Gagat has been healing the soul since ancient times. It has become an obligatory attribute of sessions of magic and witchcraft. Beautiful decorations of the original color bring the right feelings to the image: tragedy and sadness, grace and nobility, contrast and style. The energy and aroma of the gem affect the owner, help to become strong and self-confident.
History and origin
The black mineral has ancient roots of origin. It appeared as a result of complex processes of transformation of coal. Scientists began to carefully study the structure of black rocks. They found out that jet (gischer) is the petrified parts of trees that grew in antiquity.
The mineral has found its use. From it began to make household items: vases, cups, dishes, crafts. The gem was worn as an amulet. Women considered him an assistant to emphasize their beauty. The stones were ground into powder and their eyes were isolated.
Gradually, the gem gained religious significance. It was used in monasteries. The excavations confirmed the historical chronicles: they found rosaries, crosses and amulets. People were not afraid of black, they felt that the stone gives off heat and drives away black forces.
Surprisingly, the jet has found its place not in one particular religion, but among representatives of almost all faiths. The British changed their attitude towards gischer. They began to make jewelry and interior design items out of it. Black products were very interesting and attractive.
jet deposits
The fossil was discovered in different parts of the planet, but they were professionally engaged in mining and development of deposits in England. High quality minerals were supplied to the market. Known for many centuries, the field is Yorkshire. There are several other well-known mines: Whitby, Aude, Asturias, Württemberg. Other major jet mining sites are scattered across countries:
- Siberia: Irkutsk region, Sakhalin, Kamchatka;
- India;
- Vietnam;
- France;
- Germany;
- Caucasus;
- Ukraine.
The use of a gem depends on the breed, the place of its extraction and quality.
Varieties of jet and colors
The mineral looks like a piece of coked coal. The stone looks like a piece of charred wood that has fallen under lightning. But it turns out that different pieces have their own properties and characteristics. Mineralogists divided black jasper into groups according to the structure of the layers:
- Lasting. Products from it appeared in the period of the Bronze Age. They have come down to us in the form in which they were created. Durable rock can be subjected to various types of machining and polishing.
- Soft. The rock outwardly does not differ from strong, but the structure is soft and pliable. She is afraid of temperature changes, prone to chips and cracks. The species cannot be processed, can only be used by a whole crystal.
- Nautical. Ornamental stone is washed away by sea waves. Their shape is similar only in color. Crystals are naturally smooth, round and polished.
There is another classification in textbooks, it is based on color. The standard color is black, but it also has shades:
- bright black;
- dark brown;
- Navy blue;
- gummy.
There is a division according to the intensity of brilliance. Black jet changes in radiance:
- pearl;
- sparkling;
- calm;
- matte;
- silky;
- muted.
Black amber changes with use, and it is impossible to predict what it will become: it can become paler and brighter, acquire a mirror or haze.
physical properties
A gem by origin is neither a mineral nor a stone in the scientific sense of the word. Gagat is a fossil. Its formation passed through the coalification of coniferous trees. The trees habitual for Russia - spruces and pines cannot become a material for jasper. Requires a tree that climbs 90 m, this genus is called Araucaria.
Such trees grew in the Permian period of the development of the Earth, they mostly died during the Ice Age. Now they can only be found in the tropics. Their number is very small, but excavations confirm that they grew all over the planet.
Physical properties of petrified coal:
| Features | <font><font>Materials</font></font> |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 3-3,5 |
| Density | 1300—1400 kg/m³ |
| Composition | Carbon. |
| Origin | Organic. |
| Dependence of color on age | The saturation of the color in the formed piece of rock. |
| Weight | Homogeneous. |
| Kink | Crustaceous. |
The healing potential of the mineral
The healing stone has been used since ancient times. Healers found out how the smell of a mineral affects a person. Aroma affects the brain, enhances taste buds. There is an increase in spirituality, thoughts are cleared.
Doctors found out that after a session the body strengthens and the work of internal systems improves. Ancient doctors performed treatment with black gems for patients after surgery, severe pathologies. Gagat changes the state of the patient before medical procedures that frighten a person.
Suspicious and timid people received help from good natural forces, steadfastly withstood surgical interventions. The dark stone heals not only the psyche. There is a list of pathologies in which the effect of a healing stone is noticeable:
- kidney ailments;
- convulsive appearances;
- gout;
- female and male infertility;
- joint pain;
- low pressure.
The significance for a person is so multifaceted that new data are emerging about the possibilities of crystalline formations. In scientific and research works, doctors publish information about the benefits and healing properties of the original black placers.
Magical properties
Based on the healing properties, magicians began to use the stone for their sessions. They treated the human nervous system. The jet magic stone balances the irritable and quick-tempered. Shamans remove fears, remove depression and stress.
Periods of strong shocks are easier and calmer. Difficulties are left aside. To get help from a stone, it is not necessary to purchase a beautiful jewelry, amulet or amulet. You can buy simple stones, put them in the pockets of clothes or bags, and that's it - help will be there at any moment.
The gem will be an excellent gift for loved ones if trouble and disappointment lie in wait for them. Panic, tears pass faster when a ring with a stone is on the hand. Dark jasper added optimism, restrained from rash acts. Magicians advised to keep a handicraft or a piece of a mineral in the house.
Black fragments were found in the homes of the richest residents of the cities of antiquity. Black thoughts were drawn into the pieces located above the entrance, the evil guest left, taking his thoughts and desires with him. Another property is the prohibition of entering the past. Only flight into space distances and penetration into the future is possible at meditation sessions.
Talismans and charms
Gagat as a stone for making amulets and amulets is popular in all world religions.
Their main purpose is to protect negative energy in all its manifestations: ill-wishers, envious people, sorcerers, evil spirits, ghosts.
A jet amulet is able to protect the house from natural disasters: thunderstorms, storms, floods.
Talismans and amulets made of jet are necessary for their owners in order to get rid of insomnia and bad dreams.
Recommended as an amulet for people who have suffered severe mental trauma. It is used to gain self-confidence, determination and courage.
Able to enhance sexual energy and, conversely, cause disgust for the representative of his gender.
During the Middle Ages, crosses were made from jet, which, according to legend, protected from evil forces. Of course, the main role in the protective power was given to the cross, as a symbol of the Catholic Church.
As a talisman, it is suitable for lawyers, doctors, in particular, gynecologists and obstetricians, and people who, due to the duty of their profession, often go on a long journey.
The energy power of the stone is so strong that an amulet made of this stone will work even if it is not on the owner. It is recommended to keep one amulet at home in a secret place to expel negative energy.
Amulets and amulets are made not only in the form of jewelry that a person should always carry with him. Houses may be present in the idea of a figurine or a vase. Also, an ordinary stone can serve as a talisman for a person.
The magical properties are enhanced if the stone is set in silver, tin or copper. But gold as a frame is not recommended.
Jewelry with stone
Natural stone has a color that is perceived differently in different countries. In Asia, black is joy and good luck, in Russia, the color brings mourning and mental loss.
Jewelry with jet was purchased for burial and farewell ceremonies. In England, widows wore beautiful and noble items of dark mother-of-pearl shades. Gradually, designers began to notice how perfectly the crystal is combined with clothes and the appearance of people.
The compatibility of the mineral made it possible to create masterpieces that did not simply change the image, but ennobled it. Jewelry with a stone conveys the diversity of the range of jewelry stores.
What is especially popular:
- Children's products. Bracelets, key chains, brooches relieve kids of fears, relieve fears and other mental disorders. Caring parents buy small figurines and put them at the head of the bed, the child sleeps peacefully.
- Rings. Jewelry with a stone is preferred not only by women. A ring with a massive black mineral will emphasize masculine strength and kindness of the soul. This product will attract the eyes of women, create a special aura of warmth around the owner.
- Stone in metal cuts. The jeweler places the crystal in gold and silver. Jewelry becomes not just magical, but stylish. Precious metal will increase the value and status of the product and the owner.
How to distinguish a fake
Not all jewelers could get the material for making jewelry. They began to try to replace the black breed. Similar breeds allowed cheating:
- sapropelite coals;
- anthracite;
- onyx;
- melanitis;
- rubber;
- glass.
Some minerals were mixed with black ingredients to create the desired color, others were processed. You can distinguish jet from a fake, knowing several ways. If the black crystal is heated, a specific smell of burning will appear. When rubbed, the mineral becomes electrified.
The gem has a pleasant luster, radiance and light appear inside. The original sample is in workshops that care about their reputation. This is where you can buy jewelry. The price depends on the originality of the material, the shape of the product, the skill of cutting. Simple crystals will be cheaper than an exquisite piece of jewelry.
Caring for products with jet
Jewelry with a mineral requires care, especially those that have an ornate carving and framing. The black gem itself is best stored in special places for jewelry: caskets, bags, boxes, cases. In this position, things will not receive scratches, damage.
Stones should not be subjected to overheating or strong cooling. Gagat may lose shape.
Another issue that worries owners is how to clean jewelry. Masters do not advise washing the black mineral. To clean and restore shine, you need a piece of woolen cloth. They rub jet, brilliance and beauty become pristine, like a newly purchased item.
Which zodiac sign is suitable for a stone
Astrological properties help to find an assistant in jet, change fate and improve relationships with friends. Who suits the brilliance of a black gem, which zodiac sign has full compatibility with it.
Stones are advised to give to teenagers. During this period, the decoration will become a guiding star, it will help to understand and choose a profession, to understand what you want in life. The gem will limit the circle of communication, expel the envious and evil.
| Zodiac sign | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Cancer | Get rid of shyness, indecision, doubts. |
| Pisces | It will help you gain confidence and determination. A person will be able to calmly express his opinion, and not hide in the waves of emotional experiences, hiding like a fish in the depths. |
| Scorpio | Reduces aggression and irritability. |
| Capricorn | Excessive sensitivity passes, the inner storm subsides. The person becomes balanced and purposeful. |
There are signs for which the gem is not recommended. These are Taurus, Libra and Virgo. Their inner world will find disharmony, emotions will begin to splash out unexpectedly and abruptly. Astrologers advise to purchase jewelry or amulets to representatives of such professions: a lawyer, a doctor and a geologist.
What stones is it combined with?
- Combinations with rock crystal
- Combination with turquoise
In the manufacture of jewelry and decorative items, jet is often combined with rock crystal and amber. Ancient Indians in amulets and talismans combined jet with turquoise.
Combined with natural gems, cubic zirconia, zircon, sapphire it enhances its energy power.
It is combined with silver, tin and copper, and ivory.
Interesting Facts
There are a lot of stories connected with jet that have come to us from antiquity. So, the alchemists of the Middle Ages tried to find the philosopher's stone with the help of jet.
Gagat was used by occultists to communicate with the inhabitants of the afterlife.
The inhabitants of the East assumed that jet is frozen oil. And English robbers carried this stone with them to scare away dogs.
Another curious fact is connected with the jet, which is small, who knows, but which everyone has come across.
So, in the XNUMXth century in Spain, an amulet was made from jet in the form of a figure of three fingers. This amulet was called "fig". Amulets are no longer made, but the magical meaning of the fig has survived to this day.
