In nature, there are a huge number of stones and minerals. All of them are unique in their own way. However, black crystal is considered one of the most mysterious and beautiful, and the photos, which will be presented below in the article, confirm this.
Around this stone there are many legends that make it clear that for centuries, mankind has been interested in minerals and tried to reveal its secret. It is worth considering in more detail what this crystal is, as well as what its physical and magical properties are.
Description
Black crystal has other names - tar, gypsy, morion. Mineral is a type of rauchtopaz (smoky crystal).
Morion can be painted black or dark brown. One of the features of the stone is its glass luster.
In general, minerals of such colors are rarely found in nature. However, black crystal has such a color due to radioactive radiation, which affects the mineral in the places of its deposits.
It is worth noting that during moderate heating, the morion turns brown or yellow. And if the heating temperature is very high, then you can achieve the fact that the black crystal becomes transparent. Subsequently, the stone can restore its color if it is subjected to x-ray radiation.
Legends of morion
There are several interesting tales of black crystal. The first of them says that this mineral served as protective glasses for glasses worn by the pharaoh Tutankhamun himself. With their help, he protected his eyes from bright sunlight.
Also, some chronicles have preserved evidence that in the Middle Ages alchemists used the mineral to search for the mythical philosophical stone. They hoped that black rock crystal would help them achieve their main goal - to learn how to turn base metals into gold.
In Russia, there were rumors that this mineral is in the possession of Morena. Legend has it that this heavenly maiden (the goddess of death and winter) wore a ring with black crystal on her finger, which she received as a gift from the inhabitants of the dark kingdom. It was this ornament that endowed her with power and granted immortality.
Mineral deposits and use
Morion is a common mineral that is most commonly found in Asia, Europe, Africa and America. However, especially large crystals are mined in Kazakhstan.
Historical evidence suggests that the ancient Egyptians were the first to start using morion in everyday life. During excavations in the tombs of Thebes, thin plates made of this mineral were repeatedly found, to which thin arches of bronze were attached. Such findings suggest that with the help of black crystal, people made the first sunglasses. It is worth noting that such historical data are a confirmation of legends.
After annealing (receiving refinement of gems), black crystal is used in jewelry. Often, craftsmen resort to the fact that they give the mineral to high-temperature processing. This helps to make the stone more noble and beautiful. However, after such manipulations, although it becomes more expensive in price, it loses its geological value.
In the last century, black crystal was used by man in the field of radio electronics. Various mechanisms and parts were made from it.
Physical properties
In chemistry, black crystal has its own formula - SiO2. The crystals of the mineral are very large, opaque, but they have the ability to shine through. The syngony of the stone is trigonal, but cleavage is absent.
The colors of the stone, as noted earlier, can be varied - from dark gray and brown shades to charcoal black. At the same time, the mineral has a beautiful glass luster.
When a stone is cracked, a conchoid fracture is formed. The hardness of black crystal on the Mohs scale is 7, and the density of the mineral is 2.65 g / cm 3 .
Healing qualities
The healing properties of black crystal are used by adherents of lithotherapy. This method of alternative medicine assures people that the mineral is able to overcome the craving for drugs, tobacco and alcohol. In addition, according to some folk healers, morion is also able to exert influence on a person at a psychological level, suppressing cravings for gambling and other addictions.
The healing properties of stone (black rock crystal) can have a positive effect on joints. The therapeutic effect of the stone extends to the human circulatory system. The mineral is able to reduce pain in inflammatory processes in the joints and purify the blood.
Also, people who used morion, claim that it helps to increase the duration of sleep. However, there is an opinion that if you fall asleep in your hands with this mineral, you are unlikely to be able to feel rested no matter how long the dream was.
According to the adherents of mineralotherapy, black crystal helps to eliminate toxins from the body, helps to reduce the recovery period after a stroke and heart attack, and also helps to strengthen the spine. However, it is important to note that clinical studies that would confirm the positive effect of stone on the human body have not been conducted.
Magical properties
The mineral is often used as a natural material to create various amulets. They are worn by soothsayers and sorcerers who are sure that morion is extremely dangerous for ordinary people, since the stone acts as a guide to the world of the afterlife. Therefore, in no case should you put the mineral under the pillow during sleep.
Some argue that a demonic entity can be enclosed in black crystal. In this case, the stone for her will act as a dungeon. Therefore, according to esotericists, it is extremely important to know who the former owner of the mineral was, otherwise you can incur trouble. There are also adherents of the idea that black crystal is able to protect its master from evil spirits and help in gaining material prosperity.
As a talisman, it is best for women to choose earrings with Morion, and for men - a ring. In addition, it is worth considering that if the stone was fired during jewelry processing, then its magical properties will not be so strong, unlike primordial crystals.
Jewelry, the use of which is used as an amulet, will allow women to become more perspicacious and teach to see a lie. Men who choose such a crystal as a talisman will gain the gift of eloquence and increase their chance to become popular among girls.
It should be remembered that when wearing jewelry for a short time, the stone is not only safe for its owner, but also useless. But if you contact him constantly, then only then strength awakens in him. However, in order not to incur trouble, it is best to take breaks in contact with the mineral.
Who should use the zodiac mineral?
In general, all representatives of the zodiac circle can wear this stone. However, there are several very important conditions. First of all, the owner of the jewelry with black crystal should be self-confident, patient and hardy. Otherwise, the stone will take away human energy.
Scales and Crayfish are able to get more confidence from a stone when making decisions. In addition, the mineral is also suitable for Capricorn. But Aries, Leo Sagittarius and Scorpions from wearing black crystal is better to refuse.
The most dangerous stone is for Scorpions. Morion awakens in them a craving for occultism and contributes to the choice of the dark magical side.
Conclusion
Black crystal is a mineral that is unique and mysterious in nature. Around him there are many legends and myths, but at the same time, man has learned to use it for useful purposes.
If we talk about the magical properties of the stone, it is important to remember that it can bring not only benefit to its owner, but also harm. Therefore, wearing jewelry with it should be very careful.