For many centuries, minerals mysteriously attract people to themselves. Specialists make jewelery, talismans and amulets from the gems found, as well as decorate interior items and dishes. People believe that stones have not only aesthetic properties, but also magical and healing ones.
Traditional healers use gems to rid patients of various ailments, and magicians and sorcerers use magical rituals. Among the huge number of gems, experts recommend to pay attention to the rare green amber, which, despite the high price and complexity of mining, is in high demand among buyers.
What it is?
Green amber is a precious mineral that is mined in small quantities and does not exist in all countries of the world. The total world level of green amber mining does not exceed 2%. Geologists note a wide range of tint stone, which ranges from a gentle marine color to a green-blue color, but the most popular color is brown-yellow.
This mineral originates from ancient times, when global warming began and trees under the influence of high temperatures began to release a huge amount of resin, which froze and formed amber deposits under the influence of wet sand and clay deposits. Due to the gradual penetration into the dark resin of green leaves and grass, the stone acquired a pleasant greenish tint.
Often, experts consider even small insects, pieces of leaves and small parts of trees in the harvested breed.
Gemstones mined come in various sizes and can be as small as a centimeter in diameter or as large as an egg. Most of the stone consists of carbon - 80%, and the level of hydrogen and oxygen is in equal proportions and is 10%.
Jewelers use gold, silver and platinum to enrich the precious gem. Precious metals give elegance, sophistication and high cost of mineral. The greatest demand for such jewelry as pendants, earrings, rings, pendants and beads.
Where is mined?
The largest amount of rare gemstone is found on the island of Haiti in the Dominican Republic. The brightest and most beautiful mineral which has a bluish-green color is mined in the territory of this country. Small deposits can be found in Mexico, France, Colombia and Nicaragua. The hue of the minerals mined in this area has less bright and unsaturated colors with a cold sheen. Stone mining is a complex process, much of which is manual labor. Employees of specialized companies using simple hand tools dig a gem from sand pits, which is later sent for processing. The following methods of gem mining are less popular:
- landing - catching stones from the coastal zone;
- scooping - raising stones from the sea sandy bottom with the help of special mechanical installations;
- mine - mining stones in the faces of the mines.
The most primitive method of gem mining is the manual collection of minerals on the shores of seas and lakes.
The main stages of the process.
- Abrasion - gradual removal of unnecessary top layer with the help of special grinding tools and files.Simultaneously with the cleaning specialists carry out the initial formation of the desired shape.
- Alignment - smoothing all sharp corners with sandpaper.
- Grinding - surface treatment of the stone with the smallest sandpaper.
- Polishing - The last stage of leveling the surface with felt or felt. To give shine jewelers cover the surface with chalk, paraffin and various oils.
To maximize the brightness of the specialists use thermoconduction and heating with simultaneous intake of a certain amount of oxygen. Only after reaching the maximum smoothness and ideally smooth surface without cracks and chips can the process of stone processing be considered complete. Qualitatively processed product has a shiny surface.
Properties
Green amber is an amazing mineral that people have endowed with magical and healing properties for many centuries. The stone of a pleasant green color not only positively affects the human body, but also contributes to the beginning of a new, stable and prosperous stage in life.
Magical
Many magical rituals can not do without this gem. For centuries, magicians have used gems to enhance their supernatural abilities and to obtain the most effective result.
Experts from the occult sciences recommend wearing silver jewelry with this mineral. Jewelry can become a strong talisman that will save a person from negative and fill his soul with good.
The stone performs the following magical actions:
- elimination of emotional stress;
- neutralization of insults and evil;
- brings good luck;
- assistance in the safe start and completion of cases;
- protection of women during gestation and childbirth;
- guarding babies from evil eyes and negativity;
- the return of vitality and faith in a good future.
Yoga practitioners use amber amulets for meditation, opening and cleansing the aura. In order to preserve love and mutual understanding in the family of newlyweds, it is necessary to purchase an amulet with green amber.
Medicinal
Folk healers for many hundreds of years use the precious mineral to treat the following pathologies:
- diseases of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems;
- disruption of the central nervous system;
- preventing the development of depression, stress, emotional disorders and insomnia;
- preventing the development of eye diseases and maintaining visual acuity;
- treatment of headaches and migraines.
Who is suitable?
Green amber is a unique mineral that can bring harmony and peace. Astrologers recommend acquiring this stone to kind, calm and positive people, who at the time of stress and anger, he will save from thoughtless and reckless actions, and also quickly regain strength and return vital energy.
Astrologers recommend paying attention to green amber to all fire signs. An energetically strong stone will help not only to pacify the character of Lviv, but also lead them to the desired result, as well as improve relationships with the opposite sex. Amber in business and career will be amber for good and purposeful Sagittarius.
This sign must be remembered that any negative thoughts can stop the magical effect of the gem.
No less beneficial is the decoration with mineral brought signs of the Earth. Capricorns, he will give confidence and dedication. Virgin with the help of the mineral will acquire the necessary amount of power to overcome all obstacles. People who belong to the sign of Pisces, gem will give good health, self-reliance. He will have the same influence on the life of Gemini and Libra. Mineral will be just a beautiful decoration for Scorpions, Taurus, Aquarius and Aries.Other stones are the helpers of these signs, but they are not worth refusing from beautiful jewelry with green amber.
As decoration, stylists recommend amber products to wear blondes, and representatives of other appearance need to pick up clothes under the gems. Stylists for their collections use green amber as an ornament for cufflinks, keyrings and tie clips. In order for the stones not to look alyapisto, stylists recommend wearing one piece of jewelry.
Authenticity check
The high price and increased demand for this mineral provoked the appearance of a huge number of fakes. Unscrupulous sellers often give out amber to blizzard and bernite, treated with special chemicals and resin.
Signs of a natural mineral.
- Lack of coniferous smell - only a fake has a pleasant aroma of pine needles. These minerals do not have specific odors.
- Tangible weight - even a small gem has a certain mass. Fakes are always very light and airy.
- Resistance to high temperatures - real amber will fully preserve its integrity even at the maximum heating level. Pitch fakes quickly change their structure and become soft and plastic.
- The presence of scratches - long-term wearing of jewelry and their contact with various hard objects must leave strips on the surface of the mineral. Artificial stones do not change their appearance during the fall and from contact with solid products.
No less significant signs of natural stone are a pleasant and warm surface, electrolysis when rubbing against clothes, ascent to the surface of salt water and the presence of luminescence under the action of ultraviolet radiation.
If there is even a slight doubt about the authenticity of the mineral, it is imperative that you seek help from experienced jewelers.
Storage and care
In order for the purchased product to please its owners over the years, it is not enough to get a high-quality and expensive decoration. Experts recommend before purchasing a product with a stone to carefully study the rules of their storage and care. Amber must be stored in linen bags, which should be neatly folded into small boxes. The most suitable place for jewelry is the drawer of the sleeping chest. Experts do not recommend to leave the mineral in the bathroom for a long time, where a high level of humidity will have a negative effect on its brightness and brilliance.
It is strictly forbidden to store amber interspersed with other jewelery and leave it for a long time in direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation will not only lead to the tarnishing of the mineral, but also make it fragile. Contact of the mineral with metal products is also undesirable and will lead to its clouding. Perfume, detergents and cleaning products, as well as creams and aromatic oils can spoil the appearance of amber.
In order to remove dust and dirt, it is necessary to moisten the sponge in salted water and wipe the product with it. To add shine, rub the surface of the mineral with a flannel cloth for a few minutes. Regular water procedures will help not only to clean the surface from contamination, but also to prevent the mineral from drying out.
Particular attention should be paid to the storage of amber beads, which are not enough just to put in the box. It is necessary to put a soft fabric between each element of the decoration, which will prevent the friction of the links between each other.
In the next video you can take a look at the ring with green amber.
