Histories and legends
At the end of the 18th century century, copper miners discovered a which they identified as being an emerald. These miners worked in the Urals, Kazakhstan. Also samples of this magnificent incredible green color were sent to Moscow for examination. But it turned out that the crystals were too soft, they were a hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale, unlike emerald, which has a hardness of 8.
This contradicted the findings of the German mineralogist Moritz Rudolph Ferber, the first to study this crystal and validated it as a emerald. In fact, the mineralogist Frenchman René Just Haüy, who in 1797 proved that this mineral was not a emerald. Thus, he determined that this strange mineral from Kazakhstan was a new discovery for science. So he named him "dioptase", because of its meaning in Greek, namely "dia" meaning "through" and "optazo" or "I see". Indeed, this in with the fact that it is possible to see the cleavage planes through these crystals. This eminent mineralogist Haüy became a professor of mineralogy at the Musée National d'Histoire Naturelle and founder of the Musée mineralogy.
The dioptase is made up of prismatic crystals that are often transparent or translucent. Luster dioptase is rather glassy. It has a ranging from emerald green to dark blue-green. Its hardness is 5 on the Mohs scale, which means that makes it a relatively fragile stone. The dioptase belongs to the large family of silicates. It is a hydrated copper silicate. It has a crystalline system rhombohedral.
In the past, this mineral was called "emerald of copper" and was supposed to provide wealth and abundance. In fact, since ancient times, this stone was confused with emerald in because of its color and brilliance. It is also called "medicinal emerald" in due to its copper content. Ointments would have been prepared thanks to their virtue fungicide.
In view of its fragility, this stone is rarely used in jewelry. This faceted dioptase is very popular with collectors. Its color and its particular brilliance make it very popular with mineralogy enthusiasts. It is a very common mineral in areas where copper deposits.
Les deposits
The main deposits are located in Namibia, Australia and the Canada, China, etc.
Les benefits of dioptase in lithotherapy
Ses psychological benefits
The dioptase is a stone of support and resilience. It enables people who have suffered traumatic experiences to rebuild their lives. In addition, it provides a mental strength that gives the courage to face situations particularly difficult and, above all, to overcome.
This stone facilitates introspection and puts words to buried pain. It encourages the release which often leads to healing. It helps to fight against sadness despair and restore hope in the life.
The dioptase is ideal in the event of a break-up, because it gives the desire to move forward and move on to something else. It effectively combats suffering caused by heartache. He develops optimism and friendly relationships quality. It allows us to believe again to true love and to accept to make new encounters.
In addition, this stone is ideal for provoking forgiveness, soothe anger and suppress jealousy. It can go as far as purifying the mind, chasing away anxieties and mistrust. In this way, it restores confidence in oneself, in others and in life as a whole general. It can thus be the cornerstone for for new departures, whether they be sentimental, family or professional.
His physical benefits
The dioptase favors the proper functioning of the heart chakra.
This stone has a balancing and detoxifying effect on the body.
It's also an anti-stress stone, which, through its action, prevents the consequences of stress on the body.
The dioptase and astrological signs associates
The dioptase has numerous virtues that are effective for everyone the natives of the zodiac, but its action is still reinforced in the following signs:
-
Taurus: symbol of fertility, of abundance and the Earth. This sign represents stubbornness, perseverance and loyalty. You can trust him, because he's reliable and stability. He likes to acquire and often succeeds in reaching its objectives. He takes his time and moves forward calmly. He is temperamental, and wearing a dioptase lens brings calm and self-confidence. He learns to forgiveness and anger management legendary. A generous man, he likes to share with friends. Watch out for the of this sign, it is virtually impossible to to change his mind. A natural hard-working, he knows how to overcome life and move forward. In love, it can reveal their sensuality, and demonstrate their tenderness. He charms his conquests, but is quickly looking for a partner. He not to betray him, for he has a lot to offer. hard to forgive;
-
Balance : symbol of peace, justice and harmony. This sign represents balance, contracts and elegance. Wearing a dioptase gives him peace of mind and a ability to bounce back from difficulties life. This sign hates solitude, and loves to be alone. to be surrounded and admired. He has many gifts particularly dance. He hates vulgarity and is very refined. However, this sign finds it difficult to take sides by disagreements. He hates choosing sides and prefers to avoid the question. It's a pacifist above all. He is also of great kindness and knows how to be listening. He is often empathy and compassion. In love, he seeks harmony and peace. He hates loneliness and is soon looking for a wife. He's a great romantic who believes in the great love;
-
Sagittarius symbol of spirituality, of the religion and intelligence. This sign represents higher education, the philosophy and esotericism. He loves and travel the world. His trips allow him to avoid routine. Wearing a dioptase enables him to bounce back from any difficulty and gives a lot of optimism. This sign is jovial, enthusiastic and a great deal of fun. his company is often sought after. Warm and expansive, he puts his heart and soul into every projects. He hates routine, so he multiplying activities. Be careful, as it is capable of disconcerting frankness, but can also be very hypocritical. This is one of its many paradoxes. At He loves to seduce and conquer others. He can be completely unbridled and can taste to a thousand pleasures. However, he longs to find a soul mate after a few years and becomes more serene with maturity.
The dioptase and chakras
Bound dioptase to the heart chakra helps rebalance it. It the possibility of loving one another. others, to love life, and to demonstrate empathy and compassion. It gives the ability to be concerned about others and their show a lot of attention.
The dioptase helps balance the plexus chakra solar energy, enabling the development of personality and wisdom. He gives us the ability to be in action and a lot of willpower.
Maintenance, purification and recharging dioptase
When to acquire a dioptase, proceed as follows purification and recharging. That's right, since its extraction, it has been exposed to various energies, both positive and negative. Visit the following operations are to be carried out in maintenance at least once a month.
Dip your dioptase in a glass of spring water during about ten minutes. Dry the with a soft cloth. You can also purify with incense or in a bowl Tibetan.
Recharge your stone in the sun for a few hours or place it on an amethyst geode or on an a quartz cluster for 24 hours about.
Français
Deutsch
English
Español