From my collection of semi-precious stones

I do not know how you are, but me was always attracted to semi-precious stones. Its beauty, mystery. And most importantly its uniqueness. After all, you will agree that there is practically no one alike. They fascinate me with their form, unusual combinations of colors. Here are some photos from my collection.

Malachite

Malachite is one of the most beautiful green minerals, rich in shades. The color of the stone can be from light green to black-green colors. In ancient times it was considered a symbol of the fulfillment of desires.

It is believed that malachite brings fulfillment of desires, it is popular as a children's amulet.

Pink quartz

Pink quartz - a kind of mineral quartz, differs from ordinary quartz only in pink, due to iron impurities. The name received by color.

This stone is absolutely useful for everyone - it gives cheerfulness, opens the world in a positive light. Pink quartz is especially useful for melancholic: the mineral "teaches" to enjoy life and see the world in all its diversity.

Amethyst

The beautiful stone amethyst is the most expensive kind of quartz.
The main color of amethyst is violet in a variety of shades.

Lithotherapists (those who are treated with stones) argue that one of the most valuable properties of amethyst is the regulation of metabolism in the body.

Quartz

Quartz is a common natural mineral that is clear and colorless in its pure form.
It has many varieties, different in structure, color.

Stones of the quartz group can bring luck, prosperity and success to a person. They stimulate thought processes, activate creative potential. The magic of the mineral is that it is capable of absorbing and neutralizing the negative.

Lazurite and Lapis lazuli

Heavenly stone, known since ancient times, worthy of the imperial palaces and paintings of the greatest artists.
The color of lapis lazuli varies from sky-blue to saturation-violet. Sometimes in the minerals mined there are inclusions of golden or silvery pyrite.
The magical properties of lazurite include the ability of a stone to help its owner in gaining wisdom.

Sodalite

Sodalite is a rare rare semi-precious stone.
The color of the sodalite is variable - besides blue and blue shades with white veins and spots, it can be yellow, greenish, grayish-blue, red or pink. Sodalite red shades have an amazing feature: under the influence of atmospheric air, they gradually change color to almost black - a kind of sodalite called hakmanite in honor of Victor Huckman, who opened it in 1903.
Sodalit is a talisman of businessmen, scientists, teachers, practicing magicians and mediums. It is a stone of courage, it develops intelligence and discretion, strengthens will and restraint, helps to focus on the main goal and persevere along the chosen path.

I will gradually introduce you to my collection. I would be glad if you had an interest in such a beautiful creation of nature! To such a charming and mysterious beauty!