sapphire stone - this is the highest category of precious minerals, along with diamonds, emeralds and rubies.This variety of corundum.It has a lot of "fancy" colors (green, yellow, orange, pink), but the most sought after intense blue sapphires.The best quality stones and rich deposits are found in Thailand, India and Sri Lanka.In Russia, there are no large deposits of sapphires, it is often incidental findings in corundum, which can be cut.The most well-known domestic deposits are located in the Urals and Kola Peninsula.Ural stones sapphires have expressed a gray tint, Kola - a greenish glow.
Modern industry puts minerals processing before sale to strengthen, align or mitigate staining.For example, the impact of the diffusion of the upper layers of colors of stones in different colors, and the heat makes sapphires with a gray shade cornflower blue.These minerals are highly prized in jewelry because they look great and cabochon and faceted.The sapphires are always rutile is present.Its fibers refract light in such a way that there is a six-rayed star.In Russia, a mineral called ruby azure, thereby determining how beautiful sapphire-stone.Photos can not convey the play of light in this masterpiece of nature.
In the ancient world the stones sapphires were considered sacred in the East and in Europe.Wearing jewelry with them had the right to a minister of religion, as he personified the dedication, humility and unfailing chastity.One theory about the origin of the name of the mineral said that he was "like Saturn."Until the 19th century, they called sapphires all blue stones, and only with the development of chemistry has become current scientific and not the color separation.
sapphire stone in medieval Europe is a stone associated with the nuns and love of truth, virtue, in good conscience, modesty and unselfishness.There are Catholic tradition about a stone that helps the owner to distinguish lies from truth.In the modern practice of magic gem sapphire is used by those who want a better and deeper understanding of the world.Decorating with this mineral establish strong ties with the surrounding concrete human reality.It is believed that the best sapphire for people born in the constellation Sagittarius: women are advised to wear it on his chest, for example, as a pendant, and men - in a ring.
oldest medical science in the world - Ayurveda - says that sapphires affect the heart chakra.But these stones are quite competent in solving problems with the kidneys, in diseases of the urinary tract and bladder, and, among other things, have an antiviral effect.Many laboratory studies have shown that sapphires help to refine treatment of both natural and chemical agents.Moreover, wearing jewelry with this mineral can completely replace the preventive measure for various diseases.But should immediately warn: up to 35 years relationship with sapphire contraindicated.It is a stone grave, and wear it can only mature people.
