Semiprecious stone

Armenia is one of few countries of the world in bowels of which so it is a lot of deposits of precious and semiprecious stone. We represent to your attention data on some semiprecious stones of Armenia, taken from the book of the big expert on minerals Jasper Stone::

Obsidian (hardness: 5,0 - 6,0; density: 2,3 g/sm³)
    At the time of ancient Rome the soldier by name of Obsianos has brought from Ethiopia to Empire capital dark, brilliant stones which began to be called since then as his name - Obsidian. Obsidian happens black, grey, yellow, brown and red colours.
Medical properties.
    It is considered that beads, keychainс and pendantс from obsidian positively influence a stomach and an intestines, and also stimulate work of kidneys, stabilise pressure of blood and strengthen immunity.
Magic properties.
    Obsidian absorbs bad intentions, therefore it can be used as an amulet which helps the person to realise the weaknesses. It protects from wrong acts, rescuing from sins. Obsidian has a volcanic origin, therefore people who carry amulets from this stone, are not afraid of any changes - both external, and internal. They are always ready to look at the world in a new fashion.

Agate (hardness: 6,5 - 7,0; density: 2,6 g/sm³)
    The name of these "striped stones" have occurred from the ancient name of the river Ahates in Sicily. Agate - a version of fine-fibered chalcedonies with the mixed colouring. Colour of agate varies from milky-white, yellowish and greenish to almost black.
Medical properties.
    Agate raises a potentiality, helps at long cough and illnesses of a throat, positively influences vascular system, salutary an effect has on a skin and respiratory organs, stomach diseases, protects from infections.
Magic properties.
    As in Ancient Rome agate was a stone of the Goddess of fertility of Pomona, today agate give to farmers and gardeners. Agate protects from power attacks and "power vampirism", taking up negative energy.

Amethyst (hardness: 7,0; density: 2,6 g/sm³)
    The name of the mineral is connected with a myth about nymph Ametis escaping from encroachments of god of winemaking of Dionisa. Amethyst - a version of quartz of violet colouring which can vary from is dark-purple to the pink.
Medical properties.
    Lyto-therapeutists believe, that contemplation of amethyst removes nervous irritation, causes calm and consequently recommend at struggle against a sleeplessness. Water in which amethyst lies, is useful to restoration of brain blood circulation.
Magic properties.
    Amethysts are stones of cleanliness, purity and fidelity. In Ancient Egypt amethyst was a happiness symbol, in Europe - sincerity and frankness, in India - peaceful disposition. Amethyst extinguishes mental anguish and alarm, calms and clears thoughts, fills with positive energy and good resolves.

Onyx (hardness: 3,0 - 4,5; density: 2,7 g/sm³)
    The name of stone has occurred from the Greek word "has swelled up" - a nail. Onyx - a version of agate with strips of various colouring (white, black, brown, brownish etc.).
Medical properties.
    Onyx is applied at diseases of nervous system and depression. Products from onyx raise a potentiality, aggravate hearing, rejuvenate and strengthen memory. Lyto-therapeutists advise to put striped onyxes to the inflamed places. It is considered that if you drink water from onyx bowls it is possible to overcome weariness and feeling of hunger.
Magic properties.
    It is said that onyx promotes to accumulation of vital energy, helps to get rid of indecision and suspiciousness, besides onyx a luck and good luck symbol.

Jasper (hardness: 6,5 - 7,0; density: 2,6 g/sm³)
    The name of the stone goes back to the Greek word jaspis - "motley".The coloration of Jasper can be red, dark blue, green, violet, white and even black.
Medical properties.
    In olden time jasper considered as means from an epilepsy and a fever. People believed that the jasper can improve sight, cure an epilepsy and remove a toothache. Famous Avitsenna advised to carry jasper on a stomach, to prevent illnesses of a stomach.
Magic properties.
    It is considered that ornaments from a jasper promote adjustment of relations and protect from ill fate. The jasper is capable to give to the owner determination and to make it more wisely.