adularia stone

Adularia or, as it is also called, the moonstone is so popular that it is often mentioned both in literature and in feature films and even cartoons. In fact, he has many names that were given to him at different times, but officially he is recognized as an adular. In addition to its high performance and unique appearance, the moonstone is also distinguished by special magical properties.

Description

Adularia is a relatively rare and very valuable stone. It belongs to a variety of orthoclase - a rock-forming mineral from the class of silicates, one of the varieties of feldspars. The moonstone got its name in honor of the first place of discovery - Switzerland, the Adula mountains.

Adularia features include:

• average hardness - 6-6,5 points on the Mohs scale;
• the presence of iridescence in some minerals is a special property that manifests itself in the form of a multi-colored reflection in bright light on an even chip of stones and especially after their processing;
• some crystals have the effect of a "cat's eye", therefore they are valued above their counterparts;
• the gem is very fragile, sensitive to mechanical shocks;
• basic shades - colorless, yellow, pale blue, grayish;
• shine - glassy, ​​strong, with a pearly overflow;
• the transparency is imperfect, but the stone is translucent in the light.

The largest deposits:

• Sri Lanka;
• Australia;
• Brazil;
• India;
• Tanzania;
• USA.

Magical and healing properties

Like all natural minerals, adularia is credited with magical and healing properties, and endowed with a special mystical power.

With regard to magical manifestations, the moonstone is considered the most suitable for those born on the full moon. But the opinions of magicians regarding the stone agree on only one thing: adularia is a gem not of action, but of creation. It is unlikely to help you achieve your goals, become more courageous or riskier, or attract good luck. Rather, it is designed for inner calm, as well as smoothing out some sharp corners in the character. It promotes complete relaxation and relaxation, and also brings thoughts "in order".

The healing properties of adularia are also manifested in a special way. The gem, in order to fully manifest its energy and help the owner, constantly needs contact with the body. It does not matter how you wear the moonstone - as a talisman or decoration - the main thing is to ensure that it constantly touches the skin.

The medicinal properties of adularia include:

• calms a person, relieves aggression, anger;
• promotes relaxation, helps to "switch" from the hassle and problems;
• eliminates insomnia, improves sleep patterns, relieves disturbing dreams;
• helps to get rid of salt deposits in the joints and in the bile ducts;
• stabilizes the hormonal system.

Application

Adularia is highly valued by collectors. In the jewelry industry, it is used as an inexpensive ornamental semi-precious stone. As a rule, it is cut cabochon or in the form of flat inserts. It is in this form that the shade of the gem, as well as its optical effects and mother-of-pearl overflow, are most fully manifested.

The mineral is used as an insert in such types of jewelry:

• rings;
• beads;
• earrings;
• brooches;
• bracelets;
• pendants and pendants.

Who suits adularia according to the zodiac sign

Most of all, the mineral is suitable for such zodiac signs as Cancers and Pisces. They can count on the help of the stone at any time of the day or night, regardless of the state of the moon. The gem is also favorable to Taurus. However, the rest of the signs should be careful in dealing with a mother-of-pearl crystal, and it is better for Leo and Sagittarius to completely abandon the purchase of an adularia.