Such a mysterious shimmering luster, like Belomorite, is rarely found in other natural gems. Connoisseurs compare the amazing radiance with a frosty northern morning, and with the tints of silk, and with the smooth surface of the sea. The stone is loved by both young people and venerable collectors.
The first mention of an unusual gem appeared in 1925. During a walk along the shores of the White Sea, the mineral was discovered by the Soviet mineralogist Alexander Fersman. The shining of the stone reminded the scientist of the shimmering sea on a summer night.
Appearance and features
A variety of feldspar is characterized by a layered structure, low hardness and high fragility. Mineral of white shade in sunlight casts a greenish, golden or azure color. The popular name for the gem is “fisheye”.
An amazing feature of the jewel is the interior lighting, aduliriscence or blue shimmer effect. The property manifests itself especially beautifully in jewelry. Therefore, belomorite is willingly used by jewelers. Most often, products are set in white metal.
Its fragility does not allow giving a bizarre shape to the stone. Therefore, the most common form remains teardrop. Large spherical amulets made of gem are very popular.
Properties
It has a stone and magical properties. It gives the wearer a passion for order. The owner not only starts cleaning the house, but also seeks to sort out his own feelings and thoughts.
Magical
Since the gem arouses interest in bringing home comfort, it is usually given to young housewives.
Promotes the amulet to resolve problems and gain peace of mind. The stone of good mood is preferred by men seeking to streamline their life.
According to signs, the Belomorite laid on Christmas day under the pillow will show an unmarried girl her betrothed. The mineral develops intuition, protects against negativity, relieves depression.
Therapeutic
The jewels have healing properties. Fisheye gives a more attentive attitude to health, disciplines. The gem has a positive effect on the work of the nervous system.
Belomorite helps to improve blood circulation, normalize sleep and get rid of headaches. The stone is believed to help facilitate pregnancy and childbirth.
A gem for representatives of the water element will become an excellent talisman.
Compatibility with zodiac signs
It suits Scorpios, Pisces and Cancers. Enhances the amulet leadership abilities, endows with intuition. Representatives of other signs of the zodiac will also be able to wear the amulet.
Aries will become more disciplined, Aquarius will find calmness.
Gemini will learn to plan the future and make the right decisions. However, it is best to wear jewelry only during the waxing moon.
The stone has no effect on Virgo and Taurus. However, you should not wear it all the time. Belomorite negatively affects the representatives of Lions and Capricorns.
Care
It is necessary to treat the "fish eye" very carefully. To preserve a spectacular shine for a long time, you need:
for cleaning, you can not even use soapy water, especially chemistry;
- protect jewelry from falling;
- store in a dark place separately from other products;
- do not allow hygiene products to come into contact with the stone, remove before bathing.
To clean it from dirt, the gem is placed in cool clean water for a quarter of an hour or washed under running water.
Glass fakes are not uncommon. The main difference is a noble, discreet radiance. A natural mineral never looks cheap, unlike a shiny catchy imitation. At a right angle, a real stone never shines, otherwise it looks from different angles. This is unusual for a fake.
