Sophistication, minimalism, classics - all this describes decorations and decor made of dark gems. The group brings together several different types: from precious to used for crafts. Black stone looks presentable and luxurious, in combination with other minerals, it creates a contrast.
Black stones can be transparent and opaque, shine or remain dull, but their color symbolizes the same concepts. He has always been popular, hence the many interpretations:
- In ancient times, it was called a messenger of troubles, and only widows and sorcerers could wear jewelry. The latter used crystals in ritual ceremonies, considering them to be elements of magic and mystery.
- Symbolizes restraint and secrecy.
- For people teaching others, dark gems are favorable, accompanying success.
- Demonstrates a person's reliability in relations with their companion.
- The nature of black is a denial of other colors that it absorbs. It is used to draw attention not to the color, but to the form and content.
- In clothing, it means conservatism and adherence to tradition.
Overview of stones
The color unites three large groups of minerals: precious, semi-precious, decorative (ornamental). Black stones from the first category are used to create jewelry high standard and cost.
Decorations, amulets, amulets are made from semiprecious ones. The ornamental category is indispensable when decorating the interior, when creating figurines and figurines.
Precious
The most expensive and unique black gems are diamonds, sapphires, opals and pearls, all of which are included in the list precious minerals.
Diamonds and diamonds
Such black stones are called "carbonado" in jewelry circles. They differ from the transparent white specimens in their birthplace and depth. They are found on the surface of the Earth, and the high cost of diamonds is explained by the difficulties in cutting. Gems are processed with a second stone.
Sapphires
Black sapphires are a unique type of blue mineral. Natural crystals with a black sky tint make up 5%. The remaining 95% buy dark color after heat treatment.
Pearl
Small spheres with a diameter of 10 mm are estimated at several thousand dollars, and all because this color is very rare for them. In Medieval Europe, pearl jewelry was revered on a par with diamond jewelry.
Opal
Gems differ in a wide palette of shades, but it is specimens of a dark color with even tints that are sold the most. Iridescent blotches look incredibly mesmerizing and mystical. Mining is carried out in third world countries with the harsh exploitation of local workers, so an increasing number of mines are being closed.
Semi-precious
Morion
Morion and black quartz are the names of the same stone. This mineral is very rare, so it is often counterfeited. The color of quartz is formed by natural irradiation of mineral rocks. Transparent specimens, being near uranium or granite deposits, acquire dark shades.
Black gems are tested for naturalness using light: real stone retains its gloss, artificial - absolutely matte. Morion, with prolonged exposure to the sun, begins to lose saturation and turns gray, with high temperatures becomes colorless. Due to inclusions of titanium and iron, it may have brown irregular stripes.
Spinel
TO semi-precious stones refers to spinel, which is transparent, perfectly black crystals. It has four "noble" varieties with a dark color: pleonaste, ganospinel, galaxite, hercynite. The specimens are easy to cut and are used as inserts in jewelry. They are also used to make beads or bracelets.
Ornamental and decorative
Onyx
An opaque gem, black or with shades of gray. Arabian onyxes have an alternation of white and dark layers, which are especially noticeable when cut. Counterfeits are not uncommon, when marble onyx, which does not belong to this class, is issued as a genuine stone.
Agate
A coal-colored mineral, opaque, often with an irregular color. Black gems are unique in that each of the pieces of agate is unique in shape. There are translucent specimens.
Obsidian
A stone formed when volcanic lava solidifies. It has a crystalline amorphous structure. The translucent mineral is personified in many cultures with the power of the gods.
Amber
The name of the black variety is stantienite. After grinding, the specimens are easily cut. But amber is a rather fragile mineral, therefore, it requires special care when inserting it into the frame.
Hematite
Black-red smooth stone with a metallic luster and high fragility. A dark gem is used for making souvenirs, creating jewelry.
Selenium
Crystal of coal-black color with shine. It is very fragile, therefore it does not lend itself well to cutting and any other mechanical processing.
Properties
Black stones have magical and medicinal properties... Both ornamental and precious dark gems can benefit their owner, the main thing is that they are natural. Minerals have high energy and efficiency, but they have different effects on humans:
- Agate. Protects from negative energy and the evil eye. Directs the owner in a productive direction, makes him more sociable. Saves from poisoning, thirst, heart disease, joints, pneumonia and toothaches.
- Obsidian... Great power protects and cleanses the owner of the black stone, which carries positive energy. Used by esotericists to enter the astral plane. Obsidian will protect you from colds, help with problems with the gastrointestinal tract, joints and nervous system.
- Onyx. Grants strength to defeat the enemy. Lithotherapists believe that onyx clears the mind and helps to find out the secret designs of ill-wishers. It is desirable to wear jewelry for people with mental disabilities, experiencing constant stress. The gem helps in the treatment of diseases of the ears, kidneys and liver, heart, reduces appetite.
- Hematite. An excellent talisman for men, as it gives its owner courage, strength and invulnerability. It removes negative energy from the owner, relieves stress. For medicinal purposes, it is used as a wound healing agent that saves from fractures and other injuries.
- Sapphire. Helps to restore inner harmony and gives strength that can positively influence others. Eases the condition with sinusitis, pathologies of the respiratory system.
- Black Pearl. It gives its owner confidence when making new acquaintances, helps to benefit from any situation. Clears the mind and allows you to see the picture of life clearly.
- Diamond. Fights nervous disorders, tobacco and alcohol addiction. Increases the susceptibility and sensitivity of its owner.
- Morion. Relieves stress and negative energy. Helps a person to calm down and recover. It has a positive effect on the hematopoietic system.
Application
Black gemstones are used to create rare and expensive pieces of jewelry. Small precious pieces are set in platinum or gold. The cost of the finished product depends on the weight and condition of the gem.
Rings, earrings, bracelets, rings made of semi-precious items, set in silver, look contrasting, elegant and stylish. The rings, due to their massiveness, look impressive and solid. They are chosen by those who want to show their power or connection with mystical forces.
Natural black semi-precious stones are popular for creating decorative items.
They are used to make statuettes of various shapes, souvenirs, magnets, as well as jewelry: bracelets, rings, earrings. Used to create stylish interior making fireplaces, tiles, table clocks, lamps.
Black gems symbolize wisdom, some secret knowledge and abilities, therefore they will be a good talisman for strong man or a domineering woman. But many lithotherapists advise not to wear them too often, so that the energy of the stone does not harm the owner.
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TAAFFEIT- a mineral of the oxide class, BeMgAl 4 O 8.
TABASHIR- amorphous opal, opal-like silica of organic origin, found in the knees of bamboo.
TAVMAVIT- a dark green variety of the epidote, rich in chromium (chromepidote).
TAVUSIT- labrador.
TAGANAIT- aventurine. Name after Mount Taganay in the Urals.
TAGESSTEIN- traditional name ornamental stones, the advantages of which are better seen in daylight than in artificial light.
THAI-PEARL- freshwater pearls found in the bed of the Scottish river Ty, this is a giant pearl, which is often called royal, with a diameter of up to 12.7 mm and weighing about 8.6 carats, a geographical name.
TAYRIN MARBLE is a pink marble with prominent diopside crystals from the small island of Tyree (Inner Hebrides) off the coast of Scotland.
TAYRUM GEM- synthetic rutile.
TAKIN- the trade name of a cut emerald with a deep or convex ornament, used in the countries of the Far East, mainly in India.
Taxi- green serpentine from Pennsylvania (USA), local name.
TALTALITE- green tourmaline from Taltala (Chile), local geographic name.
TALC- a mineral of the subclass of layered silicates, Mg 3 2 Si 4 O 10.
TAMA is the Japanese name for jade.
TAMPANIAM- the antique name for button pearls (Pliny the Elder).
TANGANIT- tanzanite.
TANGIVAIT- antigorite or translucent dark green bowenite from Mildford Sound in the west of Otago County (New Zealand).
Tanzanite- transparent bluish-violet zoisite from Miralani Hills in Tanzania.
TANIA-59- synthetic rutile.
TANTALITE- a mineral of the oxide class, iron and manganese tantalate with a small niobium content.
TAPROBANIT- sapphire blue taaffeite.
TARNOVITCIT- tarnovskite.
TARNOVSKIT- lead aragonite, a PbCO 3 rich type of aragonite found in Lazarovka in the vicinity of the Tarnovsky mountains and in Tsumeb (Namibia).
TAUMASIT- a mineral of the group of island silicates, forming acicular or columnar crystals, dense, earthy and fibrous masses.
TAUSONIT- mineral, strontium titanate, SrTiO 3.
TACHILIT- dark basalt glass.
TASHERANIT- one of the many modifications of ZrO 2.
TEKLA EMERALD- imitation emerald - triplet of quartz and aquamarine or only quartz with a green glass insert.
TEKTIT GEORGIA- crater glass from Georgia (USA) from yellowish green to olive green.
Tectite- the general name for natural glasses with a high content (more than 75% of the composition) of silica.
TELESIA- cornflower blue sapphire with a silky black sheen.
TELKIBANYASTEIN- the geographical name of the yellow wax opal from Telkibany (Hungary).
TENIX- cellon.
Tenorite- a mineral, copper oxide CuO, resembles cuprite CuO 2 in structure, is formed in the zones of oxidation of copper ores.
THEOTETL- Aztec name for obsidian, meaning "witch's stone".
TERRALIA- red Mediterranean coral, and also the trade name of usually very thin coral twigs.
TESSELIT- apophyllitis.
Tigerite- eye of the Tiger.
TIGRIT- eye of the Tiger.
EYE OF THE TIGER- golden yellow or golden brown quartz with a wave-like tint.
TINCENITE- a honey-yellow variety of axinite, mined in Franklin Fournays (New Jersey, USA).
TITANIUM STONE- synthetic rutile.
TITANIUM FERRITE- the old, currently not used, name of ilmenite.
TITANITE- sphene, a mineral of the class of island silicates (titanium-calcium silicate).
TITANIUM
TITANIUM- synthetic rutile, trade name.
TITANIUM DIAMOND- synthetic rutile with a brilliant cut, used as an imitation of a diamond.
Todomundo is the local name for dark green, pale yellow and brown tourmaline from Barra de Salinas (Brazil).
Thomsonite- a mineral of the zeolite group.
TONPAZ is an outdated name for topaz.
TOPAZ- a mineral of the subclass of island silicates, aluminum fluorosilicate.
TOPAZ BOHEM- citrine.
TOPAZ VOSTOCHNY- yellow sapphire, as well as Indian topaz.
TOPAZ HAWAI- green labrador.
TOPAZ SMOKY- smoky quartz (rauchtopaz).
TOPAZ WEST- citrine or amethyst
TOPAZ STAR- polished yellow corundum with an asterism effect.
TOPAZ GOLDEN- golden quartz, as well as citrine or amethyst with a thermally altered color.
TOPAZ IMPERIAL- Topaz white wine from Brazil or wine yellow topaz.
TOPAZ INDIAN- yellow sapphire from India.
TOPAZ SPANISH- light yellow citrine.
TOPAZ QUARTZ- citrine or heated amethyst.
TOPAZ KOLORADSKY- local name for yellow quartz, incorrect name.
TOPAZ ROYAL- transparent yellow-orange corundum (king topaz) or blue topaz (royal topaz).
TOPAZ FALSE- citrine or yellow fluorite, an ambiguous term.
TOPAZ MADEIRSKY- brown quartz from the island of Madeira, as well as heated amethyst, and golden brown synthetic sapphire, an ambiguous term.
TOPAZ NEVADSKY- yellow-brown obsidian from Nevada (USA).
TOPAZ ORANGE- brownish-yellow quartz, wrong name.
TOPAZ PALMEIA- brown synthetic sapphire.
TOPAZ PALMIRSKY- brownish synthetic sapphire and pale yellow heated amethyst or citrine.
TOPAZ PEREDELSKY- yellowish green topaz.
TOPAZ SAKSONSKY- yellow quartz.
TOPAZ SALAMANK- citrine or heated amethyst from Salamanca (Spain), trade name.
TOPAZ SAFIRAS- light blue topaz from Marambai (Minas Gerais, Brazil).
TOPAZ SAFFRONIT- yellow-brown quartz.
TOPAZ SERRA- citrine or amethyst with a thermally altered color.
TOPAZ SIBERIAN- dark blue natural topaz, geographical name.
TOPAZ URUGUAY- yellow-brown quartz.
TOPAZION- at different times of antiquity and the Middle Ages, this term was referred to different stones.
TOPAZOLIT- garnet, a yellow variety of andradite.
TOPAZ-SAPPHIRE- yellowish to yellow corundum.
TOPTIUS- the ancient name for olivine.
TOSA CORAL- Japanese coral.
TRAVERSELLIT- green, partially uralized diopside from Traversella (Piedmont, Italy).
TRAVERTINE- a dense variety of calcareous tuff with a banded structure.
TRAINITE- polished, heavily contaminated variscite with a banded structure found in the United States (Nevada and Utah).
TRIMOND- one of the names of synthetic yttrium-aluminum oxide.
TRANSVAAL TOURMALIN- emerald green tourmaline from South Africa.
TRAUTWINITE- greenish-black uvarovite with a significant admixture of chromite.
TREMOLITH- a mineral of the amphibole group, forms an isomorphic series with actinolite and ferroactinolite (actinolite series).
Trescoon- opal.
TRILLIUM- a dark green variety of fluorapatite.
TRINITY- green silica glass, an artificial product created by the nuclear explosion in New Mexico in the United States.
TRIOPHTHALMOS- the ancient name of stones with the effect of a cat's eye (Pliny, Agricola).
TRIP- yellow-brown tourmaline.
TRISTIN- Amethyst-citrine bicolor quartz from La Gaiba (Santa Cruz, Bolivia).
TRIFAN- spodumene, an outdated unused name.
TRIPHILITE- perovskine, a mineral of the class of anhydrous phosphates, a representative of the continuous isomorphic series triphilite - lithiophilite, the extreme members of which are not known in nature.
TRICHITS- hair-like crystals in rock-forming minerals, often found in tourmalines.
Trusts- a pink variety of willemite with a significant admixture of manganese.
TSILAIZIT- a mineral of the tourmaline group.
TUGTUPIT- a mineral of the group of berylsilicates, sodium berylsilicate, containing additional ions of chlorine and sulfur.
TOUKSTLIT- jadeite diopside.
TULIT- Rosaline, a pink dense variety of zoisite.
spinel.
TOURMALINE SARAPUTK- Ural tourmaline of carmine-red or violet-blue color.
TOURMALINE TRIP- trip.
TOURMALINE CHROME- chrome gravite, dark green dravite with a high chromium content and vanadium impurities. Also called the emerald green grossular from Tanzania, incorrect name.
TOURMALINE HEAD OF MAVR- colorless or light green tourmaline crystals with black tops, found mainly on the Elbe.
TOURMALINE TURKISH HEAD- colorless or multicolored tourmaline crystals, the ends of which are colored red, are mined mainly in Brazil.
TOURMALINE SUN- columnar aggregates of tourmalines with a concentric-radial structure.
HEAVY WEIGHT - Uralic name
In almost all cultures, black is opposed to white, and if white is the color of holiness, goodness, justice, light and resurrection, then black is the color of night, death, devil and witchcraft. By adding the word "black" to any definition, we get the opposite meaning, colored in negative. For example, black widow, black mass. A black cat promises failure, a deadly army rides on black horses, a black chicken is sacrificed to the underground gods. In most countries, gloomy clothing means mourning.
But this is only one side of the symbolism. Monks and priests wear black robes as a symbol of repentance and conservatism. This color shows that the one who puts on it denies earthly vanity and splendor in honor of the future resurrection.
If we talk about a black stone, then all the above meanings apply to it. Everything will depend on what meaning the owner puts in it. For one, this is a simple decoration that matches clothes, another will see the depth of space in the glow of a stone, and someone protects himself in this way. There are also those who use the black stone in rituals.
The group of black minerals is extensive and includes stones for every taste: pompous precious and modest ornamental ones.
There is a terminological confusion associated with the gem. Black diamonds are called grayish in color, but this is only a conventional name for the stone. Pique diamonds also have this name. The black color is a consequence of graphite, ferruginous and sulphurous inclusions. They are often visible to the naked eye. There is another type of stone - carbonado.
In terms of structure, carbonado is a set of tiny crystals of ordinary diamond bonded together. The black color of the mineral is given by inclusions, magnetite and other metals, often very rare. It differs from the peak in its polycrystalline structure. The origin of the carbonado stone is not fully understood. It is not found everywhere and it lies not far from the surface. Scientists, reflecting on this, put forward several versions of the origin:
- Extraterrestrial. Carbonado - fragments of meteorites from supernova formation. This is supported by the presence of free hydrogen and rare metals.
- Terrestrial. Carbonado is a stone of deep origin, and it appeared on the surface due to the activity of volcanoes. Evidence - samples of minerals mined at the site of the eruption of Avachinsky volcano.
Artificial carbonado is made in laboratories from graphite crystals. It is used for industrial purposes.
Carbonado is not used in jewelry, since it is stronger than the diamond itself and, accordingly, is difficult to process. What is found on store shelves is an opaque pique or gray shade.
Initially, this stone was considered the property of magicians and sorcerers. The version of the cosmic origin gave reason to think that the mineral gives the owner supernatural powers, attracts the energy of space and allows you to control other people.
- promotes fun during the feast. In India, he was thrown into glasses with his drinks so that there was no evil intoxication;
- adds vigor to elderly people;
- brings stability to life;
- raises the fighting spirit of the soldiers;
- adds prudence and common sense;
- makes the owner charming and sociable.
Especially the energy of black stones increases in autumn and winter.
Obsidian
It is a mineral of volcanic origin. The lava that fell to the ground as a result of the eruption of the volcano quickly cooled down and turned into obsidian. This stone does not have a crystal lattice, chemically it is silicon oxide, and black is the inclusions of magnetite. There are two main varieties that are used in jewelry for making jewelry:
- Snow. White spots resembling snowflakes are randomly scattered on the black surface of the black stone.
- Rainbow obsidian. It is rare and therefore expensive. The black color and tints of shades from red to green resembles a drop of oil. It is sometimes compared to.
Very inexpensive products are made from it: beads, rosary, key rings.
Notable magical properties stone.
- relieves of external and internal negativity;
- helps to endure trials;
- makes inert people proactive;
- helps to remain unnoticed when required, relieves obsessive people;
- contributes to financial stability, helps to pay back debts;
- develops clairvoyance;
- polished ball made of - a means for fortune telling;
- laid on time daytime sleep under the pillow, the stone will call on the ancestors for help. At night, this method should not be used, since it is possible to open the way for evil spirits;
- helps to stop loving.
It should not be used by people striving for power. It will create a false sense of power. This will lead to breakdowns and setbacks.
Jet
In its raw form, it looks like a coal. The similarity is not accidental - it is a relative of coal. In essence, jet is not a mineral, since it has an organic origin. In the past, this black stone was a prehistoric coniferous tree thrown into a swamp. Silt deposits were transformed into bitumen coal, and decay products soaked the stony trunk - after millions of years, jet deposits appeared in the place of the forest.
Half of the jet is carbon, the rest is water and mineral residue. The jet produced in different mines is different. In some, it is matte even after polishing, in others, on the contrary, it shines brightly. In ancient Egypt, African jet was made from. And the dull jet fell in love with the Romans, where they made amulets from it against black forces.
Jewelry with jet, made in silver, gold, complemented by precious stones are rare. Most often, jewelry, pipes, mouthpieces, crosses, figurines and panels for interior decoration are made from it.
They love mediums. Amulets with him are advised to be worn by those who communicate with the other world in order to protect them from the effects of evil forces. Jet amulets will drive away all manifestations of evil from the owner. If you use figures from it, then instead of nightmares and insomnia, calm affectionate dreams will come. You can decorate the bedroom with jet panels or furnish with figurines.
In order for the talisman to work, it is necessary to set the black stone in silver and refuse additional inserts. The exception is colorless stones. They will only enhance the magic.
Whether you like it or not, jewelry with black stones will definitely attract attention. They look like space, you can admire them endlessly. They have earned fame for their properties. magic stones... Dark gems fight magic, ward off the evil eye, develop intuition and the gift of clairvoyance.
