Not like everyone else, a unique, truly unusual mineral, fanned by legends and myths. Rutile quartz begins its history from the time of ancient Greece and Egypt. Over time, this stone was called by different, sometimes unusual names. Today hairy quartz is loved not only by collectors. Magicians, along with lithotherapists, highly appreciate the unusual properties of this gem.
History and origin
Rutilated quartz differs from other quartz in its peculiar pattern, reminiscent of human hair. Inclusions of rutile, which gives the stone a special look, gave rise to the name of the mineral - hairy quartz. Historically, the mineral was once called the "hair of Venus" (or Aphrodite). The ancient Romans and Greeks had a legend about the origin of this gem.
According to the legends, a long time ago the goddess of love decided to take a dip in a mountain lake. Having caught her hair on something, she imperceptibly lost a golden strand. Six months later, Venus decided to return to that place in search of the lost treasure.
The winter frost has already managed to freeze the waters of the lake, in which the hair of the goddess froze. At the same time, fascinated by the beauty of icy curls, Venus turned ice into a transparent mineral, leaving a piece of herself forever for people. Since then, her gift has become a symbol of love for a person.
Over time, this myth lost its significance, until the XNUMXth century. At the same time, the aristocrats of Russia and Europe were again absorbed by a beautiful legend, thanks to which quartz-hairy came into fashion among the upper classes. The mineral symbolized not love, as a pure and bright feeling, but carnal passion, love joys without obligations. The stone has become a rebellious attribute of a woman seeking to independently choose a partner in a patriarchal society.
Hairy quartz has been called by many names, but all of them, one way or another, were associated with sensuality. In addition to the "curls of Aphrodite", there was also the name "arrows of love", sometimes - "arrows of Cupid". Muslim poets called rutilated quartz with black patches "the beard of the prophet Mohammed." The gem was also called sagenite.
Today, only 1/5 of the mined stones are suitable for jewelry. From them, craftsmen make real masterpieces. The remaining gems "scatter" between collectors.
Stone deposits
This variety of quartz is quite widespread. At each deposit, various subspecies of stone are mined. For example, "cupid arrows", that is, quartz with black tourmaline inclusions, is mined in Brazil and in the north of the Urals, sometimes in Pakistan.
The main supplier of gemstones is Brazil and the Subpolar Urals. Hairy quartz is also found in Australia, Norway and the USA. On the territory of Kazakhstan, a stone with goethite impurities is mined.
physical properties
The main material for the formation of hairy, as well as for any other quartz, is silicon dioxide (or silica). Needle formations that create the effect of human hair are formed due to titanium dioxide (or rutile). Sometimes inclusions do not resemble hair, but clusters of triangles or multi-beam stars.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Formula | SiO2 |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Density | 2,6-2,65 g / cm³ |
| Kink | Crustaceous. |
| Cleavage | Imperfect. |
| Transparency | Transparent. |
| Brilliance | Glass is sometimes oily. |
| Color | Colorless or with patches of different colors. |
The main color of rutile inclusions is golden yellow, orange or black. Such "curls" are endowed with diamond brilliance. When quartz is permeated with green, red, brown or gray hairs, it means that it contains impurities of actinolite or goethite.
Varieties and colors
There is no clear classification of hairy quartz, since two identical crystals do not occur in nature. Each copy is single and unique, the pattern of the stone is always unique.
However, some particularly noticeable varieties of stone are called by their own names in order to distinguish them from the general mass of other hairies:
- Sagenite. The pattern of this stone resembles a set of triangles or other acute-angled figures.
- "Arrows of Cupid". This unofficial, vernacular name refers to hairballs with black inclusions.
- Kola hairy. Named after the place of production - the Kola Peninsula. This is a special kind of quartz, which differs from others in its translucency, smokyness, and the presence of spots. The hairs in such quartz are often black or green.
- Multi-colored hair. Rare stones with red, green or yellow inclusions.
All varieties of hairy (except Kola) are perfectly transparent. Thanks to this, multi-colored inclusions look contrasting and unusual.
Medicinal properties
Modern lithotherapy has advanced far in the study of minerals and their effect on the human body. If thousands of years ago, hairy quartz was famous as an antidote for snakebite and a remedy for hair growth, today stone healing experts have discovered a number of other useful properties of this gem.
The most important purpose of the "Aphrodite's curl" is to strengthen the immune system. As a result, a person feels a healing effect, life expectancy increases.
It is interesting! Many healers claim that the hairy man restores the body after mild radiation exposure. A person suffering from a mild form of radiation sickness needs such an amulet.
Hindu healers associate the mineral with the solar plexus area. Therefore, the hairy is responsible for the health of all organs under the influence of this chakra - the liver, spleen, stomach, pancreas.
The nugget is useful for the emotional state of a person, as it is able to:
- organize thoughts;
- get rid of insomnia;
- cope with depression;
- eliminate chronic fatigue.
The mineral is especially useful for women, as it normalizes the hormonal background, eliminating the associated female problems (menstrual irregularities, PMS).
For those who suffer from hair loss, the stone will also be an assistant, preventing baldness. Rutile quartz helps to solve problems with the heart and blood vessels. A hairy with red inclusions helps out with some diseases of the respiratory system.
Mineral Magic
Hairy quartz is a favorite attribute of sorcerers of antiquity. The Egyptians and Greeks have legends that describe the strong magical capabilities of the gem. First of all, the hairy man is a talisman of prophecies, revealing the gift of clairvoyance in a person. The stone will help the seer to see not only his future, but also the events to come for all mankind.
Do you know that the priests of Kemet (Ancient Egypt) looked into the future with the help of "hair of Venus". The stone showed the magicians whether health would return to the seriously ill pharaoh, whether the people would win the war, and whether the coming year would be fruitful.
Nowadays, people with paranormal abilities no less than the ancients believe in the power of the hairy and use it to enhance their visionary abilities. In addition, rutile quartz is a talisman of love. Renaissance women wore the gem in order to get married. At the same time, the main requirement was that the girl had the right to choose her own husband - out of love, and not by imposition.
Hairy quartz helps the wearer become more attractive, sexier in the eyes of the opposite sex. Women are advised to choose gems with light, golden blotches arranged randomly. Men should opt for a mineral with straight, clearly arranged hairs. The ideal talisman is an uncut crystal. Often, the magical powers of the stone are used by magicians for love spells or for making love amulets.
It is interesting! The ancient Greeks identified the hairs inside quartz with the threads of fate. According to mythology, the fate of each person is spun by moira - the spinners of fate. Such threads mark the path from the past to the future, while showing that life has a clearly defined beginning and end.
The hairy man owes his strong magical abilities to rutile. It is believed that this element enhances the magic of any mineral.
Ruthium quartz will help a person develop intuitive thinking, unleash creativity. Thanks to the amulet, a person will finally be able to do something that for a long time could not find an approach or inspiration. In addition, the mineral will serve a weak-willed person, protecting him from extraneous influence. The owner of the stone will learn to live with his own mind, becoming a full-fledged independent person.
Compatible with other stones
Hairy quartz is an air mineral. In addition to its element, the stone is favorable to Fire. Earth gems are not a match for him, just like water ones. The combination with Water, at best, will be neutral. In a bad scenario, such an alliance is fraught for a person with a deterioration in well-being, the emergence of unexpected problems.
Best friends for Venus curls are:
- Citrine.
- Chrysoprase.
- Rhinestone.
- Almandine.
- Pyrite.
- Pyrope.
- Uvarovite.
- Demantoid.
- Rauchtopaz.
- Amazonite.
- Grossular.
- Coral.
- Heliodor.
- Golden beryl.
- Tourmaline.
- Amethyst.
- Fluorite.
A categorical "NO":
- Chrysoberyl.
- Emerald.
- Alexandrita.
- Euclase.
- Topaz.
- Sapphire.
- Pearl.
- Aventurine.
- Chrysolite.
Neutral hairy behaves with:
- Chalcedony.
- Lapis lazuli.
- Morion.
- Heliotrope.
- Malachite.
- Jasper.
- Sarder.
- Gagat.
- Rhodochrosite.
- Turquoise.
- Cacholong.
Jewelry with mineral
By and large, the hairy is a collectible. There are not so many stones of jewelry suitability. Bracelets and beads are made from such specimens. The most beautiful samples flaunt in a silver frame or in gold (yellow or white). Hairy is not inserted into platinum. Jewelery prices vary.
- Beads are priced at 130 euros on average.
- Bracelet - 100-120 euros.
- Ring - from 800 euros.
- Pendant - from 110 euros.
- Earrings start from 120 euros.
Prices for gold items are slightly higher.
The hair is cut with a cabochon. And also use cutting wedges or stepped. Samples with golden, red, yellow or orange hairs are adorned in yellow gold. For other nuggets, white metals are used.
The wear resistance and strength of quartz allows you to create souvenirs from stone, as well as magical items.
How to distinguish a fake
The hairy is highly valued, especially by collectors. However, this mineral is not among the precious or semi-precious stones. "Arrow of Cupid" - an ornamental stone. Nevertheless, it is still possible to meet a glass imitation with artificial inclusions.
The only nuance that can alert you when buying is perfect, evenly spaced hairs. Natural stone is decorated with interspersed more randomly.
A guarantee that this is not a fake in front of you can only be given by a certificate of quality and a purchase in a trusted store. It is useless to evaluate the hardness of a gem - quartz in this indicator is equated to glass.
How to wear and care
Hairy quartz is a very special mineral. It is better to buy such a stone not according to the lunar calendar, but according to the seasons. Winter is not the best time to buy. It will be more useful to make a purchase on a sunny summer day, or in early autumn or late spring.
"Aphrodite's curl", first of all, a magical talisman. Left-sided wearing of products (rings, bracelets on the left hand) will help preserve the existing love bonds, give the gift of prophecy. Jewelry on the right hand will attract changes in life, including new love. However, it is worth remembering that in order to do this, the stone will destroy existing relationships.
In any case, hairy can not be worn for a long time or constantly. The mineral needs rest. Otherwise, the benefit of the amulet will turn into harm.
The gem needs regular recharging in order not to lose the ability to magic. For this purpose, the amulet is placed in melted water for a period of 6 hours, after which it is dried and placed in the sun for another 2 hours.
In the care of such a mineral is unpretentious. A separate bag for storage, a soapy solution with a hard sponge for cleaning is enough. It is acceptable to use gentle household chemicals without alkalis. While wearing, it is desirable to protect the stone from mechanical damage.
Zodiac Compatibility
Such an unusual gem could not go unnoticed by astrologers and esotericists. Regarding the signs of the zodiac circle, the hairy is ideal for.
("+++" - the stone fits perfectly, "+" - can be worn, "-" - absolutely contraindicated):
| Zodiac sign | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aries | — |
| Taurus | + + + |
| Gemini | + + + |
| Cancer | + + + |
| a lion | + + + |
| Virgo | + |
| Scales | + + + |
| Scorpio | + |
| Sagittarius | + |
| Capricorn | + |
| Aquarius | + + + |
| Pisces | + |
- Lviv and Rakov, making them caring, gentle, helping to find love.
- Gemini and Taurus. Family representatives of these signs will support the fire in the hearth, and lonely ones will find personal happiness.
- Libra, discovering dormant talents.
- Aquarius, giving them the necessary peace of mind, helping to find love.
Only Aries, alas, are not allowed to feel the magic of a love gem.
The gift of the goddess of love will definitely help a person if he strives with all his heart to change his life for the better, find himself, experience strong feelings. When a person is ready for change, one has only to open their eyes, heart and soul, rushing forward towards their goal. A unique, one-of-a-kind hairy will become a reliable assistant on a difficult life path.
