Stone antigorite

Antigorite is a mineral of the class of layered silicates, from the serpentine group. It got its name from the place of its first discovery in 1840 - Antigorio, Italy. At the same time, it was officially recognized as a separate gem and described by E. Schweitzer. Antigorite is a difficult gem. Like any natural crystals, it has a special energy power, which manifests itself in vibrations that affect the health and life of the owner.

Description

Antigorite is formed predominantly in hydrothermally altered ultramafic and carbonate rocks. The hues of the gem are mostly green in color, ranging from pale green to emerald green, with occasional white crystals that are considered very rare.

The brilliance of a mineral depends on growth conditions and impurities. So, you can find crystals with a glassy luster, and sometimes there are aggregates in which the luster can be oily, dull, and waxy. But the transparency of the stone is imperfect. In most cases, these are opaque minerals.

Antigorite does not have increased hardness. This figure is only 2,5 points on the Mohs scale. In rare cases, this characteristic reaches 3,5 points, but the stone still remains quite fragile.

Healing and magical properties

The healing properties of antigorite include:

• cleanses the body of toxins and toxins;
• stabilizes the functions of the digestive system;
• accelerates the metabolism in the body;
• helps to get rid of constipation or, conversely, diarrhea.

As for the magical properties, antigorite as a talisman is able to attract good luck, protect from trouble, contribute to the prosperity and success of its owner. It is recommended to be worn by high-ranking officials, officials, directors, who are subordinate to a large number of people. In this case, the gem will help to make the right decision, on which the fate of more than one person depends. Also, the mineral helps to gain authority and become more self-confident.

Application

As a rule, antigorite is mainly used in construction as a decorative stone. If you combine it with marble, you can get a beautiful spotted finish, which is also called "antique green".

As for jewelry, the mineral, due to its fragility, is very difficult to process, so it is not used as an insert in jewelry. But decorative elements from antigorite can be found quite often. These are figurines, vases, flowerpots, dishes, fragments of furniture and other household items.

Who suits antigorite according to the sign of the zodiac

According to astrologers, antigorite is under the auspices of the planet Saturn, therefore it is most suitable for such zodiac signs as Capricorns and Aquarius. It is able to awaken in its owner a thirst for life, optimism, joy, and also suppress despondency, spleen and the state of "dropped hands".

As for the rest of the signs, the mineral has no contraindications. However, if you decide to purchase a gem, then it is worth remembering that it is not recommended to wear it all the time. It is best if from time to time you “leave him alone” so that he is cleansed of informational energy and cleansed of the negative received.