Staurolite is a very unusual and expressive stone that will emphasize your character and will delight you for many years. This gift of nature is a combination of two minerals - aluminum and iron ore. A special feature of staurolite is the fusion of crystals of these two materials into the shape of a cross.
Among the huge variety of legendary versions of the origin of the stone can be noted one, the most famous. She says that once there were several young fairies walking around a clean source, who met a young man there - an elf. He was very sad and told the fairies a story about the recent crucifixion of Jesus Christ, which made the fairies cry bitterly. It is believed that their tears fell on a large stone and formed these same crosses of fused minerals. Since then, staurolite is considered a symbol of grief for young fairies and a reflection of their pure sincere tears.
Types and deposits
According to the physico-chemical characteristics of staurolite is particularly durable due to its crystalline structure. Due to this structure, the stone perfectly resists melting and is not soluble in various types of acids. The surface of staurolite, like its entire structure, can be partially or completely transparent. The combination and variety of color of the crystal is so great that Each fan of this stone will be able to choose a copy according to his preferences.
Most often the color of the stone may resemble the color of iron, but variants with all shades of red are not excluded. There are also some varieties of this mineral, with a visual effect of glass shine.
The most rare and expensive type of staurolite is a specimen painted in bright red color. This stone is rare, but it looks unusual and beautiful.
The shape of the structure of this natural mineral is found in three variations:
- with a small growth without any form;
- with cross-shaped crystal;
- in the shape of a hexagonal star.
The most common types of staurolite without a specific form can be found within the EU countries and in Brazil, where there are quite a few such minerals. If you are looking for more rare cruciform species, then they can be found in western Austria or in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. The rarest types of cruciform and hexagonal stones are found in the United States of America.
Opaque stones of dark shades can be found in Russia, where their deposits are located in the southern part of the Urals.
Healing and magical properties
This natural material has long been considered magical and is used as a talisman against evil forces. Staurolite is considered a kind of magnet for all good things. But accidents and failures - this is what the stone will push away. However, besides the magical abilities of the stone, there is also the possibility of curing staurolite from some painful conditions.
Experts in the field of lithotherapy believe that staurolite helps to relax bronchospasms, thereby relieving cough. In addition, due to their ability to improve blood circulation and metabolism, such stones help nursing mothers to increase the secretion of milk. Another feature of the mineral is its sedative effect.
There is an opinion that every stone, like every person or object, has its own, special energy. The energetic properties of staurolite not only create a feeling of pacification, but also help the immune system to cope with diseases.
Knowledgeable people used this stone to relieve a person from insomnia, and with skin diseases with the help of a mineral, itching was relieved.
To obtain an effective effect from the stone, it was necessary to put it next to a sick person.
Meaning and application
Crafts and decorations are made of staurolite. Such products are original and beautiful, moreover - unique. This may be an amulet worn with a religious background instead of a cross, or an accessory for a certain zodiac sign. There are unique crystals, in their form resembling a variety of tree leaves, which is used to make decorative items. The peculiarity of the manufacture of decorative products is that it is very easy to make them, because The staurolite itself is quite beautiful.
It is necessary to put a minimum of effort to separate, for example, the desired blank for the medallion from the solid stone, and then to process it and make a fastening for the chain.
To make the work more attractive, decorative elements made of various metals — silver, bronze, or nickel silver — and sometimes even gold — are often added to the decoration. Often, staurolite is combined with natural leather - there are many options for handicrafts, they all depend only on the skill and imagination of a specialist.
Stone products and accessories
When choosing any product, an important question is its price. The original small product of staurolite can be purchased at a price of no more than 1000 rubles. If the shape of the stone is rare, for example, in the form of a cross or hexagon, then such an instance can be bought for 7000-8000 rubles. Above the price can only grow due to the use of additional materials and an increase in the size of the product itself.
If you want to order a frame for a stone made of precious metal or purchase a product more than half a meter in size in the form of a figure, then such things can cost as much as 20,000 rubles.
Who is he suitable for?
Stavrolite itself is directly associated with Jesus Christ, who gave his knowledge, strength and energy to help other people. It is believed that the stone perfectly helps and favors all those who follow the same path. He will be an excellent assistant to medical workers, volunteers, teachers and educators, as well as social workers.
All the good and bright people who go into the world with good intentions are the owners of staurolite, with whom he will harmonize best.
If we talk about the horoscope, then for this mineral it does not matter much. Much more important is the energy of the person who decides to wear this mineral. In order to understand how well stavrolite is suitable for you, just take it, hold it in your hands, think about it. You should have no doubt that this stone is combined with your energy. Staurolite in its structural structure is considered to be a durable stone and it is not surprising that you can give it to someone as a gift or even as an inheritance.
Once you have appeared, staurolite will become not only a beautiful and unique decoration, but also your amulet, which is simply never destroyed, but only in the case when it takes the entire negative blow on itself.
An overview of this stone can be viewed in the video below.
