We will tell today about quartz stones. Citrine - known for a long time, semi-precious mineral. This beautiful stone received its name due to its pleasant yellow, lemon color (citrus - lemon). According to the ancient legend, citrine is a frozen piece of nectar of the gods. In nature it is rare enough (deposits in Brazil, France, the USA, Kazakhstan and the Urals), therefore quartz of the same family (amethyst and smoky quartz) undergo heat treatment, in which they change their color and become similar to citrine. This method was known in Russia during the time of Catherine II, when at court court jewelry from citrine had a high value. Now find the real citrine in the market is almost impossible, its true color is amber-honey, while false stones give off reddish. It perfectly combines with silver, amethyst, chrysolite and other colored stones. The saturated color gives the widest scope for the imagination of professional jewelers. A beautiful ornament in the form of beads, necklaces, bracelets, rings is citrine.
A rock. Magical properties
His magical properties are known since ancient times. It was believed that the stone gave its master special advantages in comparison with other people. In ancient Rome and Greece it was worn by famous philosophers for gaining eloquence and recognition of the public. In the Middle Ages, citrine served as a material for making amulets from danger, from evil spirits and bad thoughts for the night. It was also used for good sleep.
Indian shamans also widely used these stones. Citrine in India helped with the treatment of stomach diseases, eliminated pain. As for our days, lithotherapists use this stone for the treatment of speech defects, drug dependence, headaches, vision problems, as well as for raising the tone and improving brain function. The energy of the stone is very strong. To his master he will present positive and good luck, will help to maintain friendly and family ties. The pendant with citrine is best suited to politicians and other public figures, as it will give them eloquence, confidence and persuasion, protect them from evil eye, be a faithful companion on business trips or travels, help a beginning businessman (develops intuition).
Sensitive and less confident people will help to find practicality, steadfastness, sanity and composure of lemon-colored stones. Citrine also has a positive effect on the psyche. Noble stone has a good influence on hand motility, so it will help jewelers, jugglers, sculptors, carpenters, stone cutters and other people who work with their hands.
What else can you add about the mysterious lemon citrine - stone, properties. The sign of the zodiac, which is best suited for this semiprecious stone is the Gemini. Also it can be worn by Lions and Virgo. Aquarians can take advantage of the stone in travel for good luck. But the Taurus and Scorpio, unfortunately, these stones will not do. Citrine can adjust them to a negative and provoke an uncharacteristic behavior.
Often on sale you can find a glass counterfeit citrine. Check the product for authenticity by turning it from different angles. The glass stone will not change its color.