1. Nature of carnelian
2. Carnelian classification
3. Scope of carnelian
4. The healing properties of carnelian
5. Cornelian and magic
6. Zodiac and carnelian

Many minerals have attracted the attention of people since ancient times for their unique unique colors and properties. Carnelian is such a natural stone striking in its beauty. Translucent mineral with a color range from red-brown to yellow, with hazy divorces, has interesting magical properties.

Nature of carnelian

For geologists, carnelian is one of the varieties chalcedony , which is a silicon oxide with iron impurities, the amount of which determines the spectrum of its color from reddish-brown to orange tones. Depending on the prevalence of a particular shade, chalcedony is called:

• carnelian - orange minerals with a hint of red, yellow or pink;
• carnelian - dark stones, with a predominance of red-brown color.

In nature, carnelian occurs together with other varieties of chalcedony formed in volcanic lava flows and their vents. According to geologists, the color of chalcedony appears on the surface of volcanic rocks under the influence of sunlight.

The main deposits of carnelian in Russia, eastern regions of Siberia, in the Yakut region, Buryatia, Chita and Amur regions. The gem deposits of the chalcedony group are located in the Indian states, Mongolia, USA in Montana, Madagascar, Uruguay, Brazil.

Carnelian is a mineral distinguished by a huge variety of colors. No one could even find closely resembling stones. Minerals, depending on their deposits, have special properties that are characteristic only for certain places:

In antiquity, carnelian stone was used as a means: to strengthen the heart, in case of thyroid gland diseases, to treat gums by rinsing with water, with pieces of carnelian kept in it for 2 hours, to treat chronic rhinitis and sinusitis.

Carnelian classification

Made ceremonial products from carnelian with cut out clover leaves, were considered a symbol of the goddess Isis. Such decorations expressed a request to the great goddess in the patronage, protection during life and after death.

The color spectrum of chalcedony qualifies this stone into several groups:

According to its structure, chalcedony can be divided:

• agates, minerals with concentric and rectilinear stripes, ocellar pattern, with the outlines of a flower and an inky blot;
• Engidros - a kind of chalcedony inside a crystal with space, filled with water;
• mineral dendragat with inclusions of crystals of manganese and iron compounds.

Scope of carnelian

Since ancient times, carnelian has been used to make talismans and amulets, giving it magical properties. When creating jewelry, the obligatory framing of this stone with gold and silver was considered. This mineral does not exceed its value only diamonds , emerald , pearls and opal .

This stone is given special attention in the East from ancient times to the present day. Rings, talismans, amulets are made not only Muslims, for centuries this stone, having the properties of a gem, became the property of connoisseurs of unique chalcedonies.

Carnelian served to decorate statuettes, cups, cameos, making carved seals, jewelry and ritual decorations. The color features of carnelian used by jewelers in Russia. They framed the salaries of icons, miter and panagy with carnelian. In museums you can admire the creation of Russian master jewelers.

The healing properties of carnelian

The ancient healers widely used the properties of carnelian in the treatment of many diseases. Used gem in the composition of mixtures and different compositions as:

• sedatives;
• the restoring strength of the component;
• therapeutic agent for diseases of the lungs and urinary organs;
• component that improves the action of the endocrine system of the body;
• improves blood circulation.

Since deep times, folk healers have recommended the wearing of beads, rings, bracelets for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the spine and spleen. Those suffering from thyroid disease are recommended to wear a necklace of carnelian.

Using the properties of carnelian as a means of cleansing the body is not an exaggeration or fantasy. The wounded, who wore a stone on their bodies, quickly recovered from their wounds.

The bactericidal effect of carnelian is used by physicians and traditional healers at the present time. Tincture of powdered orange chalcedony strengthens the teeth and disinfects the mouth after eating. Modern lithotherapists are able to choose for each person their own stone, which will protect against diseases.

Cornelian and magic

Endowing each stone with certain qualities, the ancient people considered the carnelian as a stone protector against black magic, protecting the wearer from the premature loss of vitality.

In all countries, cornelian was given magical abilities to save family and love. Rusich used this stone as a love talisman. For Greeks, cornelian is the material for creating wedding decorations.

A special relationship to the carnelian in the countries of the East. To this day, it serves as a stone for creating amulets, for protecting its owner from the effects of unkind spells, inducing damage, and the influence of people associated with black magic.

Zodiac and carnelian

All the customs associated with stones came to us from antiquity. It is natural for a person to have a desire to look into the future, to find ways to save himself and his loved ones from troubles, troubles and diseases. Therefore, in the world around him, he was looking for such opportunities.

The beauty of natural stones, their mystery people associated with their magical effects. Some types of stones in contact with the human body, had a visible effect.

The warm, attractive form of the mineral is endowed with the ability of the ancients to preserve the strength of such wonderful forces as love and loyalty. The owners of the stone, according to the beliefs of the ancient magicians, have the ability to inextinguish a strong feeling, at the same time the stone serves as protection against the effect of love spells. Use the magical properties and power of the stone, creating amulets to protect the wearer from the negative external forces.

Mineral has such magical qualities:

Magicians of all times recommend that people with creative inclinations wear rings and bracelets with carnelian. It is believed that this provides the owner with energy from space.

They caution to carry the stone in a suspended state, as in this embodiment, the carnelian manifests such properties as increased anger.

Stone interspersed with a fibrous, hazy pattern, has a negative energy.

Each zodiac sign is endowed with special symbols, its own stones, metal, and wood. Cornelian is favorable in its effect to Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Lions and Virgins. Everyone born under these signs is protected by the sun stone.

Scorpio inaccessible positive properties of carnelian. For this sign, the stone gives excessive excitement. But at the time of crisis situations in work, in creative work, one can peer into a drawing to acquire positive energy. (See also - The magical properties of carnelian )