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 some 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 the reliability of a person in a relationship with his 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 figures.
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 using 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
Semiprecious stones include 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
Mineral of charcoal color, opaque, often having an irregular color. Black gems are unique in that each of the agate pieces 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 to make souvenirs, create 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 healing 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 the 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 promotes 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, saving 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 figurines 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.
Considering the color of the minerals, they are often called strict classics. They are used not only as jewelry, but also for making various figurines that add zest to the interior. Black stones are classified by name, possess different properties and values.
Depending on the type of stones, we can talk about the characteristic features, healing and magical effects.
Black stones are a source of earthly power, containing tremendous energy.
Most people intuitively choose black minerals in order to draw the attention of people around them to their inner world.
Historical facts
In ancient times, negative characteristics were attributed to stones. It was accepted to wear them only to widows, witches and sorcerers. The latter used them in magical rites. Gems helped to open supernatural abilities, allowed to reveal intuition.
Today, black stones are the highlight of many jewelry created by the world's leading designers. In particular, they are used to make original jewelry for men.
The world of black ornamental or decorative stones
A very large number of gems adorn jewelry boxes, modern jewelry and other interior trinkets.
Coal agate
One of rocks is charcoal with a solid black color. During the mining process, you can find unique specimens.
Gems help to activate the internal forces of the body, accumulate energy and direct it in the right direction.
It is ideal for women as it balances the overly emotional nature. In case of nervous disorders, you can wear a ring or a pendant, and the situation will quickly pick up the necessary momentum. At the same time, it shows a positive effect on beauty, especially nails, skin and hair. Also, the mineral is able to strengthen cartilage tissue. With the regular wearing of jewelry with a black stone, the endocrine system returns to normal, and immunity is restored. To people who dream of dropping excess weight, you need to insist water on the gem in the evening, and drink in the morning. Water will dull the feeling of hunger.
If speak about medicinal properties, one of the main ones can be noted the bactericidal effect, therefore it is suitable in the autumn-spring period when epidemics occur. Promotes rapid recovery from gout or arthrosis. Normalizes blood pressure and improves immunity. It is recommended for people who have sleep problems, are overly emotional, as well as those who have problems with the intestines or stomach.
Experts recommend it to Aquarius, Scorpio, Virgo and Leo. It will allow these signs of the zodiac to establish a psychological state, add energy, and prevent unwanted actions. Sagittarius or Cancer should not wear them. Otherwise, a person acquires cowardice unusual for him.
Amber
In the process of metamorphosis over the years, pine resin has turned into black, which is a fragile and expensive nugget. It is prized for its pliability and has a hardness index of 3.
This mineral is considered rare, so most jewelers can produce it artificially. Objects are visible through the real mineral.
If speak about magical properties a gem, which for many years has been considered a stone of witches and sorcerers, opening with its help an entrance to a parallel world, today it can be argued that it is also capable of absorbing negativity and purifying a person's aura. At the same time, the owner, who regularly wears this stone, becomes kinder, since he is able to transform evil thoughts into positive ones. Those who prefer to wear jewelry with him must remember that excessive emotionality does not like the stone, and he can throw up completely unexpected situations.
In lithotherapy, the gem is used with caution, and more often it is recommended to be worn by people with strong drug or alcohol addiction. In addition, it helps to cope with joint diseases, improves sleep. Fights toxins and toxins, cholesterol and improves the condition of people who have suffered a heart attack or stroke. Given its energy capacity, it slows down the development of cancer cells.
Only knowledgeable people wear it in the form of a talisman and amulet, since it is dangerous for an ordinary person to have it with him, he can be a guide to a parallel world.
This is the perfect stone for Capricorns and Cancers. It has contraindications for Scorpio, Aries and Leo.
Gems
Sapphire
Black is extremely rare in nature. The last specimen was found back in 1938. Such minerals, which are on the market today, have a black tint when processed. Their natural color is deep purple. Sapphire has an increased Mohs hardness - 9.
The magical properties of the mineral lie in the ability to harmonize the state of mind of the owner and give him positive feelings and emotions.
An excellent option for those who plan to develop psychic abilities and achieve perfection on the spiritual plane. The stone is able to give the owner the confidence and strength to achieve goals. This is an excellent option for intellectuals, allowing them to develop philosophical thinking in a person and awaken wisdom.
Today, people who turn to lithotherapists receive recommendations to wear a stone that will cure various diseases. His unique properties consist in filtering the energy of the disease, which after a while it dissipates. Helps with bronchitis, insomnia, central diseases nervous system, increases immunity in the autumn-spring period. At the same time, he will help only pure people, without bad thoughts.
This is - perfect solution for Sagittarius and Aquarius, who as a result will become more organized and responsible, will quickly achieve their intended goal. In no case is it recommended to wear jewelry with a stone to Taurus, Pisces and Capricorns.
Diamond
Black specimens are durable, since they have the highest hardness index - 10.
It is worth noting that this luxury stone of the highest quality can only be produced in Italy, Belgium and Israel. He is able to give the owner not only aesthetic pleasure, but also a positive magical effect. It is believed that it gives firmness in decisions and words. The same can be attributed to love, which becomes brighter and stronger. A person's life becomes saturated, the stone allows him to reveal his talents and pushes him to search for new ideas for self-improvement. A strong talisman capable of repelling an attack of negativity, reflecting it. The stone has the greatest strength when it comes into contact with human skin. In order for it to begin to reveal its abilities, it is necessary to activate it, send positive thoughts and desires to it for some time after the purchase.
Medicinal properties include healing from nervous disorders, depression, and insomnia. Regularly wearing jewelry can improve hearing and cope with bad habits... Black diamonds are an excellent anti-inflammatory agent.
Suitable for Leo, Libra, Taurus, Aries and Sagittarius. Exceptions are Pisces, Aquarius, Virgo and Scorpio.
Spinel
The stone belongs to the rare, it can be called a kind of accumulator of energy, which he is happy to share, but is able to absorb dark energy. Depending on the hands it gets into, it can do both harm and good.
An excellent option for meditation, thanks to which certain qualities of a person are enhanced. Can develop the gift of divination and intuition. But he does not tolerate evil and selfish people.
If we talk about medicinal properties, it is worth paying attention to its beneficial effect on the musculoskeletal system. Since ancient times, stone powder has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent; various non-healing wounds have been covered with it. This powder is still appreciated. It is not recommended for hypertensive patients, since it can increase blood pressure. Suitable for overly emotional people, balancing their psychological state.
Suitable for Lions and Pisces. Cancers and Aquarius cannot wear it.
Opal
The luxurious mineral is especially valuable in jeweler circles. Some specimens surprise with unusual tints and shine. The higher the overflow, the more valuable the decoration with it. Hardness - 2, 2.
It is a stone and talented people that will allow them to gain recognition. He will help those who are ready to work and are not afraid of difficulties. Black is an excellent defender against various negative situations. But psychics do not recommend wearing it to weak people, who, under the influence of the stone, can take the wrong path. Helps develop intuition and the gift of clairvoyance.
Wearing the mineral in the form of a pendant allows you to cope with depression, mental disorders, and nervous diseases. He will also be an excellent assistant in the fight against colds and diseases of an infectious nature. Able to improve vision.
Ideal for Taurus, Pisces, Scorpions and Aquarius.
Application
Most of the pieces are used for the production of jewelry. For instance, semiprecious stone harmonizes perfectly with silver and will be affordable. Opal and amber are more often set in platinum or gold, which affects their price range. Needless to say, precious black stones are always framed in noble metal... If you wish, you can purchase not only jewelry, but also luxurious accessories for clothes, hair clips.
For men
Rings and bracelets with black minerals are more suitable for men who are accustomed to being responsible, real leaders and good organizers. The stone will be an excellent helper for a strong person.
For women
The same rule applies to women, as the stone is suitable for those who have a leadership nature and strong energy. They will allow an already confident woman to open up even more, to feel in her place. This is an option for a businesswoman.
In the case when a girl really wants jewelry with a black stone, it can be worn no more than twice a month.
Choosing your black stone will allow you to bring useful energy into your life. At the same time, when choosing a stone for yourself, one should take into account its compatibility with the Zodiac sign and the effect it has.
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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 epidote, rich in chromium (chromepidote).
TAVUSIT- labrador.
TAGANAIT- aventurine. The name is for Mount Taganay in the Urals.
TAGESSTEIN- the traditional name for ornamental stones, the merits 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 for 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 jada.
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 is a transparent bluish-violet zoisite from Miralani Hills, 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, in structure resembles cuprite CuO 2, 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- Tiger's Eye.
TIGRIT- Tiger's Eye.
TIGER'S EYE- 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.
TITANIOFERRITE- 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- corundum from yellowish to yellow color.
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.
TRIOFTALMOS- the ancient name of stones with the effect of a cat's eye (Pliny, Agricola).
TRIP- yellow-brown tourmaline.
TRISTIN- bicolor amethyst and citrine 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
TAAFFEIT(taaffeite) - the original name (1951) of a mineral of the class of oxides BeMgAl 4 O 8; in 2002, the IMA revised its name to magnesiotaaffeite-2N'2S (magnesiotaaffeite-2N'2S) and its composition to Mg 3 BeAl 8 O 16.
TABASHIR- amorphous opal, opal-like silica of organic origin, found in the knees of bamboo.
TAVMAVIT- a dark green variety of epidote, rich in chromium (chromepidote).
TAVUSIT- labrador.
TAGANAIT- the local name of aventurine, mined on South Urals... The name is given by the place of discovery - the Taganai ridge.
TAGESSTEIN- the traditional name for ornamental stones, the merits 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 for 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 Si 4 O 10 (OH) 2.
TAMA is the Japanese name for jada.
TAMPANIAM- the antique name for button pearls (Pliny the Elder).
TANGANIT- tanzanite.
TANGIVAIT- antigorite or translucent dark green bowenite from Mildford Sound in western Otago County, New Zealand.
Tanzanite- transparent bluish-violet zoisite from Miralani Hills, 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.
TARNOVICIT- tarnovskite.
TARNOVSKIT- a kind of aragonite containing lead.
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.
TV STONE (TV-STONE) is a television stone.
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 silica content (over 75%).
TELEVISION A ROCK- thin polished ulexite plates.
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, in structure resembles cuprite CuO 2, is formed in the zones of oxidation of copper ores.
THEOTETL- the 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- the same as the tiger's eye.
TIGRIT- the same as the tiger's eye.
TIGER'S EYE- pseudomorphism of quartz over asbestos-like riebeckite (crocidolite), which has golden-yellow or yellow-brown hues of a predator, often with an undulating tint. Trade name of gemstone.
TINCENITE is a honey-yellow variety of axinite, mined in Franklin Fournays, New Jersey, USA.
TITANIUM STONE- synthetic rutile.
TITANIOFERRITE- 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 a 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- the trade name of 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 state, 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- corundum from yellowish to yellow color.
TOPTIUS- the ancient name for olivine.
TOSA CORAL- Japanese coral.
TRAVERSELLIT- green, partially uralized diopside from Traversella, Piedmont region, Italy.
TRAVERTINE- a dense variety of calcareous tuff with a banded structure.
TRAINITE(trainite) - an ambiguous term: (1) the trade name of polished, highly contaminated variscite with a banded structure from the states of Nevada and Utah, USA; (2) "trainite" was used as the trade name for the mineral vashegyite Al 11 (PO 4) 9 (OH) 6 .38H 2 O from Hesse, Germany, and (3) as a synonym for vashegyite. Since variscite and vashegiitis occur in association, and vashegiitis was discovered later (in 1909), it is possible that vashegiitis caused the banding in (1) case.
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.
TRILITHIONITE- lithium-containing mineral KLi 1.5 Al 1.5 (Si 3 Al) O 10 F 2 of the lepidolite group.
TRILLIUM- a dark green variety of fluorapatite.
TRIMONTIT- a synonym for scheelite.
TRINITY- green silica glass, an artificial product created by a nuclear explosion in the state of New Mexico, USA.
TRIOFTALMOS- the ancient name of stones with the effect of a cat's eye (Pliny, Agricola).
TRIP- yellow-brown tourmaline.
TRISTIN- bicolor amethyst and citrine 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.
TROILITUS(troilite) - a very rare mineral of the earth's crust, ferrous sulfide. It is found mainly in iron meteorites. The IMA "inherited" and lists troilite FeS and pyrrhotite Fe 7 S 8 as two minerals in its official mineral list. However, according to modern IMA concepts, both of these minerals are polytypoids (that is, one mineral) in the range of compositions Fe 1-x S, where x = and refer to the same mineral type - pyrrhotite.
Trusts- a pink variety of willemite with a significant admixture of manganese.
TSILAIZIT(tsilaisite) - a manganese-containing variety of elbaite (a mineral of the tourmaline group); dark burgundy, chestnut color. Since tsilaizite was discovered on Mount Tsilaizina of the island of Madagascar, in Russian it would be correct to call it cilaisin
, not tsilaizit. This variety was announced as a new mineral with the composition Na (Mn, Al, Li) 3 Al 6 (BO 3) 3 Si 6 O 18 (O, OH, F), but was rejected by the IMA.
TUGTUPIT- beryllium containing a mineral of the class of silicates Na 4 BeAlSi 4 O 12 Cl.
TOUKSTLIT- jadeite diopside.
TULIT- Rosaline, a pink dense variety of zoisite.
TUMIT- axinite from Tum (Saxony, Germany).
TUMPAZ- the outdated Uralic name for smoky quartz (rauchtopaz) or topaz.
TUMPASIA- an outdated name for topaz, the same as tumpaz.
TUNGSTEIN- a synonym for scheelite.
TURKISH STONE- turquoise.
TOURMALINE(tourmaline) - a group of minerals-boron-containing ring silicates, similar in composition and structure (
