones are completely uniform and smooth.
- By glow. Natural stone has an interesting feature to glow in the dark. From the synthetic counterpart of such magic is not expected.
- By durability. Artificial stone is easy to scratch, but the mineral is very durable in both normal wear and occasional bumps.
How to care for jewelry?
In order for Aventurine not to lose its decorative qualities and to please the eyes of the owners for a long time, it is necessary to properly care for the decorations with this stone. It should be remembered that aventurine should be stored in something soft: bags for jewelry, caskets upholstered in velvet. This will allow him not to receive additional wear, which is quite possible with careless storage.
Pollution on jewelry with this stone must be cleaned without the use of chemicals.
A simple soap solution, a soft toothbrush and thorough rinsing are the only possible means of cleaning aventurine.
Energetically, this stone is friendly with many brothers, but does not like the neighborhood of diamonds and other transparent stones. Therefore, it is better to allocate different storage areas for these minerals, otherwise aventurine may even take revenge.
If you approach the mind to wear such a gem as blue aventurine, it will help to become more restrained, balanced, and even heal the health of its owner. In addition to these important properties, aventurine is also very beautiful in a frame of silver or gold, and will suit both brunettes and blondes due to its wonderful deep color.
On the features and special properties of the stone, see below.
