Spodumene: types, effects on humans and care recommendations

Spodumene - a stone that causes admiration and surprise. Its Greek name is “spodumenos”, literally translated as “turned into ashes.” Perhaps this was one of the versions of his name. The scientific theory does not contradict this, because it is known that when heated with a blowtorch the mineral becomes an ashen color.

Spodumene is a fairly well-known mineral from the group of pyroxenes, whose weight in nature can range from a kilogram to several tons. Thus, in the XIX century, a mineral deposit was discovered - its length was about 30 meters, and its weight was more than 90 tons. It was a huge boulder, consisting of semi-precious stones of various shades without natural inclusions. This crystal formation is usually opaque, but it can also contain completely transparent stones.

The impurity of ions gives the gem various shades. Spodumen has a truly huge range of colors, tones and midtones. - it can be white and pink, lilac and gray, red and purple, even yellow and green with a dash of white color.

Its uniqueness is not limited to color. The fact is that the structure of a spodumen may be different: dull and transparent, with a glass shine and completely matte. For such a specific variety, many jewelers love and appreciate it.

The place of origin of spodumene is granite pegmatites, which are most often found on the territory of Afghanistan, America, Austria, Brazil, Norway. Extraction of this mineral on an industrial scale is also carried out on the territory of Russia; stone is found in smaller quantities in Ukraine and in Central Asia. Depending on the homeland, the mineral differs in appearance and characteristics.

Thus, a coarse-grained gem is found in Karelia, Kazakhstan, Tuva, and the Azerbaijani mineral is different. Australia, Czech Republic, Romania can boast unique in their beauty specimens.

Today, the three most common gem varieties are known.

A very beautiful variety of semiprecious stone is kunzite. It has a pink, purple or lilac color. The mineral is named after George Kunz, one of the most famous mineralogists, collectors and experts of precious stones. The gemologist received this stone together with the world-wide fame of the discoverer of two Californian prospectors who could not identify it independently.

Before his full and accurate description of the mineral, they were found, but they were confused with tourmaline and amethyst, with which it is very similar.

Although this gem and occurs most often, but its deposits are few. Being in the composition of granite pegmatites, it often has a length of 10 meters and a huge weight. Under the light of ultraviolet rays can be seen on it a beautiful glow of bright orange rays. Its beautiful color, shine, hardness and transparency are worthy of a jeweler's hands and precious frames. The most famous precious mineral weighing 110 kilograms was found in the eastern state of Brazil Minas Zhirais.

Giddenite, or green spodumene, is a rare and beautiful mineral. It is characterized by magnificent brilliance and a beautiful bright green color. The chemical composition is lithium aluminosilicate. Chromium and vanadium in its composition give an incredible color and glow, replacing aluminum ions in the crystal lattice. The most famous deposits of hyddenite are on the island of Madagascar and in Brazil. In India, you can find delicate shades of gem, in Sri Lanka - golden.

Mineral deposits on the Sayan Mountains were discovered in Russia in pegmatite voids and fissures. The record holder is kept in the Museum of Natural History in the United States — a green spodumene of incredible purity weighing 254 grams. This incredible specimen is even called the "emerald spodumen". Other members of the hyddenite family have a rich palette of various shades of green, including shades of gray and brown.

A rare spodumene is Triphan with unique transparent or pale yellow shades and pearlescent. It is used to create jewelry in gold or silver.

LiAl [Si2O6] is the chemical formula of spodumene. It possesses sufficient hardness for a semi-precious stone. Regarding the Mohs table, its hardness coefficient is 6-7 units. There are dense cryptocrystalline or granular masses, less often lamellar. Typical impurities of the stone are sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and manganese.

The finest specimens are used in jewelry and works of art. Stones of beautiful shades are widely used as faceted inserts. As an independent decoration, it is used much less frequently, since the stone is fragile, difficult to cut and polish, and, when exposed to bright sunlight, can change color.

Spodumene has incredible healing qualities. According to lithotherapists, the stone is able not only to normalize the condition of the body, but also to cope with many ailments. In this case, it does not matter in what form and how we carry the mineral on ourselves. The cardiovascular and nervous systems are subject to the exceptional properties of this gem. It can protect against stress and nervous breakdown, depression, and disease. Its calming effect can improve sleep, prevent fears and panic, relieve headaches and increase muscle tone.

To enhance the therapeutic power of hyddenite, it is recommended to wear it in a gold frame on the left hand. For people suffering from cardiovascular diseases, it is preferable to have a bracelet with green gems or a ring with a stone on the left little finger. Interesting that stone is able to enhance the effect of drugs used in cardiology.

Spodumenu attributed magical properties, with which a person can easily enter into a state of trance. Possessing the ability to protect his master from evil, defacement, evil glance, the gem becomes a true talisman. In his power to give a person confidence in the future, to endow with positive and joy of life and save from the sorrows of the past.

Wizards and people who are confident in the powerful power of the stone recommend putting pendants from spodumenes on small children as protective amulets. Protecting from someone else's negative energy, Kunzite will prevent unexpected tantrums or feeling unwell caused by the evil eye or the bad word of unkind people.

The stone will not reveal its healing and magical qualities to an unworthy or unauthorized person. In this case, it will be only a normal decoration with a neutral effect.If the stone finds its true owner, it will be a real helper to him in all matters. Acting as a protective amulet, it is able to neutralize the negative field and evil thoughts. Gem does not tolerate greed and anger not only external, but also emanating from the owner.

A man with a stone becoming more attractive to other people, especially the opposite sex. Emotional interaction with the world acquires brighter colors, sensuality wakes up.

Kunzite is suitable for purposeful, courageous people with a strong stubborn character and a strong will to win. Giddenit helps people engaged in trade or contractual areas. This is a stone of financiers, accountants and all those engaged in business and trade.

Spodumene, unlike many other precious and semi-precious stones, fits almost all zodiac signs. In each of them, he enhances the positive qualities that a person possesses according to his sign and tries to soften negative traits. There are signs that wear this stone is preferable. This is Taurus and Leo, it is for them that the mineral will bring the greatest benefit and will intuitively be with them on the same wavelength.

It is better if the stone was not purchased, but received as a gift. Even if he was a spontaneous purchase, he will gradually get used to the owner and show his strength, affect the life and worldview. The longer you wear a stone, the more influence it has on you.

In order for the stone and jewelry from it to please you for a long time, you must follow the rules of their wearing and caring for them. Over time, many natural stones lose their original color and brightness, and to avoid this, you need to know some secrets.

• Although spodumene has sufficient hardness, it is fragile and any inaccurate impact can damage its surface.
• Do not use any abrasive stone cleaners.
• The mineral should not be exposed to bleaching agents, solvents, soda, sulphates and ether.
• You can not keep the gem in direct sunlight or store near heating appliances.
• For a stone, sudden drops and exposure to too high or low temperatures are detrimental.
• It is advisable to store jewelry made of semi-precious stones in a special casket at a constant temperature and in the absence of light. So that the decorations do not damage each other, it is better to place them additionally in a special bag made of soft fabric.
• Special wipes and cleaners designed for jewelry are not used for cleaning stones. Their purpose is to clean and polish metals: gold, silver, nickel silver, but not stones.
• The interaction with chemical compounds and alcohol will make the stone dull and dull over time. The most annoying thing is that it will hardly be possible to give it its former splendor without the professional help of a jeweler.
• Decoration with a stone should not be exposed to hairspray and toilet water. When taking a shower or bath, doing the cleaning or hand washing, always remove the gems.
• Love and care for your jewelry. After each wearing it is recommended to rinse them with running water. It is believed that in this way they will be cleansed not only from dust, sweat and possible pollution, but also from the negative impact on you.
• You can use warm water for washing stone with any detergent previously dissolved, after which it is necessary to rinse the mineral under running water. To prevent stains, wipe it with a soft flannel or suede cloth.

You can look at the sample of the spodumen below.