Heliotrope Stone: Blood Jasper. Description of the heliotrope stone, the magical properties of this mineral

Blood cells are called hemoglobin, and chocolate for blood restoration is called hematogen.

The heliotrope itself was also called by the Greeks. However, the word "blood" was not included in the name of the mineral. called the "turn." This is exactly how "heliotrope" is translated. What else is hidden in the name "heliotrope"?

Physical properties of heliotrope

In addition to spots on a dark background, there are heliotropes with scarlet. Together with the "bloody smudges" come across and. This is the same blotches of oxidized hematite. Variations of heliotrope with solar flares are called plasma by geologists.

Heliotrope stone opaque, glassy. It is pronounced, bright. It is by its brilliance that connoisseurs distinguish a natural mineral from. In the laboratory, or when pressing crumbs, or when working with plastics, it is impossible to fully recreate the shine of heliotrope.

The stone has an uneven fracture. That is, when splitting, no smooth planes are obtained. Heliotrope belongs to the group of quartz. Like other representatives of the group -,, mountain, - in bloody it fluctuates about 7 points on. By the way, it has nothing to do with heliotrope, except for the similarity in the structure of the coloring.

Features of the formation of a mineral

Like most, heliotrope mineral volcanic origin. formed in effusive rocks - lava flows. For the birth of blood jasper, water and low temperatures are needed.

Magma erupting from volcanoes has a temperature of thousands of degrees. But, flowing down the slopes of volcanoes and in contact with water, lava cools down. At this moment, heliotropes appear in its voids. In this regard, geologists are looking for the mineral on the coastlines near volcanoes, or where such a landscape was in ancient times.

Heliotrope does not necessarily form in lava. Hydrothermal veins are also suitable for stone formation. They are also found in areas of volcanic activity.

Deposits of heliotrope

Deposits of heliotrope Calcutta was also famous. In these countries, the mineral was mined even before our era. The reserves are now depleted. Now the bulk of the blood jasper is concentrated in. Several large mines are located in the Urals. Australia and the USA are not inferior in terms of heliotrope reserves. These states send the mineral for export.

Brazil, China and several other Central Asian countries have limited reserves of heliotrope. They export little, providing only themselves with a red stone.

Application of heliotrope stone

In modern times, heliotrope - and. Bloody jasper is used to make vases,,,, decorative elements for objects. They also disposed of heliotrope from antiquity, but, with one caveat.

In Rome, the magical properties of the mineral were beyond doubt. and household items made of green-red stone were bought not only how, but also how, amulets. The ancients identified the heliotrope with the Sun. It was believed that the mineral affects the star, can slow down or speed up its course.

In Ancient Egypt, prints were also made from heliotrope. In Rome, most of the mineral was also allowed on seals, but they were designed in the form of gems. It is rounded or oval with an engraved pattern,. Gems were worn not in rings, but on.

The use of heliotrope was also found in the Middle Ages. became an attribute of alchemists and magicians. In their treatises it is written that the heliotrope enhances the effect of any spells, bestows bright thoughts.

Christians also paid attention to heliotrope. Bloody jasper became a material for church utensils: thimble, panagia, monstrance, vessels. The mineral was not admitted to the temples for a simple reason. Believers identified red blotches in heliotrope with the blood of Christ.

The healing properties of heliotrope

Heliotrope is considered a stone for athletes and those with anemia. With a lack of hemoglobin in the blood, the mineral replenishes it. Lovers of physical activity appreciate for slowing down blood flow.

This property of the mineral was discovered in Ancient Egypt. There, athletes and began to resort to the help of heliotrope. Slowing down the blood flow made them harder, cooler.

Not all of the healing properties of the stone are associated with the effect on the circulatory system. Heliotrope, moreover, relieves pain in the stomach and intestines. The mineral is also considered a cure for loss of vision and is used for slagging the body.

The magical properties of heliotrope

It was not for nothing that heliotrope was used by alchemists in the Middle Ages. revered as scholars. A scientist, in this context, is not so much a professional as a spiritual orientation.

Blood Jasper helps those who are obsessed with any idea. With a mineral, it is easier to concentrate on the goals set, additional energy appears, people become active and active.

Esotericists are sure that heliotrope contributes to the rapid memorization of foreign speech and, in general, broadens one's horizons. Traditional medicine practitioners meditate with blood jasper. She, doctors say, helps to understand exactly how to treat a particular patient.

Talismans and amulets from heliotrope

Heliotrope - amulet and. For people born under other zodiacs, either it suits only relatively, or does not suit at all. Heliotrope is relatively recommended for those who are eager to accomplish something great. At the same time, a person should not be a narrow-minded fanatic.

The mineral "does not like" such people. Faberge, apparently, was not one of the fanatics. The mineral was given to him with ease. The master carved several decorative eggs from heliotrope. One of them is kept in the Kremlin Armory v. The image of the cruiser "Memory of Azov" is carved on the egg.

Heliotrope means "revolving after the Sun" in translation from ancient Greek. The name comes from the fact that this mineral, immersed in water, refracts the sun's rays, "turns" them. Heliotrope, a jasper-like stone, has been known to people for about 3 thousand years. Currently, heliotrope is not one of the super expensive stones, but jewelry with it (usually made of silver) is still popular.

History and origins

Heliotrope, which received other names for its specific appearance - "stone of blood" and "blood jasper", is of Asian origin. From Ancient India and Bukhara, about two thousand years ago, he came to Europe, where he was revered as a gem associated with Christ and Saint Stephen, who was executed by stoning.

Blood jasper

According to Middle Eastern and European legends, the characteristic red (from scarlet to dark speckled) spots with which this mineral is speckled are drops of frozen blood of the crucified Christ. Thanks to this, the heliotrope became the trademark of European mystics and theologians for many centuries.

Pectoral crosses with him are still popular among priests, both Catholic and Orthodox. Various items of church utensils were also often made from it.

Physicochemical properties

The hardness of the mineral is above average, according to the Mohs scale - up to 7. It is a complex mineral, the basis of which is silicon oxide, but inclusions of other minerals, in particular, chalcedony, can be found. The closest relative of heliotrope is quartz.

Formula	SiO2
Colour	Dark green, greenish blue with bright red spots
Shine	Glassy luster
Transparency	Opaque
Hardness	6,5 - 7
Cleavage	Absent
Break	Uneven
Density	Up to 2.58-2.64 g / cm3

Place of extraction

Currently, heliotrope deposits are being actively developed in the Urals, in the USA - the states of California and Wyoming. There is a small deposit in Bukhara (Uzbekistan). Stone is also mined in Australia, Namibia, Egypt, Armenia, China and India, although the richest and oldest Indian "blood jasper" deposit in Calcutta has already been depleted.

Varieties and colors

The term "heliotrope" is more jewelry than chemical. This word can refer to a wide range of stones, similar in appearance and physical properties, but different in chemical nature. A particular specimen of the processed stone may have more to do with quartz, or maybe with chalcedony or jasper, which, due to its appearance, is considered a brother.

The stone looks pretty beautiful. It is recognized by a greenish or bluish base color with numerous scarlet, red, burgundy and orange blotches, located chaotically. They can appear as spots, blots or streaks. Darker blotches of hematite are also acceptable.

Incredibly beautiful heliotrope pattern

"Bloody jasper" with yellow blotches is called plasma.

There is no clear classification of heliotropes by color. Like jasper, with which it is often confused, the gem can play with any colors, but among them there is always green or ultramarine and red. Shades of the main color can be very diverse - from grayish swamp to deep blue.

This is unusual: when looking at some faceted heliotropes, there is an association with images of distant galaxies taken through electron telescopes. Clusters of scarlet, orange, and yellow dots against a greenish-blue background appear remarkably similar in appearance to photographs of stellar nebulae.

This gem is opaque, after polishing it acquires an almost glassy luster. In the light, the color may slightly change and "play".

Heliotrope should not be confused with bloodstone. The latter is distinguished by a rich red color, which can have shades from brown to maroon, the color of caked venous blood. The main external sign of heliotrope is precisely the combination of green or blue with red or yellow.

Healing properties

In lithotherapy, heliotrope is used as an agent that can influence blood flow. It is believed that it is able to improve hematopoiesis, normalize blood pressure and all related processes in the body, primarily the digestive one. In the Middle Ages, heliotrope - whole or pounded - was often used to stop bleeding from open wounds.

In addition, "bloody jasper" has a beneficial effect on diseased kidneys, can promote painless and maximally bloodless exit of stones from the bladder. In women, this stone can relieve pain during menstruation and, in some cases, normalize the menstrual cycle.

Silver pendant with green heliotrope Silver ring with red heliotrope

The third of the fundamental medicinal properties of heliotrope is its incompatibility with toxins. Heliotrope is credited with the ability to remove toxic substances and toxins from the body - the decay products of useful substances processed by the body. Wearing heliotrope increases resistance to infectious diseases, reduces the risk of infection, and gives new strength to the immune system.

The fourth healing property of the stone is a beneficial effect on the psyche. It increases resistance to depression, gives strength and energy, increases mental performance. "Bloodstone" is a focus of energy. It is recommended to be worn by those who have a need for increased energy expenditure - people who are very busy both physically and mentally (athletes, entrepreneurs, teachers, senior managers) - or vice versa, people with moderate consumption, but very little of their own strength.

Heliotrope optimizes energy consumption, but if there is nowhere to realize it, a person may suffer from hyperactivity, an overabundance of strength.

Bloody jasper - green heliotrope with red blotches

Magical properties

Due to its origin, this mineral has gained fame as one of the most mystical stones, the favorite of medieval magicians and alchemists. The first believed that a ring, bracelet or pendant with it could be an additional source of energy that would increase the magician's strength. The latter considered the heliotrope to be a "stone of knowledge", giving both a craving to comprehend new things and mental abilities, allowing them to master a lot of information. Astrologers associate heliotrope with Mars.

Alchemists, scientists, mystics and princes of the Church unanimously agreed that heliotrope, on the one hand, increases intellectual performance, gives strength, determination and activity, but on the other hand, it can turn a person into a fanatic obsessed with one global idea. The “stone of blood” pushes a person towards the chosen target with the persistence of a tractor, but this is achieved by “diverting” energy from other areas. The gem takes her from her personal life, from her family, emotional attachments and personal weaknesses.

Heliotrope - bloodstone

Initially, he will give determination to a weak person, although he can break, for example, harmony in the family, but he can turn a strong person into a walking ram - and at the same time drive him crazy. It is categorically unacceptable to wear heliotrope for those who have not decided on their life purpose - there is a risk of ending up in a final impasse and, at the same time, in the most severe depression. "Bloody jasper" can be detrimental to an indecisive person.

People who decide to acquire jewelry with this stone should remember one thing: moderation is the main thing. If you feel that you are moving towards your goal with leaps and bounds and are about to grab your "bird of happiness", but at the same time you have a crack in your family or in communication with friends, the amulet should be removed.

This is interesting: the materialization of what has been said is related to the magical properties of the heliotrope. The magic mineral contributes to the fact that everything spoken out loud by its bearer becomes real - from blessings to curses.

Zodiac sign compatibility

The heliotrope stone is not suitable for everyone. Due to the features described above, "blood jasper" is picky about the owners. Representatives of not all zodiac signs can wear it constantly and without harm to themselves. Some heliotrope only tolerates, others - frankly does not like.

Below is a chart of compatibility by horoscope.

Zodiac sign	Compatibility
Aries	+
Taurus	-
Twins	+
Cancer	+++
a lion	-
Virgo	+
scales	+
Scorpion	+
Sagittarius	+++
Capricorn	+
Aquarius	+
Fishes	+

("+++" - fits perfectly, "+" - can be worn, "-" - absolutely contraindicated)

Compatibility with other stones

In ancient stone magic there is a rule that each stone has its own "character". Stones are like medicines: due to their properties, certain stones are combined with each other, mutually reinforcing each other, but with others they can "conflict" or remain neutral.

Heliotrope goes well with the following precious and semi-precious stones:

• turquoise,
• agate,
• amethyst,
• beryl,
• Emerald,
• cornelian.

Neutral combination is the neighborhood with carnelian or golden topaz.

Avoid the simultaneous wearing of "blood jasper" with:

• obsidian
• onyx,
• malachite,
• sardonyx.

The properties of the stone are poorly revealed in the vicinity of transparent minerals such as rock crystal, aquamarine or alexandrite (the changeable nature of the latter generally makes it the most quarrelsome of gems). You should not combine it with red ones - the same bloodstone, pomegranate, ruby ​​and ordinary jasper.

What is heliotrope made of?

This mineral has historically been used to create gems, seals, and various art products from figurines to magical talismans in the form of pyramids, balls and ritual goblets. They were often inlaid with items made of metals, primarily silver, less often - copper, bronze and brass. Gold was rarely used as a frame, since it did not correspond to heliotrope in value. The price of this gem is too low.

Brass pin with heliotrope

Currently, this ornamental stone is often used to create various souvenirs and amulets. Its physicochemical characteristics ensure ease of processing. "Bloody jasper" is still often framed in silver, made of it pendants and earrings, used as inserts in rings (mostly for men). Sometimes they are used without a setting, for example, in the form of bracelets assembled from processed stone plates.

Treated Heliotrope Bracelet

The standard cut is a cabochon (for pendants or earrings) or a table (for signet rings or bracelets).

How to distinguish a fake?

Fake "blood jasper" is rare, as its cost is low. But on the market there are synthetic stones that can be sold as artificial, or even under the guise of natural.

Natural heliotrope, after cutting and polishing, is distinguished by a bright glassy luster, synthetic stones do not shine so much. You can also use a hardness test to check: it is a hard mineral that does not leave scratches from a metal needle or knife.

In appearance, it can be easily confused with jasper, which is distinguished by a wide variety of colors and shades.

How to wear and care?

It is better not to wear jewelry with this stone all the time, putting them on at an important meeting, exam or testing - where you need to show off your intellect. It is not recommended for permanent wear.

Heliotrope does not like sudden changes in temperature, from which it can lose its luster. It is worth washing jewelry with it with simple soapy water, caustic chemicals are unacceptable. Use a soft sponge to wash, then blot with a cloth.

Best time to buy

"Stone of blood" is a mineral associated with development, progress, unstoppable striving for a goal, it is a symbol of youth that opens additional roads. Therefore, it is best to acquire it on the growing moon, the optimal time is when a thin month barely appeared in the sky.

The heliotrope stone can hardly be called a gem. It is an opaque, rather inconspicuous in appearance and somewhat gloomy dark green mineral of the quartz group. Its distinctive feature is red and yellow-brown spots (sometimes stripes), resembling drops and even streams of long-frozen blood.

In the English tradition, since the time of the Celtic druid magicians, this mineral is called: bloodstone(blood-stone). The name clearly reflects the eerie appearance of the heliotrope.

From here comes another name for the stone, which spread in medieval Europe - "the stone of St. Stephen". This name reflects a dramatic event that took place almost two thousand years ago.

Saint Stephen's stone

About 33 years old, shortly after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, one of the first preachers of Christianity, Deacon Stephen, was killed in Jerusalem. The crowd threw stones at the adept of the new faith. Church tradition ranks the deceased preacher among the holy apostles.

In the medieval cathedrals of Catholic Europe, erected in memory of the first martyr, "the very" stones with indelible stains of the caked blood of the unfortunate Stephen were demonstrated. These were heliotropes brought by the crusaders from the East. They are still being kissed by simple-minded pilgrims.

The canonical images of the martyr also contain bloody stones. They lie on the shoulders, in the folds of clothing and at the feet of the saint.

This statue of St. Stephen, with a weighty heliotrope in his hand, was installed in the ancient cathedral of the ancient Italian town of Assisi, in the homeland of another famous saint - Francis of Assisi, the founder of the powerful Franciscan order.

This photograph is probably one of the last images of the statue. Two powerful earthquakes in the province of Perugia last 2016 destroyed the cathedral and many other structures.

The first martyr Stephen of Jerusalem is also venerated by the Orthodox Church. His relics are kept in the Holy Cross Church at the entrance to the underground labyrinths of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. Another piece of the relics of St. Stephen - among the sacred relics of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra (Sergiev Posad, Moscow region).

Eastern curiosity

Until the 17th century, heliotrope rarely fell within the boundaries of the Moscow state. Merchants and travelers brought it from the eastern regions. His nearest field is located in Uzbekistan, in the Bukhara region.

The curiosity was mistaken for a variety and was called "oriental jasper", "blood jasper", and more often simply "blood stone" or even shorter - "bloodstone". It should be said that much earlier, for such a resemblance to stains of caked blood, another mineral was called "bloodstone" - hematite, iron ore red-red from rust.

Terrestrial and space bloodstains

It is interesting that the surface of Mars is abundantly strewn with blood-hematite. This fact was confirmed by NASA rovers. Unlike heliotrope stone, hematite has magnetic properties.

It was this mineral, reflecting the sun's rays, that gave rise to the name of Mars as the Red Planet. True, the ore there is somewhat different from the terrestrial ore in chemical composition.

Because of this bloody color, ancient observers and ancient astrologers associated the planet with the name of the god of war.

Why heliotrope?

But back to the Greek name for the subject of our story. Translated from the language of Homer, heliotrope means "the one that turns after Helios (the Sun)" This is what Pliny calls it in his description (1st century AD), referring to even more ancient authors.

It is difficult for an uninitiated person to understand what gave rise to this strange name for a motionless stone.

However, Pliny also mentions a fragrant flower called heliotrope. Its purple inflorescences really turn during the day, following the movement of the Sun, like a sunflower known to everyone.

The magic of the solstice stone

Ancient magicians put in the name of this stone not a direct, but sacred meaning. Some old manuals for achieving consciousness transformation sparingly mention that the great sorcerers of the past used heliotrope as “ solstice stone", Allowing them to manage time in an incomprehensible way.

These witchcraft manipulations are available to wizards of the highest order, almost nothing is known about them.

Heliotrope dead and alive

In magical practices, both heliotrope - mineral and plant - represent an amazing symbiosis of living and dead matter.

Interestingly, at the beginning of the twentieth century, the essence of heliotrope was extremely popular in men's perfumery, shaving ointments, and colognes. French perfumers claimed that this scent is an old love spell that has an irresistible effect on women.

Heliotrope ring

And the heliotrope stone is still popular as a stylish men's jewelry and a powerful amulet.

Black magic bloodstone

The stone can be indifferent to other signs of the zodiac, but it can also reveal its qualities. It is better to find out its compatibility with the future owner in advance. Having decided to purchase a heliotrope, order your lithohoroscope.

Astrologers warn: if the blood of your ancestors who were once engaged in magical practices flows in your veins, the heliotrope amulet can behave unpredictably. For example, a stone is capable of causing strange dreams, voices speaking in an unfamiliar language. People who have undergone such a magical effect of heliotrope often experience a feeling of déjà vu: in completely unfamiliar places they realize that they have already been here once, and the situations in which they find themselves have already happened in a past life.

Healing properties

Heliotrope, like any stone, is naturally endowed with a certain influence on the human body. Already by its very appearance, the mineral hints at the properties of the stone to establish contact with the circulatory system and its most important organ - the heart. With ointments with crushed heliotrope, Indian healers stop bleeding, while acting with a whole mineral in the form of pyramids on the heart chakra.

For therapeutic manipulations, heliotropes obtained in India and China are especially good, especially those specimens that for some time served as attributes of the offices and clinics of oriental healers.

In accordance with the purpose, stones are given a certain shape, magical symbols are applied to the surface.

In the hands of experienced lithotherapists, the mineral is able to heal the initial manifestations of varicose veins. In the procedure, alternately heated and cooled stone plates are used to massage the swollen veins.

It is noticed that in this case the mineral has a positive effect on the stabilization of the hemoglobin level in the circulatory system.

In the room of a person suffering from leukemia, it is recommended to place any decorative object carved from heliotrope - a vase, a figurine, a rosary.

In some practices, heliotrope is used to treat gastrointestinal inflammation.

Blood-red inclusions characteristic of heliotrope are due to the presence of iron oxide in the stone. The color of blood spots can vary from red to brown. At the same time, stones with specks are more preferable than stones with red stripes. There are yellowish inclusions, then the stones are called "plasma" and are often confused with jasper.

Belongs to the family of microcrystalline quartz and is a type of chalcedony. Its color is dark green, with characteristic blood-red inclusions. Sometimes referred to as "blood jasper" or "plasma". The color range goes from light green to dark and is extremely unevenly distributed. Usually dark and light areas on the surface are pronounced.

Properties and characteristics of heliotrope

It has a very distinctive appearance, moreover, it is noted for its unusual blood-red or yellow inclusions. The main color varies from green to green-blue, sometimes the blue tint turns into gray.

Like most stones belonging to the quartz family, heliotrope is a hard stone. Therefore, the test for its scratch resistance is the main one.

Since the mineral itself is silicon dioxide, its crystal structure consists of small triangles. Sometimes confused with, but these stones are easily distinguishable due to the properties and granular composition of the latter.

Mostly mined in the USA, Australia, India, Brazil, China and Madagascar. There are deposits in Europe - in Germany. Recent field developments have revealed the presence of a heliotrope in Scotland on the island of Ram.

Colors

The main color of this stone is dark green, but there are examples of blue-green, blue-gray and even brownish shades. Due to inclusions of iron oxide, heliotrope has characteristic red and sometimes yellowish spots. Since the color is not uniform, dark and light areas are clearly visible on it.

It can be both transparent and opaque. Thanks to cutting and polishing, it acquires a vitreous luster, which can sometimes turn into waxy or resinous. For inclusions in the stone, the presence of iron oxide, chlorite is characteristic.

Processing, cutting and shape.

In most cases, they are cabochon-cut, especially for small stones. Large ones are often cut differently and give them the shape of a heart, marquise or trillion, pear-shaped or loose. This stone is often used to make seals, cameos and insignia.

Mostly in demand in its original form. It cannot be stained and does not change its size due to heating. The stone is only given the necessary shape.

Gemological properties of the stone

It is silicon dioxide and has the chemical formula SiO2. Its structure is crystalline, consisting of a set of small triangles, the color varies from light green to green-blue and brownish with blood-red and occasionally yellowish blotches.

Mineral of medium transparency and birefringence with an index of 1.53 to 1.54, a density of 2.58 to 2.64 and a hardness index of 6.5. The lamination is uncharacteristic for heliotrope, the luster is waxy with a transition to resinous in an untreated form and glassy after cutting, does not exhibit fluorescence.

Since it is a type of quartz, the most abundant mineral on Earth, many stones look like it. For example, in the jewelry trade, the term "blood jasper" is used to refer to heliotrope, but the definition itself is gradually falling out of commercial circulation.

The most popular varieties and similar to heliotrope are as follows:

• cat's eye
• chrysoprase
• aventurine
• carnelian
• onyx

Dendritic agates, sardonyx and chrysocolla are less well known.

The rarest options include chrysoprase, blue and strawberry quartz, chalcedony.

Heliotrope is a dark green opaque form of quartz - chalcedony with distinctive red spots. The green color is due to the presence of chlorite particles, while the red spots are caused by iron oxide. The color is somewhat variable, and some heliotrope specimens have either very small red spots, or none at all.

The most famous of all heliotropes is the seal of the German Emperor Rudolf II, kept in the Louvre Museum.

Magical properties

The name may have come from the Greek "Helios" - the name of the Sun God. This stone is mentioned in Boccaccio's Decameron. Since it embodies heavenly fire, it is associated with the fire chakra and is able to protect its owner. However, the stone should be used with caution precisely because of the high "solar" energy.

Christians attached particular importance to the mineral. According to Christian legend, when Jesus Christ was martyred, dripping blood stained the green jasper at his feet, and heliotrope happened. It was widely used in sculptures representing the scourging and martyrdom and was once known as the "martyr stone".

There are also some gemological myths associated with heliotrope. In the jewelry trade, the term "blood jasper" is sometimes used in relation to it. Many serious sources describe it as green, or containing red jasper. But according to the most authoritative sources, such as "The World of Stone", the mineral is not at all.

Zodiac sign

Heliotrope was the original birthstone for March, but was subsequently replaced by aquamarine. However, it is still regarded as an astrological talisman for Aries but also fits in the horoscope of Taurus, Cancer and Leo. Common heliotrope cuts are cabochons and beads. It has also traditionally been used for insignia.

The largest deposits are found in India, also found in Australia, Madagascar, Brazil, China and the United States. Fine examples can be difficult to find on the market these days. Some believe that the reason for this deficiency is that powdered heliotrope is used medicinally and as an aphrodisiac in India.

Healing properties

Due to its name and type, it gave rise to a lot of rumors. It was once believed that he was able to stop hemorrhages with a simple touch and relieve abdominal and intestinal pain. It was also believed to improve the nutrition of internal organs and improve blood circulation.

The heliotrope stone was highly revered in India and was widely used in healing. It was designed to relieve pain in case of hemorrhages, in case of gastrointestinal problems. It was believed to be able to purify the blood. Christians attributed similar properties to the stone, believing that the blood of God gave it amazing healing powers.

But even if heliotrope has healing magic, you should not rely on the stone for health problems. If they appear, it is worth visiting a doctor, because even the best stone is not capable of healing, it can only maintain a psycho-emotional state and give the owner a sense of confidence.

Jewelry with heliotrope

It is very popular in the manufacture of rings for men. They also make insignia and various types of seals. Figurines carved from stone often adorn collections and serve cult purposes in religious temples.

This stone from the quartz family works well for jewelry. It is suitable for both women and men. The mineral is readily available and highly processed, so that jewelers appreciate it.

Heliotrope should be protected from scratches, which will ruin the appearance, as there are many stones harder than it. It is better to wash it with a mild soapy solution of low temperature and rinse thoroughly after the procedure, wipe it with light blotting movements with a soft cloth. The use of chemicals and household chemicals when leaving is contraindicated, he really does not like temperature changes.

Wearing jewelry with heliotrope should also be careful. Do not leave them if you have physical activity or household chores. For best storage, heliotrope should be wrapped in a soft cloth and stored in an insulated box to avoid damage.

The ancient Greeks called this stone - heliotrope - turning the sun. It was believed that he is able to influence the movement of celestial bodies.

Scientists believe that heliotrope was born with the help of lava and water. He is also born in hydrothermal veins. In the process of formation, crystals of minor elements are admixed to the main rock (fine-grained quartz):

• chalcedony
• iron hydroxides and oxides
• amphibole
• chlorite
• celadonite

Description of varieties

Depending on the inclusions, heliotropes have different colors... Dark green with red veins are known in the world as blood jasper, Stephen's stone, Christ's stone. According to legend, the blood of the crucified Christ dripped onto the dark green earth and baked. In another version, it dripped onto the green jasper, forming a new stone. However, it has nothing to do with jasper. Heliotropes with yellow streaks are called plasma.

The main color can vary: dark green, blue - green, black - green. You can look at the photos of these stones for an infinitely long time, there are no two alike. Thin layers of heliotrope can be transparent. It has a waxy or resinous luster and only well polished is glassy.

In nature, these are octagons with ragged and uneven edges, sometimes in the shape of an oval. Mohs school puts it hardness from 6.5 to 7, but it can be scratched and deformed upon impact. Do not expose the stone to chemicals. It is resistant to hydrochloric acid, has no magnetic properties, no pleochroism, no iridescence.

Large deposits are located in India, Kolkata region, Pune, Maharashta, Egypt. Recently, good stone mining has been taking place in America, Australia, Russia (Ural Mountains). There are small deposits in Brazil, China, Central Asia. But these countries provide, for the most part, their domestic markets.

Healing and magical properties

Heliotrope is a stone of pharaohs, emperors, kings and kings. According to legend, the stone gives strength over the minds of people, opens all doors and controls the weather... The stone of the winners. Its meaning is embodied in many gems and seals that have survived to our time, some of which can be seen in the Hermitage. The clergy also revere this stone; in some temples there are goblets, figurines and other heliotrope crafts.

The heliotrope chooses its owner according to his inner qualities. The owner needs to have a strong will, confidence, dedication, healthy ambitions. Then the stone will help to achieve success, wealth, fame, glory, will give longevity and prosperity. The only thing that the stone will not bring is love. He will protect from this feeling, because he likes being alone.

Sorcerers, magicians, shamans, alchemists, priests, healers created the cult of the heliotrope. The stone has magical properties, which open up a lot of possibilities for different practices. This stone has the ability to help foresight, to reveal the secrets of the Cosmos. With his help, they controlled natural elements - they caused rains, hurricanes, floods.

Modern medicine and litho therapy, claim that heliotrope, by the nature of its earthly birth, is able to restore the human body. In India, they conduct practices with him to regulate human energy flows. The property of heliotrope to effectively influence the human circulatory and immune system has been known for a long time. In addition, heliotrope in various forms was used for the treatment of the following diseases:

• diabetes mellitus - lowers sugar
• stops bleeding, removes suppuration of wounds
• rheumatism - oils on heliotrope are rubbed into the joints
• from snake bites - stone powder is mixed with honey
• anemia - increases the production of hemoglobin
• cleans the blood from toxins, toxins
• activates the gastrointestinal tract
• helps against stress and depression
• heals eyes with prolonged examination

Astrology connects heliotrope with Venus, Moon and Saturn, but recommends it to only two of the twelve signs of the zodiac - Cancer and Sagittarius. Those born under these signs can constantly wear jewelry, amulets, heliotrope amulets. The magical property of the stone will help them achieve a career, material success and the patronage of high-ranking officials.

He will give the military clarity of mind, courage and courage. It will help students in their studies, especially they will reveal their abilities in foreign languages, medicine and psychology. Lawyers using the heliotrope talisman will be able to improve performance and concentration... For scientists, the property of a stone will increase the craving for higher spiritual discoveries.

The rest of the horoscope signs need to be careful when wearing the heliotrope, as it can increase or decrease natural abilities. For Scorpios, he will calm down aggressiveness, but can distract them from the goal. Taurus can become even more stubborn and go ahead, sweeping away everything in their path. Can increase recklessness in rams. Therefore, heliotrope must be used very carefully and selectively.

Jewelers make beautiful jewelry for women and men from it. Men are recommended seals with a stone insert, as well as bracelets. Various beads and pendants are created quite long, as it is believed that they must reach the solar plexus... Brooches must be attached to the clothes in the middle of the chest. It is recommended to buy jewelry in frames made of iron, steel, brass. It is these metals that activate the magical properties of heliotrope.