Red stones: types, properties and scope

Red stones have won the hearts of millions of people for a long time. These mesmerizing, bold and daring gems personify love and hate, passion and intensity of emotions. It is no coincidence that jewelry with such stones is preferred by strong people with a decisive authoritarian character.

Since ancient times, people have used stones of red and burgundy color in their magical rituals. It was believed that these gems help to make a love spell, return love, increase sexual desire and build relationships with close relatives. The color of the stones resembles blood, which is why magicians and shamans used them to treat diseases of the circulatory and cardiovascular systems. Amulets, talismans and charms were made of them, the most powerful incantations were put on stones.

Quite unusual legends and beliefs are associated with some red stones. For example, the legend about the youth Hyacinth, who competed with Apollo, is of great interest. After their battle, drops of blood fell to the ground and turned into red stones, which instantly became precious and were named after the young hero.

The legend about the appearance of the ruby ​​tells that once a mountain eagle named Lala, distinguished by great strength, began to age. This upset the eagle very much, and he decided that he had to die on time. One early morning, he flapped his wings, flew high, high, and rising, folded his wings and fell like a stone to the ground. Drops of his blood instantly scattered throughout the area and, frozen, turned into rubies. That is why it is believed that this stone gives its owners incredible vitality and helps them become a winner in various sports and military competitions.

Many legends are associated with hematite. According to one belief, before the war, the Indians were sure to rub themselves with a powder of this mineral in order to gain great strength. According to another belief, the Egyptians in ancient times used the stone for possible rituals associated with death. And the third says that in the Middle Ages, magicians made mirrors from hematite so that they pulled out the soul of people looking in them.

Red stones conceal a lot of hidden power, they give their owner decisiveness, courage and self-confidence - this is an ideal solution for a manager who, under the influence of the stone, acquires even greater power and authority.

From time immemorial, red was considered the color of passion, psychologists claim that this stone returns piquancy to cooled feelings.

Red gems are used to treat several diseases:

• skin inflammation;
• high temperature, fever;
• pathology of the gastrointestinal tract;
• heart failure.

Powerful amulets are made from red minerals that carry tremendous energy. But overdoing it with red stones is not worth it - with their excessive exposure, people can become aggressive and even cruel.

There are several main categories of red stones, let's dwell on their most famous representatives.

Among the gemstones of red, orange, pink and brown, several minerals stand out.

Diamonds are very rare red, so their cost is quite high. You can buy them only at auctions - they are practically not found in ordinary jewelry stores. It is a very hard mineral with a Mohs strength of 10.

Ruby also known as yahont, carbuncle, corundum or red sapphire. This is a very bright and beautiful stone, which in nature is found in several shades - pink, orange, brown. The hardness index is 9 points, so the stone is inferior in strength to diamond.

Spinel Is another rare mineral that gets its name from its sharp edges. Hardness on the Mohs scale is 8. This stone is not as famous as diamond and ruby, but nevertheless, among real connoisseurs, jewelry is in great demand. Even in ancient times, these stones were used to make royal regalia and religious paraphernalia, today it is most often used to create jewelry in tandem with pearls and diamonds.

Tourmaline - a gem with rather unusual shades from bright scarlet to red-violet. The hardness of the stone does not exceed 7.5 points.

Zircon and one of its varieties of hyacinth - are red minerals of light and dark brown shades, the color saturation depends on the content of manganese impurities in the mineral. The hardness corresponds to 7 points.

Garnet - the stone received this name in honor of everyone's favorite fruit, since the pebbles in all their appearance resemble its grains, earlier this mineral was called carbuncle.

For the features of the grenade, see below.

Andalusite - this stone was found, as the name suggests, in Andalusia. In those days, people called it a cross stone, because its edges folded into a pattern resembling a cross. In its pure form, this mineral is extremely rare, most often it contains impurities that cause a purple or pinkish tint.

Sardonyx - the name of this stone is also associated with the place of its first discovery, the Asian city of Sardo. It is found in volcanic rocks most often in Uruguay and Brazil. Sardonyx is much more expensive than other semi-precious stones, and therefore beads and bracelets with it are quite expensive.

Jasper - a typical representative of red ornamental stones. This mineral is most often used to make interior decor items, for example, watches, caskets, mirrors, as well as all kinds of souvenir products. The mineral has the ability to preserve its beauty for many years - it does not deteriorate, does not lose its shape and does not discolor.

Coral in translation from Greek means "stone of oracles", it has a natural organic origin, since it is nothing more than the fossilized remains of ancient sea animals. From a technical point of view, calling it a stone is not entirely correct. Throughout the history of jewelry making, the importance of corals has changed many times. So, in the Middle Ages in Europe, the stone was considered a symbol of luxury and wealth; only nobles could afford jewelry with coral. Nowadays, its status has fallen dramatically, most often it is used to make souvenirs that cost mere pennies.

Cornelian - the name of the stone is translated from the Old Russian language as "an image on the heart". The stone comes from volcanic rocks, according to archaeologists, the use of this mineral goes back to a past era. This theory has been confirmed - during excavations from time to time they find old amulets and talismans made of carnelian.

Nowadays, carnelian and jewelry made from it are widely represented in jewelry stores. The simplest bracelets, rings and earrings are made from it, as well as small figurines that decorate the interior decoration of the house.

Most red stones have high strength and hardness sufficient for jewelry processing, and a wide color palette allows you to create jewelry for a wide variety of tastes and wallets. That is why jewelry with red stones has been holding absolute first place in sales in the world for many decades.

Very often minerals are used in combination with other stones. For example, deep red gemstones look great with matte pearls and gold-set white diamonds. Ornamental stones favorably set off silver and cupronickel.

According to the teachings of astrologers red stones are most suitable for Scorpio. These are domineering charismatic people who are helped by rubies, corals and grants - they contribute to career advancement, empower them, and an increase in the sexual attractiveness of their owners for the opposite sex becomes a pleasant bonus.

For Aries, Capricorns and Sagittarius, it is better to dwell on pomegranates: for men, they will become faithful helpers in achieving their goals, and women will retain their attractiveness, youth and beauty.

For creative Gemini, carnelian will become an indispensable talisman, but Libra and Leo should pay attention to tourmaline, which inspires them with self-confidence, helps to overcome fears and improves emotional state.

Jasper will help the representatives of the Virgo sign to achieve movement up the career ladder, and at the same time add to their self-confidence.

By profession: red minerals are most preferred for people engaged in social activities and performances, that is, in all professions that involve communication with a large number of people.

By nature: kind and sympathetic people with pronounced leadership inclinations should pay attention to red stones.

According to the therapeutic effect: each red stone has its own energy, which allows you to improve the condition of certain organs and systems of the human body.

In order for red stones not to change their original appearance for many decades, they must be treated with care and great care throughout the entire storage period.

The stones should be kept in special jewelry boxes, where moisture, dirt and ultraviolet rays are not accessible.

From time to time, you need to wipe the minerals with a soft cloth and rinse in a mild soapy solution, always warm.

Despite the strength, under strong mechanical stress, the stones can crack, they will be scratched, so they should not be thrown onto a hard surface.

In order to buy a stone of proper quality, you must follow certain purchase rules:

• any jewelry should be purchased only at official points of sale from trusted sellers;
• when buying, it is imperative to require a certificate confirming the authenticity of the stones and their value;
• before you buy a red mineral, you should get to know it in an uncut state to make sure there is no damage;
• in order to verify the authenticity of a gem, it must be examined from all sides with a fluorescent lamp, changing the angle of inclination, and also using a magnifying glass;
• When choosing a product, you should definitely find out as much information as possible about the features of the stone, how to determine its purity, types of cut, as well as weight and possible color palette.