red amber

Perhaps few people know that amber is an amazing stone, because it can be painted in a variety of shades, the number of which exceeds 250 varieties. The most common is yellow amber, honey, almost orange. However, there are such types of it that amaze with the depth of color and color saturation. These include red amber, with ruby- red tint.

Description

Red amber, like all other types of stone, is not a mineral, it does not form crystals. This is a petrified fossil resin, hardened resin of the oldest coniferous trees of the Upper Cretaceous and Paleogene periods.

About 45-50 million years ago, a huge number of coniferous trees grew in the south of the Scandinavian Peninsula and adjacent territories within the boundaries of the modern Baltic Sea. Constant climate change caused a natural reaction of vegetation - abundant resin production. Under the influence of natural factors and due to the interaction with oxygen, it oxidized, covered with a crust and accumulated more and more every day.

Rivers and streams gradually washed away such formations that fell on the ground, and carried them away into the stream of water that flowed into the ancient sea (modern Kaliningrad). This is how the largest amber deposit, Palmnikenskoye, appeared.

Red amber is characterized by the following indicators:

• gloss - resin;
• hardness - 2,5 on the Mohs scale;
• most often transparent, but there are also completely opaque specimens;
• cleavage is absent;
• electrified by friction;
• combustible - ignites even from the flame of a match;
• when interacting with oxygen, it is actively oxidized (aging), which after a certain period of time leads to a change in composition, color.

The largest deposit of red amber is located on Sakhalin (Russia).

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It has long been scientifically proven that amber, regardless of its shade, has a positive healing effect on the human body. According to esotericists and magicians, he also has magical manifestations. However, these properties directly depend on the color of the stone.

Magic

Red amber is a powerful energy amulet. It is worn as a talisman or amulet, believing that in this way one can protect oneself from negativity and evil spells.

The magical properties of red amber include:

• protects from damage, evil eye, curse;
• reveals the best qualities of character in a person;
• clears thoughts of negativity, fills with optimism, love of life;
• attracts good luck, financial well-being;
• protects family ties from ill-wishers;
• attracts the attention of the opposite sex;
• awakens hidden creative talents, gives inspiration;
• enhances passion in love relationships.

Treatment

Red amber contains acid, the positive effect of which has long been proven and is widely used not only in industry, but also in medicine. So, the healing properties of the stone include:

• relieves headache and toothache;
• improves metabolism;
• prevents skin aging, eliminates wrinkles;
• strengthens the immune system;
• has a calming and at the same time powerful energy effect;
• normalizes the thyroid gland;
• has hypoallergenic, antibacterial, antistatic properties;
• helping with insomnia, excessive anxiety and irritability;
• helps in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system: rheumatism, arthrosis, improves bone fusion;
• improves the condition of hair, nails;
• cleanses the body of waste and toxins.

Application

Most often, red amber is used in the jewelry industry. To do this, take high quality specimens, with pure transparency, uniform color. Various jewelry is made from it: beads, bracelets, earrings, rings, pendants and many others. It looks amazing in gold or silver. Especially popular is a stone with various natural inclusions: insects, air bubbles, feathers, blades of grass.

Also, red amber can be used in the manufacture of souvenirs and various household items. This includes figurines, balls, caskets, cigarette cases, coasters, mirrors, combs, watches, dishes, chess, key rings and more. Such gizmos are not only aesthetically beautiful, but also bring happiness, health and good luck.

Who is suitable for the sign of the zodiac

According to astrologers, red amber is a stone of fiery signs - Leo, Sagittarius, Aries. In this case, he will work at full capacity and bring a lot of positive things to these people in life.

That's who red amber is not recommended for, so it's Taurus. Everyone else can use the stone both as an amulet and just as an ornament.