All about euclase stone

Euclase is one of the rarest minerals on Earth. The name consists of two ancient Greek words - "good" and "to break". That is, the stone breaks easily. Therefore, in Russia it is called fragile. Because of this peculiarity, it is difficult to work with it, only the most experienced jewelers take on the order. As a result, the decoration turns out to be very expensive, which does not diminish the demand for this rare stone. The rough stone is also highly prized by collectors.

The history of the discovery begins in 1785. According to the most widespread version, euclase was brought to Europe from South America. At first, it was studied by a scientist from France Gayuy R. Zh. Then, in 1858, when a sample of this mineral was found in Russia, the Russian scientist NI Koksharov was engaged in its study. After that, genuine interest from collectors flared up in euclase. However, this stone is so rare that until 1914 only 25 pieces were found.

Usually this rare stone is found in pegmatites of acidic intrusions (granite pegmatites), which contain deposits of quartz and beryllium. The mined samples are small in size - from 3 mm to 1.5 cm. Despite the small number of deposits, they are scattered all over the world. These are African countries (Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique), some European countries (Italy, Germany, Finland, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Great Britain).

Also, mining is carried out in China, USA, Colombia, Sri Lanka. The highest quality samples are found in Brazil. As for our country, in Russia the mineral is mined in the south of the Ural Mountains and in Yakutia.

Euclase is a compound based on beryl and aluminum. The different colors are due to the content of copper, manganese and chromium. For example, blue is an indication of the presence of iron, while light green or light yellow is a sign of chromium. The stone is predominantly transparent, most often found in shades of blue and turquoise, but it is also colorless. The color of some crystals changes depending on the angle of incidence of sunlight from pale blue to dark blue. In addition, the top of the mineral is generally lighter in color.

According to the table of relative hardness of minerals - the Mohs scale, euclase has a coefficient of 7.5, which corresponds to topaz or quartz. But, as already mentioned, due to its fragility, the stone is poorly processed. They prefer to keep it uncut.

Therefore, there is very little jewelry with this stone. It is characterized by a pronounced glass luster and transparency. Average density - 3.1 g / cm3. The crystals are prismatic, elongated. Cleavage, that is, the ability of crystal grains to split in certain directions, is perfect.

It is believed that all stones and minerals created by nature have magical powers. When the owner carries it with him, these forces are released. Euclase is a stone for mature people. It is in the hands of strong adults that he reveals his magic. The crystal helps to concentrate on the main goal, to determine where to direct your energy. It clears the mind and helps to avoid mistakes.

The euclase talisman will bring calmness and silence, help to achieve peace, postpone the onset of old age and maintain health. The owner of this stone becomes more discerning, it is easier for him to step back and look at the situation from the outside.

It should be remembered that it is not suitable for young people. Its energy can awaken selfishness, self-confidence and greed in them. Practicing magicians use the crystal to restore their spiritual strength, to establish a connection with the other world. Besides, the mineral helps to find missing people, as well as predict the future.

The ability of euclase to have a beneficial effect on human health is associated with its color.

• Pale green lowers blood pressure and the accompanying symptoms - headache, dizziness. It also fights the effects of stress, relieves depression.
• Yellow cheers up. Blue and blue shades have a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract, contribute to the normalization of appetite.
• Euclase turquoise (often called "oriental aquamarine" because of the similarity to aquamarine) improves health in such severe mental illnesses as schizophrenia, autism, psychosis. Has a calming effect.

Astrologers associate this stone with the planet Neptune. It is believed that the talisman from this crystal has the most beneficial effect on Cancers. It promotes the development of intuition, communication with representatives of otherworldly worlds, and provides support for higher powers. Euclase is also suitable for another water sign - Pisces. Promotes the development of creativity, relieves addictions. Gemini will feel the positive influence of the talisman: negative character traits will be smoothed out, intuition will strengthen.

He will help Aquarius unleash his creative potential and empower him. Libra will help to be more restrained, relieve mood swings, and improve relationships both at work and in personal life. Taurus will become more friendly, and Virgo will resolve family troubles. Capricorns will be able to achieve their goals in the professional field. Strongly not recommended as a talisman for Aries. Since the fiery element of this sign contradicts the energy of the stone.

Euclase is considered a rarity, so both jewelry and raw crystals are expensive. He needs very careful handling. Of course, it is strongly discouraged to drop, scratch, or beat a stone, since it is fragile. This will cause irreparable damage to the product. Do not allow contact with water, otherwise the mineral will lose its properties. It is better to use dry cleaning to clean the dirt. It is preferable to store separately from other jewelry, wrapped in a soft cloth.

You can take a closer look at euclase in the next video.