In nature, there are precious stones that change color from body temperature, lighting, even from the mood of the owner. The article talks about the popular minerals, which in geology are called chameleons.
Alexandrite
The name of stones that change color is well known to many. One of them is alexandrite. In the middle of the XIX century, samples of all minerals from the Ural Mountains were sent to the Yekaterinburg jewelry factory, where the jeweler Yakov Kokovin drew attention to an unusual stone. He sent him to Petersburg.
An unusual stone that changes color, depending on the lighting, was donated by the son of Count Alexei Razumovsky Leo Perovsky to the future Russian Emperor Alexander II in 1834. Then the mineral was called "alexandrite."
Types of stone
There are several types of this mineral, the feature of which depends on the place of extraction. Ural alexandrite in the sun is green, and with electric lighting, the stone turns red.
Brazilian alexandrites have a green tint in natural light, and when moving into a room with artificial light, the green color changes to red, which has a bright tint.
Alexandrites mined on the island of Sri Lanka (the northern part of the Indian Ocean) are similar to the Urals - they become bright red under electric lighting.
This gem is considered a talisman for people born under the sign of Scorpio. It is believed that the owner of alexandrite stone makes it more successful in life. In addition, the gem improves blood circulation, significantly reduces problems with the pancreas.
Due to their high cost, natural alexandrites are rarely used by jewelers in the manufacture of various jewelry. Artificially created stones are now in demand, in which all the properties of natural analogues are preserved, but they are much cheaper than their natural counterparts.
Garnet
What other stone is known that change color? This is pomegranate. It has been used since the time of the ancient nomads of the Black Sea region (times of the Scythians) as a material for the manufacture of various jewelry.
The name of the gem was obtained due to the fact that it resembles the grain of a pomegranate fruit. In past times, Russian jewelers called this stone "Bechet" or "Vinis", and in Persia it was considered a royal stone.
Since the beginning of the 20th century, pomegranate has become one of the most sought-after minerals, as it is easy to process. An important role in this was played by the fact that in nature it is found in different colors (except blue). The most popular from the group of pomegranates are orange spessartine and pyrope - a red mineral. This stone changes color from mood. Aquamarine has the same unique property.
Interesting fact: the name "pyrope" comes from its color. Translated from ancient Greek "pyrope" is "like a fire." The ancient Greeks believed that this stone is the god of Mars, the warriors of the Roman Empire carried it on their chests and were sure that this amulet would protect them in battle.
In Russia, pomegranate is extracted on the rocks of the eastern and northern shores of Lake Ladoga. The peculiarity of pomegranate is that it changes the variety of the primary color during the day from cold to hot shades. Pomegranate is a symbol of love and fidelity.
What gives a garnet stone to the owner?
To the owners of the gem, who were born under the sign of Capricorn, this mineral brings good luck and gives confidence and determination in all endeavors. In addition, pomegranate is a magical talisman that protects love in the family, and its owner develops a desire to take care of people dear to him.
Modern doctors have found that the use of pomegranate of any group as jewelry improves heart function, stimulates blood circulation, and also normalizes metabolism. A gem inserted in a golden ring worn on the right hand reduces headache during migraines and also lowers the temperature.
Opal
Speaking about which stone changes color, one cannot ignore the opal. It refers to gemstones. The gem is considered one of the most beautiful minerals mined in rocks.
The legend that has reached our time says that when Zeus defeated the Titans (second-generation deities, children of Uranus), he could not restrain the tears of joy. One teardrop fell to the ground and turned into an opal gem. It is assumed that the name of the stone comes from the word "fell," that is, "a tear fell."
In fact, opal was formed from petrified trees that were in a vacuum after a volcanic eruption. In Russia, this precious mineral is mined in Kamchatka and Chukotka, as well as in the Primorsky Territory (the Raduzhnoye deposit near the city of the same name).
Types of Opal
Currently, there are six main types of this gem in nature. The stone of honey and yellow tones, in the middle of which a vertical strip is visible, is called the cat's eye.
The most expensive form is black opal, which got its name due to its rich black color. Harlequin is considered to be an unusually beautiful stone, inside of which there is a large number of particles of various tones. A gem whose edges are painted green and the center of the stone has a bright red color is a royal opal.
A gem transparent with a blue tint is called sunny. The most popular is the fire opal, resembling a flame sealed in glass, which changes the shade from lighting the environment.
How does the stone affect the owner?
There is an opinion that opal protects the owner from the harmful influence of the gaze of ill-wishers (from the evil eye). This color-changing stone is not only very beautiful. It stimulates the activity of the brain, has a beneficial effect on strengthening immunity and cleanses the blood. Jewelry made of fire opal should be purchased for people born under the sign of Sagittarius.
Onyx
In nature, there is a gem on which thin strips of certain colors are located (black, white, brown, red). It changes its shades from lighting. Such a stone is called onyx. Gemologists (scientists studying gems) believe that the name comes from the Greek definition of the nail, since the structure of the stone is similar to the nail plate. In Arabic, the word "onyx" means "sad." This is due to the fact that the gem was used as jewelry for tombs and tombs.
An ancient myth is associated with this color-changing stone, depending on the lighting, where it is said that the ancient Greek god of love Eros cut off the nails of the beauty goddess Aphrodite, which turned into precious minerals.
Interesting fact: onyx is mentioned twice in the Christian religion. The first suggests that this mineral was allegedly located in Eden (the place where people originally lived). The second reports that it is one of the twelve gems that were in the ring of the high priest Aaron.
In nature, there are a large number of various minerals related to onyx. In Russia, the deposits of this stone are located on the Chukchi Peninsula and in the Primorsky Territory. In the jewelry business they use sardonyx, which has a burgundy hue, and chalcedony, which is a gray stone.
The mineral with stripes of white and red is called carneol. The most expensive and sought-after stone for jewelers is considered to be the Arabic onyx of black color, in which there are white stripes.
Who can wear onyx?
This stone that changes color from lighting helps its owners born under the signs of Capricorn, Sagittarius and Virgo to be successful in business development. Onyx reduces fatigue and directs energy to achieve the goal.
Nugget has been widely used in medicine of past centuries. The stone was crushed, placed in a vessel with water and used as a means for losing weight.
Wounds that healed in a short time were sprinkled with chopped onyx. Modern medicine has proven that wearing red onyx around the neck favorably affects the treatment of heart disease. And earrings with elements of this gem improve vision and hearing.
Tourmaline
This is the name of the stone, which changes color. This unusually beautiful stone - a chameleon in Russia is mined mainly in the Ural Mountains. A large amount of this semiprecious mineral is available in the villages of Yuzhakovo and Murzinka, located in the Sverdlovsk region.
The main use of tourmaline is the jewelry business. The popularity of the gem lies in the fact that most varieties have a full range of rainbow colors, which by their nature change the hue from the light source.
For the first time, this mineral was used in the form of jewelry during the Byzantine Empire. Before getting to Europe, they began to mine it for jewelry production in Russia. Call the mineral tourmaline steel in Ceylon. This word is translated from the Senegalese language means "multi-colored stone."
Types of tourmaline and their features
There are many varieties of this gem. The most popular among jewelers are five species. Black tourmaline that has protective properties against life's troubles. The owner of the green stone calms down in any unusual situation. A mascot of pink tourmaline helps to find harmony. The gem is very popular, in which red, green, white colors are combined, and its surface is similar to a watermelon peel. This tourmaline is called watermelon.
Tourmaline for different zodiac signs
The use of this stone, which changes color, depends on the sign of the zodiac. To people who were born under the signs of Aquarius, Gemini and Libra, astrologers advise using crystals of green shades.
Blue stones will help increase confidence in solving life issues for people who were born under the signs of Pisces, Scorpio and Cancer.
Born under the signs of Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, you need to wear a black tourmaline. He will help in communicating with others.
The semi-precious red tourmaline gem helps to find good luck in all endeavors and draws attention to the personalities who were born under the signs of Aries and Sagittarius.
The popularity of tourmaline is based on a fact confirmed by studies of this mineral, which states that this stone, which changes color, has a strong electromagnetic field. Due to this, metabolism improves, immunity strengthens. It also has a positive effect on the nervous system, gradually restoring it. Tourmaline is used not only in jewelry, but also in medicine.