Rhyolite: features and properties

Any stone has a unique composition, properties and appearance - it is impossible to find two identical in nature, unless, of course, they were not recreated artificially. Therefore, each mineral is considered a unique breed. It is beautiful even before it was crafted by the master.

The first name "Liparite" was given to the mineral by the Aeolian Islands, where it was first found. But in 1860, the scientist Ferdinand von Richthofen decided to change the name of the stone to scientific, while giving a full description of it, and called the stone rhyolite. It is a mixture of the two Greek words "riotos" and "lithos", which literally mean "lava" and "stone". This rock contains a large amount of silica, you can find traces of feldspar with a small admixture of quartz and a certain percentage of impurities of other rocks.

Rhyolite is considered a volcanic rock because it appears due to the activity of a volcano. The education process is pretty simple. The moment the volcano erupts, lava splashes to the ground, and rhyolite is formed due to the rapid solidification of the lava.

The stone has a varied shape, it is found in nature in the form of domes, elongated needles, there are also small cuts. Rhyolite is rarely found in complex geometric shapes. This is a rare occurrence, given the way in which it is formed. It is not uncommon to find a mineral with a very large accumulation of ash around the rock or even inside the rock itself.

Due to its specificity and peculiarities of formation, liparite is often called volcanic glass (because it contains a large accumulation of volcanic glass due to its origin). This property gives the stone its hardness. Average density is achieved up to 5 points on the Mohs scale.

Some scholars draw conditional parallels between rhyolite and granite, since the first stone contains admixtures of other rocks, such as tuffs or volcanic agglomerates. Liparite and granite are often compared, but they have different compositions and different places of formation. The color palette of the rock is wide, the extent of the gradient starts from white and reaches pink tints (due to rose quartz). More often than others, there is a sandy yellow color with different undertones in the form of green blotches.

In the composition of impurities of rhyolite, the composition of certain natural metals is also distinguished, which gives a high density to the mineral. The stone has a luster and glassy shell, which gives it smoothness and shimmer in the light. The features include the fact that rhyolite of any shape can withstand any temperature drop, so it is renowned for its durability.

Let us list the most common oysters found in rhyolite.

• Obsidian - gives the stone a brownish tint.
• Pechstein - This is a volcanic glass, due to it, an oily structure of luster occurs. Contains such shades as brown, black, green, yellow.
• Pumice... Due to it, porosity and unevenness, bubble blotches are formed.
• Porphyry or porphyrite - a rock formed from magma. The peculiarity of this stone is that it does not contain potassium feldspar.

All volcanic rocks have the same properties. They appear in nature under certain conditions. There is nothing surprising in the fact that such stones are mined in areas where there are volcanoes. And there are enough such places on the planet to provide an inexhaustible supply of liparite. In Russia, production takes place in the Caucasus, Kamchatka. The mineral is mined in Ukraine, in Kazakhstan.

This stone is in great demand in Italy, as various decorations are made from it and then sold to tourists as souvenirs. In different parts of the world, weather and natural conditions are different, therefore, the properties of rhyolite differ among themselves.

Rhyolite has many positive aspects. It is strong, withstands temperature extremes. It's not that hard to get it. But at the same time, he did not find his wide and large-scale use in industry. It is often used for the construction of load-bearing walls due to its unique density and ability to withstand colossal loads. Many people choose this stone also because it has a weak susceptibility to chemicals, and its resistance to temperature extremes is quite high.

Much less often, stone is used as a finishing material, most often it is used as a decorative one. The variety of rhyolite used in decoration is called porphyry. Liparite crumb is used for the mixture in the manufacture of asphalt concrete mass, which makes the asphalt more durable and resistant to large vehicle masses.

The only industry where the mineral takes a truly large place is glass production. Liparite jewelry began to be produced not so long ago. But at the same time, due to its structures and impurities, it did not find popularity in the jewelry business.

The stone is used as a material for counterfeits and analogues. Here for creative people there is just room for imagination. Due to the unique resemblance to jasper and thanks to the beautiful texture, rhyolite is used to make jewelry - cabochons or tumbling. You can find vases or jewelry stands from this mineral.

As you know, a certain mineral is inherent in each sign of the zodiac. Many argue that minerals can also heal or alleviate a person's emotional background. Rhyolite also has its own medicinal properties. He is credited with stabilizing the psychological state of a person, normalizing mood, relieving arousal or apathy. It increases physical activity, relieves physical pain. Does not cure ailments, but promotes recovery.

Many people point out that the stone promotes rapid healing of wounds, resorption of bruises. Perhaps this is even more than a controversial issue, but after all, the main task of any treatment is to tune a person in the right way.

As mentioned earlier, each stone is inherent in a specific person, not only for medicinal purposes. For many generations, the stone is considered a source of strength, power and knowledge. Therefore, minerals are often used not only for medical purposes, but also in various kinds of ceremonies and magic rituals. Whether to believe in this - everyone will give their own definite answer. The following is why rhyolite is considered a magical stone.

Liparite is believed to be a mineral that symbolizes tender feelings and is considered a stone for hearts in love.... Because it is precisely because of its density and strength that it symbolizes a long and lasting relationship.

Rhyolite has special energy waves that help people in love maintain their feelings for much longer. It is because of this that the mineral is often bought as a talisman, given as a gift with the expectation of a strong and long-term relationship. It is believed that a thing made of liparite will be an excellent gift for newlyweds, so that it will strengthen their feelings even more.

Rhyolite suits each of the zodiac signs, but still it is considered a protective stone for signs such as Aries, Leo, Sagittarius and Scorpio. And Capricorns, Virgos and Cancers should choose a talisman for themselves in the form of a rhyolite stone, but with an admixture of obsidian. This will help you achieve your goals and will accompany your success in all your endeavors. Liparite will help and protect those who have good intentions and harmony inside. Everyone can believe it or not. But there is no doubt that rhyolite has unique qualities and mineral composition.

In the next video you can take a closer look at rhyolite.