Mysterious stone amber, perhaps the most interesting of all gems.The stone of organic origin, whose name is associated with many myths, legends and beliefs.So far, it remains a mystery to scientists studying its properties, as it contains a lot of new mysteries.One of the ancient Greek legend says that the stone amber - it tears the sisters of Phaeton, which turned into poplar trees and began to exude resin droplets, mourning brother.The son of Helios was punished by Zeus for being unable to hold the reins of a chariot.For this offense Phaethon was thrown to the ground, where it crashed on the rocks.Saddened by his sister, the daughter of the sun-god, turned into a beautiful poplar, mourning the victims.Their bitter tears fell into the river that flowed beneath them, turning in a warm, sunny stone.Since then, the stone of the sun and sadness helps people cope with the pain of loss: the survivors of the mountain, a chance to start life anew, finding the strength to do so.
amber - a stone whose properties are well known in medicine and industry, really is a resin of coniferous trees.Because of this mineral has a lot of different colors and shades.Many millions of years ago, conifers grow, isolated resin die.Went century, sometimes the sea land used to be covered, and from the trees remained the only resin, washed with water, to give it soft forms.From the cold sea waves hardened pieces and then thrown on the shore.There are transparent, yellow, red and even black varieties of the sun stone.Primary deposits - mineral layers that are on the ten-depth, often they are not suitable for jewelry and crafts.This amber is involved in industrial medicine.90% of stocks of this gem is located in the Baltic Sea (Kaliningrad and the Baltic states).250 known species of this mineral.
Jewelry stone.Amber in its splendor
amulets and charms, beads, rings, bracelets, statues and figurines, boxes, vases, snuff boxes, candlesticks, rosaries, as well as an analogue of the monetary unit - it was made of amber or with his presence and greatly appreciatedin trade circles.Coveted Baltic stone firmly entrenched in fashion, rich in ancient Roman know he is made of bowls and vessels, bas-relief, various decorative items, but most of all decorations.In the country of the Rising Sun amber cherry color worn by members of the imperial family.The famous architectural monument of the Amber Room is made up of mosaic panels made from amber.
Healing stone.Amber guard health
Even in ancient times knew about the healing properties of this stone.Panacea for all diseases.Many carry it with you for prevention.It soothes and protects against mental disorders, treat prostatitis and kidney stones.Sunny doctor copes with poor eyesight, and heart disease, bleeding, stomach ulcers and lung.Treats vertigo, viral diseases, and in addition, the powder is applied to the stone fractures and wounds.
magical properties of amber
its owner stone gives beauty, attracts luck and love, treats apathy and depression.Amber gives its owner the victorious qualities and protects from enemies, the evil spell.Easy delivery promises amber expectant mothers, newlyweds - a long and happy life, love and loyalty, farmers - a rich harvest and wealth.
Astrology and amber
Stone, whose zodiac sign - lion, constellation sun bears his leadership and national recognition.Women give sexual attractiveness to the opposite sex, men - power and authority.Generally, amber fits all except Taurus and Capricorn.The most preferred mineral for the Baltic Aries and Gemini.
piece of happiness
If you happen to spend time on the Baltic Sea coast, try your luck, get a piece of happiness.In the sand or the sea, somewhere in the rocks on the surface or at depth in the algae is waiting for you your solar gift.
