Sun Stone: how does it affect a person and how to properly care for him?
The sun stone is an amazing creation of nature. The very name of this mineral already hints that it, like the heavenly body, is able to charge people with positive energy and positively influence the body. But in order for this influence to really be exclusively positive, you need to figure out what kind of people this mineral is suitable for and how it is used.
What it is?
Many people call amber and selenite "solar" stones. But in the case of them, this is simply a beautiful description. As for the present solar stone, it is also known as heliolite. This name comes from the words "sun" and "stone", combined together.
The mysterious solar stone is most often used in the jewelry industry. This is not surprising, because thanks to the external attractiveness, it perfectly complements the various decorations. Sunstone is feldspar, that is, several minerals that form one rock. That is what determines its appearance.
Use the mineral to create amulets began in ancient Greece. There the stone was considered to be the conductor between the kingdom of the dead and the world of the living. Therefore, amulets supplemented with this magical mineral were used during spiritualistic rituals. Well, since the stone is still associated with the sun, it was used during the first astronomical experiments.
Kinds
There are several varieties of this stone. Despite their name, not all of them are yellow. Some, mined in the cold regions of the country, are decorated with black patches.
- Norwegian solar stone has a rich and bright color. It is decorated with small patches of hematite. The hue varies from dark orange to light brown.
- Indian solar stone is decorated with red highlights, which are clearly visible in the sun.
- Mexican pebbles have a yellow color.
- Samples from Oregon almost transparent. At the same time, they are decorated with colorful play: red, golden, and even green.
- The rarest stones are considered. from Tanzania. In their structure there are small gold inclusions, which make the mineral more noble.
Place of Birth
The very first deposits of solar stone were discovered in South America. It happened in the XVIII century. To date, the extraction of this stone is carried out worldwide. The most famous mining sites are India, Tanzania, Germany, Italy, and, of course, Russia. The largest today are the Oregon deposits, which were discovered at the end of the XIX century. Golden stones with a greenish tint immediately became a symbol of the state.
Properties
For many people, solar stone is not only an ornament, but also a source of powerful energy. For centuries it has been used both in medicine and in magical rituals.
Physico-chemical
Speaking about this mineral, first of all it is worth noting that it has a heterogeneous structure. Almost everywhere you can find small patches of goethite or hematite. Some of the pebbles are decorated with small black stripes that make the mineral look like a cat's eye.
If we talk about the chemical properties of this mineral, then by 65% it consists of albite. Because of this, it is both hard and brittle and easily splits into even plates.
Medicinal
Not to mention the numerous stories about the healing properties of the stone.Since the material is associated with the sun, it is believed that it fills a person with light energy and strength. Therefore, such amulets used to give people of old age. It was believed that wearing them prolongs life and gives health.
Now stones are used in the following directions:
- during a massage - in this case there is a direct impact of the stone on the body;
- for loading water with stones - it is believed that this gives it healing properties;
- when creating amulets.
In addition, it is used to treat diseases associated with the heart, kidneys or the gastric tract. They also say that if you carry an amulet with a sun stone on you, you will soon see an improvement in appetite, sleep, and even vision.
Magical
But the stone won a special love from those who are interested in magic and everything connected with it. Solar stone has a very strong energy, which means that it is able to protect its wearer from numerous troubles.
Mysterious mineral helps strengthen innate extrasensory abilities, get rid of bad habits and improve your character. Amulet is also able to give confidence in their own abilities. Therefore, it can be put on important meetings or just put in your pocket. Similarly, it works in terms of romantic relationships. Of course, the stone is incapable of making an introvert Casanova, but it is quite possible for a person to add self-confidence and determination.
There is one more interesting feature. Previously, the Vikings took the solar stone with them, going on long hikes. This, according to the legends, helped them to return home safe and sound. Therefore, now some travelers take this mineral with them for good luck.
Who is suitable?
This mineral is suitable for many people. True, it is recommended to wear purposeful and persistent people. After all, the identity of the carrier is very important for the guardian. If a person knows what he wants, the stone will help him to make all his dreams come true. But for apathetic and lazy people, such a stone “revenges” for their way of thinking. It is believed that in this case even the best talisman can attract only misfortune and misfortune to a person.
If we talk about astrological compatibility, ornaments with a solar stone are most suitable for representatives of the fire element. Lions and Aries will only be more successful if they give such a talisman. It gives confidence, and this already changes a person’s behavior for the better.
Taurus decoration with a stone gives success in any business, and Virgos and Capricorn gives you the opportunity to improve family or romantic relationships and make them more soulful. If these two signs live in a pair, they can be given some decoration with a sun stone so that complete harmony prevails in their home.
To abandon the wearing of this mineral is Gemini and Sagittarius. After all, he does not bear any positive influence on the representatives of these zodiac signs. Some particularly sensitive individuals may even become depressed about wearing this mineral.
How to distinguish from fakes?
Since the mineral is considered semi-precious, it is practically not faked massively. Jewelry with this mineral is available for almost any buyer, as their price is not too high. However, when buying, you should pay attention to some points in order not to be disappointed.
- When buying jewelry, you must first pay attention to its weight. After all, a real stone is heavier than a fake, made of glass or plastic.
- This mineral is almost not heated when in contact with the human body.
- When struck with a stone on any hard surface, a ringing sound should be heard.
- In addition, to be sure that the stone is real, it is best to buy it at jewelry stores, where it will be given a 100% guarantee of its authenticity. Buying jewelry from a private person or through an online store is a less reliable way.
In addition, many in order to sell the product more expensive, solar stone called or topaz, or amber. And to distinguish the solar stone from them, too, must be able to. It will come in handy to know what all these minerals look like, and a little care.
Compatibility with other gems
To create jewelry most often used stones are yellow. However, there are other options. Moreover, the latter are not less popular, because the stones of unusual colors only add personality to the product.
They make of them beads, and bracelets, and rings, and earrings, and even pendants. In addition, you can even see whole sets, where each decoration complements the solar stone of a certain hue. Their tones may be different, but usually jewelers choose one color.
Most often it complements silver and gold jewelry. It is not only beautiful, but also quite logical. After all, this stone and gold have the same energy. By the way, despite the fact that the stone is combined with precious metals, it is not even always faceted.
Larger minerals are used to create candlesticks or figurines or even jewelry boxes. They fit perfectly in any interior. In this case, the solar stone can be combined with coral, carnelian, agate or emerald.
Decorations with a solar mineral are completely unpretentious in care. The most important thing is to protect the stone from direct sunlight. Therefore, they must be stored in boxes designed for this. Well, decorative items should just put on the shelves or tables in the darker part of the room.
If the pebbles darkened slightly as a result of wearing the jewelry or they show signs of contamination, they can be cleaned very easily. To do this, you need to make a very weak soap solution and gently rub stones with it using microfiber. After that, they should be washed thoroughly under running water. By following these simple rules, you can keep your jewelry in good condition for years to come.
Summarizing, we can say that Solar mineral is distinguished not only by its beauty, but also by special magical and healing properties.. But for this miracle of nature to bring its owner only benefit and health, it is necessary for the stone to be real and suitable for it.
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