All about the morion stone

The existence of morion, also called black crystal and representing a quartz rock, has been known for a long time. The components of this unique stone are iron and titanium - these components provide it with all brown and black shades.

Morion stone belongs to varieties of dark quartz and has a very dark, almost black color. That is why it is often called black crystal or black quartz. As a result of careful processing, the craftsmen manage to achieve maximum external resemblance of morion to obsidian... These minerals differ from each other in their physical properties.

In Pliny's work, this stone is referred to as "Momoron", and in Indian annals it is found under the name "Pramnion". Since ancient times, its properties have been studied not only by scientists, but also by magicians, doctors and philosophers.

However, the mineral is not only famous for this - it was used in rituals and attempts to create a philosopher's stone... Some alchemists believed that morion was such, but they did not know how to activate it.

Previously, black crystal was not used by jewelers, but the situation changed dramatically literally overnight. The stone, as a result of high temperature exposure, changed its appearance and became similar to topaz. Subsequently, rings, earrings, bracelets and other products began to be made from it.

Morion is a heterogeneous mineral composed of several layers:

• the core, which is milk quartz;
• a layer in the form of a shell of rock crystal;
• smoky quartz;
• black quartz itself, which is the final layer.

In Russia, the morion gained fame after it was discovered in the Urals, and in China the gem was still in the XII century. used in the manufacture of glasses for glasses and vessels for medicines. Now the mineral after the annealing procedure is widely used in jewelry.

This semi-precious stone is mined in medium volumes - a lot of morion deposits have been discovered, but valuable samples are not found so often. The mineral is most often found in greisens, hydrothermal veins, and granite pegmatites. Morion deposits are currently being developed in the following countries:

• USA;
• Mexico;
• Russia;
• Kazakhstan;
• Ukraine;
• Canada;
• Brazil;
• Egypt;
• Scotland;
• Switzerland;
• Madagascar.

The weight of the mined single crystals in some cases is calculated in tons. For example, in Kazakhstan, a mineral was discovered, the mass of which was 70 tons, and a sample found on the territory of Ukraine weighed 10 tons.

The main physicochemical properties of morion are in many respects identical to the characteristics of the currently known varieties of quartz.

The following data on the mineral can be distinguished:

• chemical formula - SiO2;
• color - black or dark brown;
• transparency - exclusively in small scales;
• Mohs hardness – 7;
• cleavage - imperfect;
• density – ranges from 2.651 to 2.68 g / cm3.

Deserve special attention healing properties of black quartz. They are used by lithotherapists who claim that all precious and semiprecious minerals are capable of affecting the human body and even the soul. In modern realities, the most relevant has become the use of morion in getting rid of various addictions.

In addition, the following properties of dark crystal are distinguished:

• normalization of blood circulation and blood purification;
• effective elimination of cholesterol plaques;
• strengthening of the musculoskeletal system;
• positive effect on joints;
• recovery of the body after suffering strokes;
• removal of toxins and toxins;
• fight against insomnia.

There is evidence of the use of the stone by some healers to combat oncological diseases.

The use of black quartz in magical rituals is largely due to its color. The stone often became an integral part of spiritualistic seances. It is believed that due to its magical properties, it is able to establish a connection with the souls of the dead.

At the same time, the obvious advantages of dark quartz are also distinguished, which is able to "absorb" the negative emotions of others, protecting the owner. It is cleaned by rinsing in running water.

The color scheme of morions does not differ in variety - crystals of black-brown, dark brown and black colors are mined. However, jewelers have found ways to radically change the appearance of minerals.

For example, when heated to 300-320 degrees, the stone becomes yellow and even completely transparent. In the first case, it is easy to confuse it with topaz or citrine. By raising the temperature to 400 degrees, the stone is completely discolored, which turns into a copy of rock crystal.

The original color can be restored through exposure to radiation.The geological value of the mineral after such manipulations is lost, however, the created products look very impressive at the same time. The mineral can change its hue from different angles and become purple or greenish.

Due to its unique properties and appearance, black crystal is widely used by jewelers in the manufacture of jewelry. Crystals with a pronounced layered structure and a quartz center are in special demand. Also, the stone is used as an ornamental material when creating inlays, figurines and seals.

The rules for the operation of morion products deserve special attention. This mineral is considered quite whimsical to use and therefore it must be worn correctly, in compliance with the following requirements:

• the neighborhood with other stones is unacceptable;
• for storage, you will need a separate bag, case or box;
• dark quartz jewelry is not always worn, since in some cases it can have a negative effect upon prolonged contact with human skin;
• for effective and safe cleaning of the product, use a soap solution and soft-bristled brushes, while the stone is thoroughly washed and dried;
• to purify the energy of morion, it is required to keep it under running water for 15-20 minutes, but the pressure of the jet should not be very strong so that the water flows around the amulet.

Despite the production of morions of record weight, it is classified as a rare type of quartz. For this reason, for the production of jewelry artificial stones are grown on an industrial scale. In such a situation, the question arises of how to distinguish natural black crystal from a fake.

When shopping for jewelry or products with morion it is strongly recommended to ask the seller for the appropriate certificates. In reputable jewelry stores and specialized salons, there are no problems with the provision of such documents, but fraudsters will have nothing to show you.

It is generally accepted that morion is a capricious stone and is not suitable for everyone. If it is worn by a person with an envious and selfish disposition of character, then a product with such a mineral will only enhance the negative traits.

If, despite the powerful energy of the stone, you still decide to purchase jewelry with morion, you should take into account its features. For example, it is worth knowing that men wearing a ring with this crystal become popular with the opposite sex.

The best option for the fair sex will be earrings decorated with burnt dark quartz. Morion is able to endow the owner with such valuable qualities as prudence and wisdom, therefore, it will be almost impossible to deceive the owner of such jewelry.

The relationship between the constellation under which a person was born and what kind of stone will play an important role in his fate was known in ancient times. For this reason, when choosing black crystal for yourself or as an original gift, you need to consider how much it suits this or that sign of the zodiac.

The energy of this mineral is fully consistent with the characteristics Capricorn and Rakov... Therefore, for these signs, he will be the perfect talisman.

At the same time for those born under the signs Sagittarius and Leo black quartz is more likely to become a source of problems when worn frequently.

The fact is that representatives of these signs of the Zodiac, as a rule, are cheerful natures, which are not suitable for a dark mineral that can cause melancholy and pessimism.

Scorpions Morion should be treated with caution, as it can create a problem of being too withdrawn. Other signs need, when making a decision, take into account the peculiarities of their character and energy.

Morion is combined with the signs of the zodiac as follows:

• with energy Capricorn there is an almost complete coincidence, the stone will be able to help in achieving the goals;
• Sagittarius it is better to avoid wearing this type of quartz in rings or pendants in order to avoid exacerbating the negative sides of their character;
• it is not recommended to contact with the mineral Leo and Aries;
• Libra and Cancer it will help you make decisions, but not all of them will turn out to be correct in practice;
• with the correct wearing of the stone Scorpio and Pisces will be able to get rid of serious mistakes and communication with ill-wishers;
• morion can save Gemini from bad habits and protect them from deception;
• people born under the constellation Aquarius, get the opportunity to maximize their potential;
• due to the properties of the stone Virgin will be able to become successful and improve their well-being.

Considering the compatibility of dark quartz with other minerals, it should be noted that it is self-sufficient and v «company» when creating jewelry does not need... Lovers of magic and diviners often use black morion in combination with rock crystal. It is believed that the latter helps to clarify the information obtained due to the magical properties of the morion. With an increase in the activity of the mineral, the strength of its action can be attempted to be neutralized by pink crystals.

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