Types of pink stones, their properties and application

Pink stones are the personification of sensual tenderness and femininity. Stones of a delicate pink shade are preferred by real romantics, creative personalities. Jewelry with these delicate gems elevate mood not only to their owners, but also to those around them, attracting positive emotions.

Pink stones have a special charm and do not suit everyone. They attract attention, differ in shine at a sunlight. Minerals radiate energy of lightness and purity.

Pink minerals are well studied, each variety has certain characteristics. All of them are incredibly beautiful, while having differences in structure, chemical and physical indicators. It is difficult for nonprofessionals to distinguish them, it is even impossible to immediately distinguish the precious gem from the semi-precious one.

Many people believe, not without reason, that stones of similar shades are capable of influencing a person and events. It is believed that they have magical and healing properties.

• Sapphire. It has a charitable impact on people suffering from diseases of the heart and musculoskeletal system. In addition, women who dream of a child are advised to wear pink sapphire with them. There is an opinion that if you hold sapphire in water for a day, you can wipe sore spots with it to relieve painful sensations. Lithotherapists claim that the regular wearing of sapphires also helps with diseases of the visual and respiratory systems, insomnia.

• Topaz. It has an incredible protective energy, protects from the evil eye, making wrong and rash decisions, helps to focus on the problem, helps to find the right solution.

• Rose quartz. It gives strength, helps with fatigue, improves the functioning of the lymphatic system. Mages claim that quartz is able to lengthen the life of its owner, contributes to the removal of the crown of celibacy. At the same time, the stone increases self-esteem and is not recommended by overly proud and suspicious people.

• Spinel. There is an opinion that this mineral is able to fight skin diseases and viruses, improves blood circulation, relieves back pain, solves problems in the work of the genitourinary system in men.

• Rubellite It helps to gain self-confidence, helps to overcome fears. It is recommended to be worn by people experiencing emotional distress, it calms the nerves.

• Agate. Wear jewelry with agate should be people prone to diseases of the respiratory tract and cold. Experts in the field of magic claim that agate strengthens the emotional connection between mother and child, helps to find and strengthen mutual understanding in their relationship.

• Coral. The stone is able to pacify hatred, anger and envy, guards in a long journey. During the Middle Ages, physicians considered wearing jewelry made of corals an excellent protection against sore throat and other diseases of the throat.

• Kunzite. This stone is attributed to the ability to awaken in a person positive traits of character, banish bad thoughts and protect from evil motives and deeds. Kunzite influences the development of creative abilities, nourishes and develops imagination. It helps people with problems in the work of the cardiovascular system. The talisman with kunzite is customarily worn by the child when it is sent to a new environment for easy adaptation, stress relief.

• Morganite. It preserves warmth, peace and quiet in the house, contributes to material well-being in the family, awakening positive qualities, relieves pain in case of problems in gynecology.

In nature, there is a wide variety of natural stones of pink shades. Conventionally, they are divided into three groups:

• precious;
• semi-precious;
• do-it-yourself.

Sapphires are quite rare, their price, sometimes, reaches 1000 dollars per carat. Sapphire is a mixture of aluminum oxide with a small amount of chromium. A distinctive feature is a high degree of refraction.

The most rare are the gems of pinkish-orange shades. In India, it is called "Padparaja". The largest copy weighing about 100 carats is stored in the New York Museum. The average size of a standard sapphire is about two carats.

It contains aluminum fluoride silicate interspersed with chromium, which gives it a pink color. The most expensive - transparent topaz. Their cost is about 500 dollars. A distinctive feature is the detrimental effect of sunlight on color saturation. They contribute to the transformation of a pleasant pink color to dirty gray. It is necessary to use heat treatment to preserve color, but this does not guarantee the desired result.

Spinel is a rarely occurring mineral with a spiny shine. It has a complex composition of aluminum oxide, magnesium and chromium ions. Fully transparent spinel and pinkish-red stones have the greatest value.

Some stones acquire a particularly charming crimson hue due to the high concentration of chromium. The most expensive is considered transparent spinel, mined in the soils of Afghanistan. Carat can be purchased for at least a thousand dollars.

Outwardly, this mineral is similar to amethyst, but it has a different chemical composition. Until the beginning of the twentieth century, kunzite was considered a kind of amethyst. The cost of one carat of pink kunzite is about $ 50.

A variety of pink beryl called morganite. Gentle shade appeared due to the presence of cesium, lithium and manganese. The disadvantage is that under the influence of high temperatures and the sun, the morganite loses its color.

The stone has a pleasant crimson hue. Its name is translated from Latin as “reddish”. The significant similarity with ruby ​​and low price made it very popular. It is often cone-shaped with a stepped cut. The price is about 20 dollars.

Corundum is considered a semi-precious nugget. It consists of crystalline alumina or aluminum oxide interspersed with manganese (gives a light yellow tint), or titanium (gives a violet color).

Among other minerals, it is in second place in terms of hardness. It is often used in industrial production.Used for the production of materials for abrasive processing, impact-resistant glass. More transparent stones are used to create jewelry.

Quartz in its composition is silicon dioxide with the addition of aluminum and iron. The name "quartz" includes several types of semi-precious stones, mostly yellowish, purple hues. Pale pink transparent quartz stones are more popular.

Agate is characterized by a variety of colors and patterns. It consists of silicon oxide with various impurities. Thanks to them, fancy patterns on the cut are formed.

Known since ancient times. Due to its concentric divorces of bright pink shades, its texture is similar to malachite. The presence of iron turns a beautiful scarlet color to brown.

The popularity of jasper causes a variety of patterns and color solutions. It consists of oxides of silicon, aluminum, calcium and in minor amounts of iron.

The presence of impurities only increases the cost. A copy with stunning patterns formed due to impurities, is higher than the cleaner with a nondescript color. The stone is quite capricious, often used in the form of cabochons.

It has a pale pink or light shade of ripe cherry.

The basis of the composition is a composite silicate of calcium, magnesium, manganese and iron. The presence of veins creates unique patterns on the cut of the element. The most valuable are transparent rhodonites.

Coral figuratively called stone. The fact is that these are petrified polyps from the seabed. Its basis is calcium carbonate and various impurities. Used for the manufacture of souvenirs and beads.

The most valuable are pink corals. They are often heterogeneous in color or have small patches of white or gray shades. Corals are not transparent in their structure, they get glassy shine after the polishing process. The high level of fragility creates difficulties in handling corals.

The most durable gems used for the manufacture of expensive jewelry. They are framed with gold, platinum. From ornamental stones create elegant jewelry.

In jewelry stores and jewelry stores you can find beads, bracelets, rings, amulets, talismans, made of pinkish stones with varying degrees of saturation of shades.

Each mineral has some peculiarities in the application:

• The spinel is brilliant cut and set in gold, platinum;
• mainly used for rubellite step cutting, for the manufacture of pendants, the stone is processed by the cabochon method;
• quartz is cut and framed in gold and silver for making bracelets;
• agates go to the creation of inexpensive jewelry and jewelry;
• Jasper is used for the production of vases, ashtrays and various jewelry;
• Rodolite is used to create decorative elements, tiles for cladding and jewelry.

Sapphires are ideal for Aquarius and Sagittarius, they will help to improve their positive qualities.

It is forbidden to wear products with sapphires to Capricorns - the stone is able to enhance such negative qualities as pride and stubbornness, which can significantly harm them in their personal lives and move up the career ladder.

Topaz will endow the wisdom of Sagittarius, will help to quickly determine in making the right decisions.

Agate is a wonderful amulet for Gemini. He will be able to calm the temperamental character of the representatives of this sign.

Kunzite improves the positive qualities of Taurus and Lviv. He develops their creative side, saves from betrayal and lies.

Spinel protects the signs of fire elements, gives them strength, improves health.

Fish fit jewelry from coral. He pacifies their temper, helps to get rid of anger and rash rash decisions.

Morganite will bring good luck to Libra, but it’s absolutely not for Sagittarius.

Quartz will help Cancers come to terms with their shortcomings. Under the influence of this stone, they will begin to accept themselves, they will become less engaged in self-digging.

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