An amethyst druse is a cluster of gems that are attached to a rock. At its core, druse is a raw stone that is used in the jewelry industry. It's easy to find a frame for her. Basically it is complemented with silver or gold. Amethyst particles attached to the rock look very impressive; in nature, such druses as quartz or rock crystal are found. But only amethyst is used to make jewelry, and only it enjoys such incredible popularity.

Druse amethyst resembles a bunch of grapes, the crystals fancifully coalesce and turn into a cluster of stone. At the same time, it does not require any processing, it has a lavender shade, which is so characteristic of amethyst, and for which it has been appreciated and loved for many years.

amethyst druse

Crystals fused together rarely have a pink tint. Such druses are quite expensive, they are equated in value with precious stones, although amethyst is a semi-precious stone and is inferior in value to diamonds and sapphires.

Stones attached to the rock have unique properties:

1. They tolerate high temperatures well.
2. Lose color in water.
3. Shine under the rays of sunlight.

If we talk about real amethysts, and not artificial ones, then they tolerate exposure well. high temperatures. You can heat the stone up to 200 degrees, it will brighten a little, but after cooling the shade will be restored. If you heat the gem to a temperature of 250 degrees, it will become colorless; partially the color of the mineral will be restored after cooling, but it will not succeed in completely returning the shade.

If you submerge an amethyst in water, it will become colorless around the edges. In this way, the stone was checked for authenticity hundreds of years ago.

A distinctive feature of the mineral is its ability to change color. Few stones have the chameleon effect, along with amethyst, only alexandrite can boast of similar characteristics.

In the light of the sun, the druse pleases with tints of purple, but in the light of lamps, the crystals shine with a delicate pink color.

Place of Birth

Druse amethyst can be found in deposits in the Urals. The lands of this region are rich in various minerals, if we talk about the most popular variety of quartz, then it is in the Urals that stones of a classic purple color are mined. The shade of lavender makes the crystals priceless, they are known to jewelers all over the world under the trade name "deep Siberian".

And also the stone is mined in the following countries:

1. Mexico.
2. South America.
3. Africa.
4. Uruguay.

The palette of shades of amethyst is quite diverse, but the rarest and most expensive are mined in the deposits of Uruguay. These gems are black in color. In Brazil, compared to other countries in the world, there are quite a lot of amethysts, but not all of them are of high quality and can be used to make jewelry.

In terms of prevalence, amethyst occupies almost the first place in the world, it is used not only for the production of jewelry, a low-quality gem acts as an ornamental stone. It is not transparent and may have inclusions in the structure.

Despite good characteristics (hardness on the Mohs scale of 7 points, ease of cutting and processing), amethyst is classified as a semi-precious stone, although it is undoubtedly very popular.

Legends and myths

It is believed that the most popular variety of quartz favors widows. In fact, amethyst is a symbol of love and fidelity. In the old days, it was given to a wife or bride in order to preserve feelings.

If a loved one died, then the woman put on her finger a ring encrusted with this gem. As a symbol of eternal love and fidelity, such decoration testified that feelings were still not cool.

The belief that amethyst is a stone of widows appeared because of a legend that told about the endless love of a woman for her husband. Once a man simply did not return from work, his inconsolable wife was looking for her beloved everywhere, but she never found it. She changed a lot, stopped looking after herself and the children, and one morning she went to the sea and disappeared. The inhabitants of the village in which the woman lived were looking for her and when they came ashore, they found stones of a beautiful purple hue.

Amethyst has long been considered a companion of a person who is distinguished by a sober mind and a clear memory. For this reason, the gem has always been inserted into crowns and goblets. Monarchs believed that the stone would save from addictions and help avoid poisoning.

The Druzes were especially loved by representatives of the clergy, the priests decorated icons and crosses with a cluster of crystals, and they also wore a large amethyst ring on their finger, which was considered a symbol of purity.

Druze Magic

In the old days, magicians and sorcerers endowed stones with certain magical properties. The esotericists of that time believed that the minerals that had been in the bowels of the earth for years had different properties. Amethyst is no exception and it has a lot of properties that attract magicians and sorcerers.

So what are the magical qualities of a druse?

1. Acts as a guardian family happiness and well-being.
2. Purifies energy.
3. Attracts love and enhances feelings.
4. Gives harmony and tranquility.
5. Helps get rid of bad habits.

Druse from amethyst crystals is a real keeper of the family. It must be kept in the house in a conspicuous place. Gems fused together will absorb negativity and help maintain a good relationship with each other. Over the years, feelings will not fade away, but, on the contrary, they will become even stronger.

Amethyst in any form is a powerful energy magnet. It absorbs everything bad, takes away negative emotions, protects the owner or his house from evil people, envious people, ill-wishers.

Since ancient times, pink stones have been considered a symbol of love and fidelity. Since there are pink and even red amethysts in nature, they attract love, make feelings stronger and brighter. To win the favor of a girl, to make her fall in love with yourself, it is enough to give the beauty a piece of jewelry inlaid with a druse as a gift.

The stone is used in spiritual practices, it is placed in close proximity to the place of meditation. To find a way out, just look at the mineral, ask him for advice. The gem will help you find a way out of a difficult situation and solve problems.

Translated from Greek, amethyst means "not drunk." For this reason, it was believed that the gem keeps the owner from bad habits, it helps to overcome alcohol addiction and addiction to alcoholic beverages.

Druse from amethyst crystals is able to accumulate not only positive, but also negative energy. For this reason, it must be cleaned periodically. Cleansing with water will help restore the energy of the stone. It is enough just to place the jewel in water for a few minutes, after a short “bathing” the gem will recover and be completely cleared of negativity.

There are quite a few stones in the world that are not suitable for everyday wear, amethyst is not one of them. It can be a good addition to evening look or business suit.

- the Greek word "geoda", pronounced in the French manner. It denotes an object similar in shape to the Earth; in this case, we mean a spheroid (rounded) formation in the soil. The crust of such a formation is hard, inside there is a cavity, sometimes completely filled with crystallized minerals, druses of a semi-precious stone; sometimes free in the center.

The usual size of a geode ranges from one centimeter to one meter across. Small (less than 1 cm) geodes are called tonsils. Large geodes - especially those large enough for a person to enter - are commonly referred to as caves and usually have personal names. Academic science tends to call geodes any (regardless of shape and size) cavities in rock masses, "overgrown" from the inside with crystals of natural minerals.

Both tonsils and geodes are so-called secretions. Geology classifies secretions as small mineral bodies.

Geodes are formed by natural (sometimes very fast and intense) growth of crystals inside a closed cavity in the rock. Minerals deposited inside the geode do not necessarily crystallize. Secretions with internal layers of semi-precious stone look the most attractive.

The content of the geode is always different in composition from the rocks containing the secretions. Periodic flooding of the area, direct contact of the rock mass by hydrothermal sources leads to the precipitation of various minerals in cavities (cracks, ruptures, gas bubbles). And if Pliny, describing geodes, spoke of stone bags filled with clay, then modern mineralogists especially highlight geodes, inside of which crystalline druses have grown.

"Druse" is German for "brush"

Intergrowths of crystals located in close proximity to each other are often characterized by extreme crowding and random arrangement of individual crystalline bodies. In this case, the general direction of crystal orientation can be seen quite clearly, or it may not have any systemic character.

Approximately the same picture appears before an observer considering an ordinary brush. Her bristles are tangled, multidirectional, but still stick together. The similarity of crystalline growths with brushes is so obvious that terminological German borrowing in Russian is used along with its translation. Minerologists, characterizing the nature of natural gems, equally often use the terms "druse" and "brush".

From a scientific point of view, two crystals fused together are already a druse. The expression "brush" in recent years has been more used in relation to druze, composed of small (measured by several millimeters) crystals. A druse, in which the direction of crystal growth proceeds from the center, is called a "flower".

The structure of the geode

Most often there are medium-sized geodes (from 2 to 30 centimeters in diameter), resembling a flattened sphere in shape. Geodes are formed, as a rule, in limestones or other sedimentary rocks.

The outer crust of the geode is relatively thin, often has gaps, but is strong enough to hold its shape. The outer part of the silica geode is folded. Among the varieties of natural minerals that make up the shell of the geode are quartz, chalcedony, white or banded agate, and greenish chrysoprase.

Inner surface a geode, of interest to gemologists, is usually covered with crystals. The absence of interference allows gem crystals to grow unhindered (usually towards the center of the geode). The natural facets of the crystalline bodies that fill the geodes are clearly expressed. Close proximity often leads to the fusion of individual crystals up to the formation of a continuous mineral monolith inside the geode.

Ground solutions, getting into rock cavities, lose moisture. An increase in the concentration of salts dissolved in water contributes to the crystallization of the precipitate. Most often, geodes contain substances that are usually present in mineralized waters. Compounds of calcium and silicon, barium and sulfur, aluminum and other metals are the main finds of mineralogists who open geodes.

Varieties of geodes

Quite often, geodes formed in sedimentary rocks are located inside the so-called concretions. A concretion is a rounded, often irregularly shaped formation that appears as a result of the gradual growth of crystals in all directions from any center of crystallization.

The process of crystallization in sedimentary rock is not always uniform. Therefore, not all concretions are spherical, but all have a radial-radiant structure. Crystals in concretions can undergo changes that lead to the appearance of cavities - a geode.

Among others, recrystallization geodes are distinguished. Re-dissolution of already formed crystals, and their subsequent growth in the vacated space from a concentrated solution, always leads to a decrease in the amount of impurities in the body of the formed mineral. Impurities carried away with moisture are not replaced by anything - this is how free space appears in the closed volume of the concretion. Over time, the cavity turns into a geode.

Often there are limonite geodes. They appear as a result of oxidative processes occurring in concretions of iron ore deposits.

Limestones and chalk deposits are rich in silicon nodules. Silica geodes can form in them. They are of considerable interest to the connoisseur of the precious stone. The crystalline content of quartz geodes is often a semi-precious brush.

Metasomatic geodes are the product of incomplete replacement of some minerals by others. Representing considerable scientific value as a key to understanding the processes that occur latently in sedimentary rocks, metasomatic geodes are usually of no gemological value.

Precious Geodes

Gemstone druze geodes are collectible. They are used both as decorations and as museum exhibits. Geodes filled with amethysts are especially popular. The largest of them are preserved in places of discovery as natural attractions.

Geodes larger than a human are exhibited in museums in Brazil and Uruguay. Small amethyst tonsils are cut, set into precious metals and sold as jewelry.

In our country, there are highly decorative geodes with internal deposits of quartz minerals. Agate, sapphirine chalcedony, as well as amethyst and hematite are minerals that often fill (or form) geodes found in Russia. Extremely expressive agates in geodes are found in the north of the Asian continent.

The French Alps give geodes, strewn with calcite crystals from the inside. Geodes are brought from Africa and Asia with. Very beautiful azurite geodes are found in America. In the Urals, a mineralogical hobby is very popular: the search for quartz “spoons” (as geodes are called here) with rock crystals inside.

mining geode

Geodes with a natural gemstone inside, druze of semi-precious crystals are popular among connoisseurs of minerals. But if the search and processing of graded stone is put on an industrial basis, the search for geodes often remains a matter of enthusiastic amateurs.

Experienced prospectors do not hesitate to check old workings - both surface and quarries, shallow mines. Acting by touch, light, with a hand tool; Guided more by intuition than by exploration data, they reseed eroded rock layers, dig up river sediments, and examine vein outcrops of minerals.

Not every geode found is rich in gems. However gems from the quartz family - translucent rauch-topazes, greenish-yellow citrines, purple and - are quite common in geodes.

Since ancient times, stones have attracted people with their inexplicable power, capable of exerting a psychotherapeutic and informational effect on a person. The art of healing with the help of these amazing gifts of the Earth is called lithotherapy. Our online store of stones and minerals invites everyone to make friends with gems and get their support and help in any situation.

The healing properties of stones

For billions of years of being in the bowels of the Earth, the stones have accumulated a large amount of energy. They are constantly exchanging energy with environment. Vibrations of gems are close to human vibrations, which allows them to be used to treat various diseases, aligning and stimulating energy flows in the body.

Our catalogs contain a wide variety of all kinds of stones and minerals for lithotherapy. Lost in variety? Do not worry! "Your" stone will definitely give a signal that it suits you. Looking through the photos or talking to the mineral live, you will feel an inner response, warmth or other sensation that will help you make your choice. You can select gems by zodiac sign and other parameters. Exist different ways which you can also read about on our website.

Some prefer lithotherapy minerals in their raw form, while others like polished and molded. choose magic stones to your taste and needs. Any of them will be useful.

Lithotherapy for quality changes in life

Numerous studies by scientists and observations of lithotherapists confirm that minerals have a beneficial effect on the human body, and can also help it at an eventful life level. For example, the magic of crystals is effective for attracting good luck, increasing self-confidence and other purposes. Some call lithotherapy the medicine of the 21st century.

It is known that the lamas of Tibet prepare medicines and potions using the power of stones. For practices, pyramids, rosaries, balls made of natural minerals are used, which enhance the conductivity of different energies and help in solving various problems. This is how water is charged with stones for longevity.

Chinese folk healers also actively use stones as biostimulants for biologically active points of the body. Thanks to the vibrations of certain types of gems, the energy of a person is harmonized, his health is restored.

The well-known Ayurveda is also not complete without the help of stones. Indian healers with minerals relieve pain, cleanse and charge the chakras.

The art of Feng Shui involves the use of stones to enhance positive energy flows and dispel negative ones.

Knowledge about stones for beginners and practitioners

For those who want to learn more about lithotherapy, we have collected a lot of information on our website. The given information and recommendations are based on the great experience of mankind and modern research. This will help you choose and buy stones correctly.

Natural stones - love for life

Online store Stones market invites everyone to join the world of natural stones and minerals. We are proud of our range, all products are of high quality and at affordable prices. Using stones and noticing their positive effect, you will be convinced of the effectiveness of lithotherapy and understand why the sale of natural stones has become a lifelong business for us.

If you want to improve your life, improve your health, decorate yourself or choose a worthy gift for your loved ones, natural stones and products from them - the best choice!

Stones according to the sign of the zodiac - protection and patronage

Even in ancient times, astrologers noted that the position of the stars at the time of a person’s birth largely determines his fate. Each constellation has a patron planet, which corresponds to certain zodiac stones. The Stone Market recommends that everyone pick up and wear "their" mineral, then the influence of the patron planet on your life will be intensified.

The relationship of a stone-talisman and a person

Please note that stones by zodiac sign affect us more than other gems. It is very important to have at least one such assistant. These are talismans that are perfectly tuned to the energy of the one who wears them.

You yourself can feel the difference when your patron stone is near, and when it is not with you. The difference in well-being, luck, energy sensitivity is significant. Stones reveal your potential, give strength, help development, contribute to success in various areas of life. Sometimes they are fantastic!

Protective properties of talisman stones

It is also worth noting the excellent protective properties that minerals possess according to the signs of the zodiac. These amazing gifts of the Earth take away the disease from the owner, protect from negative energy influences and failures. They enhance intuition, which makes it possible to feel the danger and take action in time, long before the trouble begins.

Universal Zodiac Healers

If you are sick, be sure to purchase stones according to your zodiac sign. You will feel better, your body will begin to recover faster. Regular wearing of talismans rejuvenates all organs, gives strength, strengthens the immune system. All this is due to the subtle vibrations that the mineral emits. It seems to tune in to you and correct your energy, bringing it to the most natural balance.

Gems according to the zodiac for spiritual development

Zodiac helpers are also valued when doing spiritual practices. By applying them, it is easier to tune in to certain frequencies, and meditations become better.

The magic of patron minerals

The magical properties of the zodiac patrons are incredible! They help make dreams come true. The main thing is to choose the right talisman and establish a connection with it. Many magicians and healers are aware of the power that natural stones possess according to the signs of the zodiac, and successfully use them in ceremonies and rituals.

A selection of stones by zodiac sign

One zodiac sign, as a rule, suits not one gem, but several. It is ideal to have in stock everything that matches your sign. Then you can choose a specific assistant for different situations. It depends on your desires and needs. If you are new to stones, pick one up and try it out. Then expand your collection.

Any precious and semi-precious stones according to the signs of the zodiac can be worn in a frame, both from precious metals and from ordinary ones. True, some gems reveal their potential more in gold, others in silver, and some show themselves perfectly in any metal. You need to know the subtleties, which can also be read on the pages of our website.

A variety of stones for all zodiac signs

In our online store you will always find stones by zodiac sign at low prices. Thanks to a wide range, you can choose talismans in the form of pendants, beads, key rings or any other types of jewelry.

Pay attention and care to your zodiac stones, take care of them regularly, and they will thank you with their patronage!

Among all the wonders of nature, the world of stones and minerals is distinguished by a fantastic variety and harmony of combinations of color and shape. Perfection contrasts with fragility, and the geometry of forms can bewitch. Nature is the most talented artist, her works are priceless, they are endowed with ancient energy, strength and divine beauty. The world of stones is represented by thousands of types of shapes and colors. And the structure of the mineral can often only be seen under a microscope, since the crystalline formations are so small that they are not visible to the naked eye.

The variety of crystals is as great as the variety of human faces. Like us, crystals have not only an individual appearance, but also internal energy. Each stone has its own character and power. The color of minerals is diverse and variable, this is primarily due to the occurrence various elements into the crystal lattice. Each mineral is formed as a result of synthesis, which occurs according to the strict laws of physics and chemistry.

The fantasy of nature gives crystals bizarre shapes, whether it be a bunch of Mesolithic stems, a sandy rose of gypsum, a mysterious bismuth labyrinth or a whole universe inside an agate geode. No wonder these treasures become coveted collectibles. In this case, I was no exception. The set of my minerals can hardly be called a collection, but it contains stones that are dear to me, which are with me for a long time, feed me with strength and inspiration.

And today I want to talk about the main and most common types of crystals: druses, geodes and single crystals.

Druza(translated from German Druse means "brush"
is a set of intergrown crystals. However, not all crystalline intergrowths are considered to be druse. Druse is usually understood as intergrown crystals randomly located on the same base. The size and number of crystals in a druse may vary. For example, druse, the crystal size of which is a few millimeters is called brushed. A druse with a flat base and crystals directed away from the center is called flower. Such formations line the walls of voids, grow on the walls of cracks, and occur in open rock cavities. Aggregates in the form of druses of crystals are characteristic of many minerals - quartz, calcite, fluorite, pyrite, barite, feldspars, garnets, etc.

Drusa in a more global sense is a multitude of crystals coexisting together in harmony and peace. This is the personification of a developed society, where each of its members is unique and perfect, but they all live on a common basis, solving common problems. Each crystal affects its neighbors both with its own energy and with the one that it received from its loved ones. Charging each other, druse crystals radiate powerful energy into the surrounding space. Druses are great for cleaning a room as they absorb, transform and radiate energy.

Geode(from Greek geodes, which means "earthy", "earthlike")
- these are geological formations, voids in rocks, the walls of which are usually lined with druses of crystals or spherulitic structures. The shape of the geode can be any, but more often it is round or ellipsoidal. Their sizes can be from several millimeters to several meters. The largest geodes can reach a value of more than 1 meter and are called caves. Small ones, less than 1 cm in size are called tonsils. Geodes are especially common, consisting of minerals of the quartz group (amethyst, rock crystal, agate, citrine, chalcedony, etc.), but they are also characteristic of many other minerals deposited in voids. The largest amethyst geode (Empress of Uruguay) weighs 2.5 tons and is over 3 meters in size.

Due to their rounded shape, geodes collect energy inward, structure, purify and radiate it outward through crystals. Due to the concave shape and many crystals, the energy is enhanced, but unlike single crystals and drusen, it radiates more gently. Geodes are considered shaman stones and are used to gain visions and enter an altered state. The geode is perfect not only for decorating the house, but also for cleaning the space from negative energy. Like druses, geodes can and should be charged with the energy of the sun, moon or candles (fire).

Monocrystal
is a separate homogeneous crystal having a continuous crystal lattice. The external shape of a single crystal is determined by its lattice and the conditions (mainly speed and uniformity) of crystallization. A slowly grown single crystal almost always acquires a well-defined natural cut. And at a high crystallization rate, instead of a single crystal, homogeneous polycrystals (or crystalline grains) are formed, consisting of many small single crystals. Examples of faceted natural single crystals are single crystals of quartz, rock salt, Icelandic spar, diamond, topaz, fluorite, etc.

Single crystals are excellent concentrators, conductors and energy converters. Double-ended single crystals, in contrast to single-vertex crystals, can simultaneously conduct energy in both directions. In lithotherapy, single crystals are used to restore energy channels, to clearly direct the energy of the stone to certain organs. Single crystals are able to bring out the negative and at the same time fill with new positive energy. They are great for restoring and structuring the personality, uniting consciousness and spirit.