Chrysoberyl stone is precious. By color, it can be yellow with a golden hue. This gave him the name, which translates from Greek as "golden." Inside the stone there are small channels and fibers that give each instance a unique character.
Where did the stone come from
The history of this stone is filled with mystery. The mineral itself has been described relatively recently. But, judging by reliable historical sources, this stone was known several thousand years ago. Its properties were considered magical even by ancient yogis, who left cave paintings around the 2nd century BC. In them, he was considered a stone with the help of which a person could cleanse and correct his karma. But the Tibetan treatises talk about cases of healing with the help of this stone, which occurred about four thousand years ago.
In ancient Greece and ancient Rome there are references to the chrysoberyl stone. As it turned out, all stones having a similar color were endowed with this name. Over time, they were given other names: topaz, chrysolite, and so on.
The scientist A. G. Werner began to write about chrysoberyl itself in 1790. After him, this topic was raised by other scientists, who were struck by their properties newly discovered stones.
Appearance and varieties
What do these mysterious stones look like? They can be transparent, and different shades of green, and yellow. But not only color distinguishes various chrysoberyls. It turns out that these minerals have several varieties. The most valuable of them is alexandrite. It is named after the Russian emperor Alexander II. The first such stone was found in the Urals. His beauty was amazing. The stone was able to change its color depending on the lighting.
Cymofan has a cat's-eye effect. This is due to iron impurities. To make the stone effect more obvious, jewelers process it, creating a smooth convex surface. This treatment is called cabochon and helps the stone to reveal its beauty.
More recently, in 2011, another chrysoberyl was discovered, which was called the Mariinsky. They prefer not to make jewelry out of ordinary chrysoberyl, since the stone looks dull without additional impurities.
Healing properties
The monks of Tibet often used stones to treat various diseases. All minerals were divided into three types. The first type included stones that heal physical illnesses. The second kind helped establish a connection with the deity and listen to his will in order to follow it. But the stones of the third kind were considered the most powerful and valuable. With their help, any person could predict fate, and sometimes even influence it.
The healing properties of chrysoberyl stone are mentioned in the old Russian "Svyatoslav Collection". According to the author, this stone was primarily a healer for the person who wore it. Natural stone chrysoberyl has a powerful energy, which he generously shares with his master. In Russia, it was believed that the owner of such a mineral at any feast can remain sober for the longest time, which means that it can restrain itself in time and not allow hops to create obscenity. In the morning, chrysoberyl relieves a hangover and possible poisoning with harmful substances. If a person is sick with scabies and even leprosy, then this stone must be given to him. When a person was noticed nervous excitability or mental deviation, then it was considered proper to give him jewelry with chrysoberyl.
If it was necessary to improve the blood condition, then they also turned to this mineral for help. In addition, chrysoberyl was used to treat shortness of breath, lift people after severe injuries, and treat vision and concussion. However, perhaps the most important quality was considered the ability to return men their sexual power. Women in Russia adorned themselves and loved ones with this stone, sincerely believing that it could repel sorcerer's attacks from them. In addition, if you give a ring with such a stone to your spouse, then, no matter how far he is from home, chrysoberyl will not allow him to forget his family and change his wife. If you decorate with this mighty stone not only yourself, but also objects in the bedroom, then family happiness is inevitable.
And yet it was believed that the stone itself was looking for its owner. If a person felt that the decoration with chrysoberyl presses on him, if he felt discomfort and anxiety in him, then the stone rejects him. Decoration should be given to those whom the mineral recognizes as the owner.
If chrysoberyl suddenly cracked or fell out of the rim, then the owner knew: the strength of his amulet was exhausted. It was now considered dangerous to wear such an ornament, since the stone began to exude all the negative energy that it had absorbed during its service to its owner. The stone had to be returned to the earth so that it would again gain its deepest strength there.
To whom the stone will bring good luck
Who needs the properties of chrysoberyl stone? The mineral has gained great respect among people who are building their careers. It is believed that it brings clarity of thoughts, the ability to calmly make decisions in the most difficult situations. Helps to adequately get out of any delicate situation. Businessmen also prefer to receive the help of a noble stone of alexandrite, which motivates the owner to new achievements. Respected by this stone and professional players. It is believed that the hidden presence of this stone, for example, hidden in the form of a suspension under a shirt, helps to memorize combinations, analyze the situation, and also makes it possible to see when the opponent is bluffing.
If a series of setbacks suddenly begins in a person’s life, it is worth buying a piece of jewelry with ordinary chrysoberyl. He will take upon himself all the negative energy that a person has accumulated himself or which was sent to him from the outside in the form of an evil eye, a curse or damage. To those who believe in such things, the stone will be a reliable protector.
Zodiac stone compatible
According to astrologers, chrysoberyl is not the friendliest stone, especially alexandrite. It is categorically contraindicated in Cancers. The chrysoberyl stone does not reveal its properties to the sign, since the people born at this time have the energy of the full moon.
Alexandrite is considered a stone that absorbs solar energy. But ordinary chrysoberyl or cymofan brings calm, confidence to the same sign, helps to think not emotionally, but analytically. In the same way, a stone affects Virgins and Sagittarius. Any chrysoberyl is suitable for Scorpio and Gemini. For Aries and Capricorns, the stone becomes a good helper for making friends and expanding ties. Taurus helps to restore peace of mind. But for Aquarius there is no worse stone. They should avoid it in any form. As we see, the properties of chrysoberyl stone do not bring joy to all zodiac signs.
Place of Birth
More recently, these stones were mined in the Urals. But now all its deposits are frozen. The main suppliers of beloved stone are Africa and Madagascar, Sri Lanka and Ceylon, Brazil. Sometimes quality stones are found in Australia, in the United States. This mineral can be grown artificially. And yet, natural stones have a striking appearance. And an energetically artificial stone is not at all able to help.
As you can see in the photo, the chrysoberyl stone grown in captivity is very different from its wild counterpart.
What the stone consists of
The presence in the stone of chrysoberyl-alexandrite chromium or iron helps it to turn from green or blue-green during the day to violet-red at night. The hardness of the stone itself does not differ too much from diamond. And they process it, cutting them, so that he can demonstrate all the colors contained in it.
Chrysoberyl stone does not contain silicon, but vanadium and nickel, copper and cobalt are present. They are the basis of a simple yellow chrysoberyl, usually transparent.
How to recognize a fake
Sometimes a stone is so well crafted that it is almost impossible to consider whether it is fake or natural. In addition, in jewelry stores there is so much light that the radiance of jewelry is confusing. Be sure to ask for the product to check for fake. This stone is quite heavy, and heats up for a long time. If you scratch it with a sharp object, then there will be no trace. And knocking a stone on any subject, you can hear a characteristic sound. As you can see, it’s easy to distinguish a natural chrysoberyl stone from a fake stone if you had the same stone before. The rest will have to rely on the conscientiousness of jewelers.
Beauty or Benefit
In jewelry, alexandrites and cymofans are often used. Their colors and structure are so diverse that they can satisfy any connoisseur of jewelry. But ordinary chrysoberyls are not successful because of the dullness of the surface and the scarcity of colors. They do not seek to fake them. So if a stone is needed not for decoration, but for creating amulets, feel free to buy inexpensive and nondescript greenish beads. This stone is the most conflict-free for all but Aquarius. His energy is clean, without impurities that give it to more expensive brothers not only beauty, but also some negative features. Despite its ugliness, the stone prefers to be in gold or platinum. Then he draws strength not only from himself, but also from a noble metal. In a silver frame, the stone is often lost. Other metals inhibit it. If it is not possible to give him a precious frame, natural or leather thread will be a worthy alternative.