In the "Ural Tales" by Pavel Bazhov, a copper emerald is mentioned more than once. An amazing mineral of light green or blue-green color is called dioptase and even emerald diamond. It is so similar to a real emerald that only experienced jewelers can distinguish between gems.
The gem belonged to emeralds until 1799. It was called Dioptase by the Russian chemist Lovitz, who experimentally proved the difference between jewelry. The high transparency and purity of the stone became the reason for its obtaining the name of the copper emerald.
Features of the
The mineral is named Ashirite after the owner of the largest deposits of stones of a rich dark shade, a Bukhara merchant.
Dioptase or ashirite is most often extracted in its pure form. Crystals are usually small in size. Deposits are found in places with occurrence of silicon and copper.
The natural sample is translucent or completely transparent. It dissolves well in acid, and hardly melts when heated. The color ranges from emerald green to dark green with gaps in thin edges.
In ancient times, the gem was called "a healing heart" and was endowed with amazing properties. According to beliefs, he gave the owner the energy of warmth and light, freeing him from internal emotional emptiness and mental pain.
Properties
A distinctive feature of ashirite is its coldness. Therefore, it is not recommended to constantly wear jewelry with him due to the risk of weakening feelings, attachments and even a possible deterioration in relations with others. The talisman is contraindicated only for Cancers and Aries. The rest of the zodiac signs can wear jewelry.
But the stone perfectly supports material well-being. It is ideal for people in business as it helps build business relationships. The talisman makes the owner more observant and judicious. The amulet stimulates the desire to learn.
Among healers, the mineral has found application in the treatment of cardiac diseases. It promotes better oxygenation of the blood, gets rid of blood clots and formed cholesterol plaques. It is recommended to wear a pendant with a jewel to prevent cardiovascular ailments.
Since ashirit absorbs excess energy, it is advised to wear it for overly emotional and active people. Dioptase necklaces are considered a good remedy for respiratory diseases.
Normalizes dioptase of the digestive tract and liver. dioptase heals wounds, ulcers, puts in order the activity of the nervous system, relieves insomnia.
Care
A fragile gem is difficult to process. For this reason, novice craftsmen prefer to make jewelry with raw specimens.
Traditionally, to remove small cracks, the stone is smeared with cedar oil. Such processing makes the surface shiny and smooth. Most often, multi-stage cutting is used.
Basically, dioptase is used in jewelry. Ornaments of amazing beauty are made of stone. The gem is popular all over the world among collectors. Also, a special coloring pigment is obtained from the stone for writing icons.
Mineral care requires careful attention. Store items made of copper emerald separately from others, in a bag or box. For cleaning, once a month, the jewelry is washed under running water and gently wiped dry.
Artificially obtained stones from natural ones are distinguished by great purity, brightness and saturation of hue. The crystals obtained by the laboratory method have the correct shape.
