In jewelry stores you can often see cute items with green quartz inserts. However, despite its wide distribution, not every sales consultant will be able to give you comprehensive information about this mineral. Meanwhile, this is a very interesting stone that deserves close attention to itself.
Description
Quartz is a natural mineral of gray-green color, which is a six-sided prism. It has a muted non-metallic luster and durability. By hardness the stone is inferior only to diamond. In scientific circles it is called prase (from English prase). It is believed that this name was derived from the Greek word prásino (green).
The first mention of it was among the ancient Greeks in the VI century BC. Therefore, it is considered that they first began to mine this mineral. Depending on the angle at which the sun's rays fall on the stone, its color also changes. If you keep it in the sun for a long time, it changes its color and becomes transparent, like rhinestone.
The inhabitants of Ancient Hellas considered the property of a stone to change color as a divine providence, therefore they believed that a stone is capable of endowing with force and courage.
In the modern world, natural quartz is a rather rare phenomenon. The crystals of actonide contained in it, as well as possible chloride impurities, give a green tint to the stone. To date, explored deposits are located in Europe in France, Germany and several other countries, as well as in Australia. In Russia, the most famous is Gorbunovskoye field, located in the Sverdlovsk region.
It is also known about several mining enterprises in Altai. However, to meet real natural quartz now is a great success. The fact is that the explored places where there are deposits of this mineral are practically exhausted, and it is economically unprofitable to explore new ones. In addition, natural crystals almost always have any impurities of other substances, which affects its purity and value.
Natural quartz is not as beautiful as we used to consider it. The stone mined in the deposits may have an opaque light or dark green hue, and the usual emerald color is given to the stone in the laboratory by heating it to high temperatures.
Properties
Medicinal
In addition to the jewelry industry, quartz is actively used in medicine. It is scientifically proven that This mineral has a positive effect on human health. So, the stone creates the necessary balance in the work of the endocrine system.
In addition, the mineral enhances immunity. It is believed that the best therapeutic effect it has with long-term wearing on the body. Many believe that the pendant on the neck is able to protect against the disease, for example, during a flu epidemic or throat diseases and other disorders of the respiratory system.
The most common way is to “quartz” the premises in order to clean it of harmful bacteria. Green quartz is used as an external coating of needles for the procedure of acupuncture. It is believed that this enhances the therapeutic effect.
The crystal accelerates tissue regeneration after burns, accelerates the resorption of scars, improves eyesight and other organs.
It is known that the gem has a general positive effect on the emotional state of a person.It helps to reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression, calms and adjusts to a peaceful way. In addition, the stone is able to neutralize harmful radiation from the computer and other household appliances, so it is recommended to keep it on the desktop. Quartz is also shown to athletes and people with increased physical activity. It is believed that it gives strength and increases stamina, and also improves memory.
Prasem is actively used in cosmetology. On the basis of water infused on quartz, various shampoos and hair masks are made, and creams and other cosmetics for the face have a rejuvenating effect. No wonder before a woman before washing, thrown into the water a piece of quartz and insisted it for some time.
Magical
Since ancient times, people have been inclined to ascribe to this mineral some special magical properties. We live in the modern world and we understand that no object is a magical object, but all of us sometimes want to believe in a miracle, and green quartz sometimes creates miracles. And it's not even his so-called magical properties. Perhaps it is in color - psychologists in one voice argue that green color calms and improves a person's psycho-emotional state.
In eastern countries, this stone is often used during meditation. Many psychics and mediums apply it to their sessions when it is necessary to answer some question. Marked that the green nugget helps to focus and tune in to the working mode, get rid of unnecessary doubts before making an important decision.
Green quartz has a unique system of the structure of the crystal lattice in the form of a spiral, due to which it has the property to accumulate and purify energy. Ancient people believed that the stone is able to clear the space around it, eliminate chaos and create harmony. This mineral has a unique ability rid man of psychological blocks.
In the history of the stone, there were cases when it influenced the development of any special talents in a person, for example, musical ear was sharply aggravated or drawing skills appeared.
One way or another, but among successful businessmen one can often see a green quartz figurine in his study - it is believed that he brings good luck in material matters. However, esoteric warns: good luck will be promoted only by those whose thoughts are clean and who honestly conduct their affairs. The development of a negative energy stone will not contribute. With the same purpose, many people acquire amusements from prazem home.
Many people note that wearing a green quartz talisman for a long time reinforces such human qualities as kindness, mercy and tolerance. Such charms are often presented to people who want to find a family: the stone will help in every way in the implementation of this idea, and in the future it will become a charm for the whole family.
It is also believed that prasem helps the development of intuition and even extrasensory abilities. He is able to give a hint in a difficult life situation. However, at the same time, mineral experts say that it will be difficult for a non-specialist to decipher the signs given by the stone.
You need to learn to "negotiate" with the stone. A crystal will work better if you are given it.. In church shops you can often see crosses and icons inlaid with green quartz. Sellers claim that they will be strong talismans and will help to be in touch with the personal guardian angel. Therefore, as a gift for the christening is a good idea.
If you buy a stone for yourself, make a choice thoughtfully, paying attention to the copy, the color of which you are most comfortable. Silver-plated mineral enhances its abilities.
How to distinguish the original from a fake?
It was already mentioned above that the natural natural quartz of emerald hue is very rare.Practically everything that is offered to the mass consumer is artificially obtained. Most often, the green color is achieved by heat treatment of crystals of another rock, for example, citrine. Also green quartz can be obtained from yellow and violet minerals. For sure to tell about the nature of the origin of a stone will only help a high profile specialist.
However, this does not mean that quartz, which has been subjected to industrial processing and which is based on natural stone, is not able to give positive emotions or to heal.
How to care?
To give the green quartz decoration a fresh, well-groomed appearance, it is enough to clean it in a soapy solution, then carefully rinse it with clean water. Strong dirt can be gently rubbed with a toothbrush. To prevent the stone from losing its transparency and dimming, it is recommended to store it in a dry dark place and keep it away from electric heaters and batteries.
It is important to remember that high temperatures and direct sunlight are detrimental to the appearance of the product. At the same time, the processes are irreversible. It will be correct to store the crystal in a separate box or a special case. And then he will delight you for many years.
About the features and properties of the stone, see the following video.
