Simbirtsit stone: a Russian legend in an unusual version

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There are many precious and semi-precious stones in the modern world. Each of them has unique magical and healing properties. These include the Simbirtsit stone, which, due to its unusual appearance, has gained enormous popularity. Simbircite is a mineral that is very similar in composition to lapis lazuli.

Simbirtsit stone

The structure of the rock consists of different mixtures, but the majority are limestone, mother of pearl and calcite. The solar mineral Simbircite was able to spread throughout the globe and for this it took more than one million years. Previously, this stone was used as a talisman and amulet.

History and origin

The discovery of the stone dates back to the recent 18th century. In 1765, the Senate Commission instructed Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Svechin to examine the state of forestry in the eastern provinces. While traveling on the banks of the Volga River, in the outskirts of the city of Simbirsk, the lieutenant colonel discovered unusual stones that few people found attractive.

Simbirtsit mineral

At the end of the audit, in his report, Svechin described in detail everything he saw, including the mineral he discovered - large black stones with transparent and clean yellow veins, which after polishing look like amber. The inspector also mentioned that this nugget is not interesting to local residents, and due to their ignorance, such wondrous beauty does not find use.

Thus, the unique gem again went unnoticed for more than a hundred years after the discovery of Svechin. In the 1980s, geologist Vladimir Efimov decided to develop the stone-cutting industry. Miraculously or not, the base of this industry should have been located where the wonderful mineral, identified as a member of the calcite group, lay.

Already in 1985, Efimov decided to register colored Volga calcite under his own name - simbircite. The name of the stone is similar to the name of the city where the mineral was first discovered - Simbirsk.

It should be mentioned that the mineral was not processed immediately. Efimov's first attempts ended in failure. The masters of stone-cutting art, who had the honor of being the first to try simbircite in practice, returned the raw materials to Efimov, arguing that the stone was soft, fissured, fragile and unsuitable for use.

However, at this stage, the use of the gem has not ended, but has just begun. Today, yellow calcite is successfully processed and is used in stone cutting.

Interesting fact! Today the city of Simbirsk is called Ulyanovsk, and the mineral simbircite is a local symbol and the main asset of this city. In the center of Ulyanovsk stands a statue in the form of a fossilized ancient mollusk shell, the cavities of which are filled with gemstones.

The age of the mineral is 120 million years. Simbircite is found in mountain deposits of the Lower Cretaceous period, as well as in the shells of ancient ammonite mollusks. This means that this nugget is directly related to prehistoric animals. Parts of the skeletons of dinosaurs from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, together with ammonites, served as the basis in which this rare mineral was born.

The exceptional uniqueness of simbircite lies in the fact that this mineral was formed as a result of the interaction of mollusks with the mineral components of different rocks. Simbircite seems to have absorbed more than one and a half dozen different minerals - pyrite, mother-of-pearl, calcite, quartz, onyx, marl and many others. Thus, from rocks distributed throughout the world, a new gem was born, which is unique in its kind.

In addition to the official name, the stone is also referred to as “Volga amber” or “Simbirsk calcite”. Simbircite has only one similarity with amber, as with carnelian, and that is its color palette. The origins of these breeds are completely different. Although it is believed that simbircite is richer in color.

Applications

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Thanks to its natural beauty and uniqueness, simbircite has found application in the manufacture of decorative items, souvenirs, jewelry and accessories (tabletop, candlestick, figurines, vases, balls, writing sets). Given the magical properties of the stone, all these items have gained popularity.

Simbircite is also used as a material for interior decoration, but only for interior work, since the mineral is not strong and stable enough for outdoor use.

As for jewelry made from simbircite, among them there are rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, brooches, pendants, necklaces, necklaces, rosaries, beads, rings and cufflinks. Thanks to modern methods of processing the mineral, ultra-precise cutting has become possible, and the stone, which had not been used for a long time due to the difficulty of processing, immediately took one of the leading places in the production of jewelry.

Physical properties

Simbircite is a translucent stone of a crystalline structure with a dull silky, glassy or greasy luster. The mineral basis of the rock is calcium carbonate. The gem is fragile and highly susceptible to acids. The ammonite variety is stronger. Before processing, the sinewy subspecies is impregnated with colorless resins to make the material more resistant to mechanical stress.

Property	Description
Formula	CaCO3
Hardness	3,5 — 4,5
Density	1.2 g/cm³
Specific gravity	2.6-2.8 g/cc
Fragility	Fragile
Kink	Conchoidal
Shine	Glassy, ​​silky and greasy
Transparency	Translucent
Color	Yellow, reddish, white, dark brown, greenish

Varieties and colors

The most common color of the mineral is yellow in various shades. However, the presence of manganese or iron in the mineral composition causes the appearance of other colors of simbircite:

• red;
• burgundy;
• orange;
• brown;
• white;
• green.

The admixtures of various elements, minerals and organics give the stone a special picturesque quality. One stone can combine several different colors.

According to the place of formation and occurrence, simbircite is divided into two varieties:

• Residential. The most common type. It originated by crystallization from formational near-surface waters inside marl nodules. Vein simbircite is characterized by a striped pattern - veins reaching a thickness of up to 10 cm.

  
  Vein Simbirtsit

• Ammonitic. It arose inside the shells of ancient ammonite mollusks. Belongs to rare minerals.

  
  Ammonite Simbircite

Ammonite simbircite is much more expensive than vein symbircite, not only due to its rarity. This type of gem does not need to be processed - thanks to the deposit inside the shells, this stone initially has rounded attractive shapes.

Physico-chemical characteristics

Simbircite is a mineral from the calcite group, a type of onyx.

The composition includes one and a half dozen elements, led by golden marble onyx and petrified organics. Some elements remained from the mollusk (limestone, mother of pearl, calcite). Pyrite, marl, hematite were added from outside.

Medicinal properties

The healing powers of simbircite are aimed more at calming and restoring the body than at treatment. This stone is the focus of many energies of different minerals, but it does not work as a panacea for all diseases. The gem eliminates pain, spasms, normalizes organ function, and helps heal wounds.

Honey gem is an excellent antispasmodic and analgesic. The stone helps with severe headaches and migraines. Simbircite also restores emotional balance, relieves depression, insomnia, phobias, and increases resistance to stress.

Important! To enhance the healing effect of Volga amber, periodic energy cleansing and recharging is recommended. After each treatment session, the stone is washed with running water. To recharge, just leave the mineral in the sun for a while.

The warm energy of the stone improves the functioning of all organs of the digestive system, and also helps with joint diseases (arthritis, arthrosis, gout, rheumatism).

From ancient times until today, crushed Simbirsk calcite has been used to heal wounds, any skin damage, and treat eczema.

Magic properties

Magically, simbircite is an absolutely positive, energetically strong gem. One touch of this mineral is enough to improve your mood. Constantly wearing a talisman made of Volga amber harmonizes a person’s inner world, giving the body additional vital energy.

The esoteric properties of the stone nourish the intellect, clarify the mind, and develop intuitive thinking. Simbirsk calcite helps increase efficiency, easily coping with the attacks of laziness or fatigue. Thanks to these abilities, the owner of the mineral has a desire for new beginnings, and various ideas arise in his head.

The main magical purpose of the solar gem is to overcome life's problems in various areas. Due to this quality of the mineral, a person is able to get rid of financial need, health problems, and loneliness, that is, get everything that he vitally needs.

A bonus from the nugget is that the stone creates an energy barrier from negativity from the outside - envy, damage, the evil eye, obsessive attention. Each item made from a Volga gem is capable of protecting and bestowing a person to the fullest. Therefore, it will be very useful not only to wear talismans in the form of jewelry, but also to have some kind of souvenir at home, at the workplace, or where such an item is especially needed.

Main purpose

Thanks to its unique parameters, simbirite has become a popular material for the jewelry industry and decorative arts:

1. Stone cutters make all kinds of products from valuable nuggets. There are large vases and tabletops on the market, as well as small products. Simbirite often becomes a finishing material used in interior solutions.
2. Simbirite jewelry is made in a neutral style. You can find rings, earrings, brooches for women, as well as men's rings, cufflinks and tie clips.

Decorative craftsmen pay special attention to the type of stone. Ammonite requires virtually no processing. At the same time, core crystals should be carefully prepared for use.

Collectors from different parts of the world are happy to treat themselves to the acquisition of a new nugget. All sorts of unique elements allow you to assemble truly lovely collections.

Compatibility with other stones

Planetarily, simbircite belongs to the Sun, and elementally – to Fire. This means that Volga amber is friends with the stones of Neptune, brothers in the fire element, as well as with Air minerals. Combination with the following gems is acceptable:

• ruby;
• colored diamonds;
• pyrope;
• amber;
• hyacinth;
• rhinestone.

The mineral is at odds with the element of Water, as well as with the planets Saturn, Mars, and Pluto. These include minerals:

• emerald;
• pearl;
• euclase;
• goshenite;
• chrysoberyl.

Some gems have ambiguous relationships. Moonstone or aquamarine belongs to the antagonistic element, but to the friendly planet. But topaz and chrysolite are friends with fire, but are not held in high esteem by the Sun, since they belong to another planet.

Opportunities in the field of magic

The magical properties of simbircite are due to its powerful energy potential. Thus, the bearer of the stone can gain the following capabilities:

1. Talismans will help you attract material well-being, love and well-being. The process of building a career ladder, starting a business, and forming a family will not be a problem for the owner of the mineral.
2. Long-term contact with the nugget will allow you to gain new strength and improve your mood.
3. Simbirtsit endows the wearer with sensitive intuition and clarity of thinking.
4. The owner will be protected from obsessions and unnecessary attention from third parties.
5. The wearer of the mineral gains strength to overcome his own laziness. A person becomes an energetically active person, capable of dreaming and making sure that any plan is realized in practice.
6. The main function of the mysterious gem is to attract good luck and prosperity to its wearer.

Jewelry with mineral

Even taking into account its low prevalence on the planet, this gem is affordable for everyone. The average cost of mineral jewelry is:

• Bracelet made of 17 beads – 1000-1200 rubles.
• Beads of 39 beads – 2300 rubles.
• Earrings – approximately 1000 rubles.
• Suspension – about 700 rubles.

Stone jewelry
Since simbirtsite is a local treasure of Ulyanovsk, this city has a lard museum of the Simbirsk mineral. The rarest and most beautiful samples of the mineral are collected there. In addition, this salon produces and sells exclusive jewelry and souvenirs. The mineral simbircite also has its own website.

In addition to jewelry, Simbirsk calcite is used for making large and small decorative items. The mineral is used for interior decoration. The gem is not suitable for external cladding, as it is unstable to temperature changes.

Products made from simbircite

The stone is used to produce inexpensive jewelry. It does not have jewelry value, but simbircite is used to make beautiful crafts - small figurines of animals.

The mineral is also inserted into a frame of silver or medical gold, making earrings, rings, and necklaces. Beads made from this gem are in particular demand.

How to wear and care

You can wear the stone daily as a talisman. You don't have to hide it under clothes. Unlike most other minerals, simbircite loves sunlight. From the sun it is charged with positive energy, which it then transfers to a person.

If the stone suddenly becomes dull, it is washed under warm running water and left to dry in the sun. This simple cleaning method allows the gem to additionally receive the energy it needs.

Price

Simbircite is in great demand only among collectors. For 1 kg of unprocessed ore they pay about 4-5 thousand rubles. The cost of crafts or jewelry with simbircite depends on the skill of the craftsman to work with the stone, the labor expended and the appearance of the resulting product. So, beautifully made beads will cost the owner 1.5-2 thousand rubles, earrings 800-1000, and a ring or pendant 500-700 rubles.

The indicated price is the minimum; only fakes are sold below. At the same time, there is an unspoken rule according to which the further the jewelry is purchased from Ulyanovsk, the more likely it is that it is a fake. Here, however, a lot depends on the price.

How to distinguish from a fake

Only a jeweler can distinguish a fake from a real stone. If the stone is not cut or found independently, then you can understand that it is simbircite by running something sharp and thin over its surface. A real gem will have a scratch on it. Conducting such an experiment in a jewelry store before purchasing, of course, is not recommended. If in doubt, they refuse the purchase or ask the seller for a quality certificate.

How to spot a fake

Simbirsk calcite is mined in limited quantities, and is rarely sold to other regions. Almost all of the extracted material is processed within Ulyanovsk. So the first sign of a fake will be the sale of stone products far outside the mining region at a low price. The average cost of 1 kg of honey gem is 5 thousand rubles.

Another way to check the authenticity of a mineral is to run it across the glass. The natural softness of simbircite will succumb to the glass and leave a scratch on the stone.

Place of Birth

Simbircite is a rare stone. It is found in only two deposits in the world. One is located in Russia near Ulyanovsk. It occupies an area of ​​more than 40 km, stretched along the banks of the Volga, between the Simbirsk and Undorovskaya mountain ranges. Small deposits were discovered on the Oka River in Nizhny Novgorod.

The second deposit is being developed by the Argentine authorities, but it is very small; Argentinean masters cannot boast of large mineral extractions. Most often, stones discovered outside of Russia are of Russian origin and are valued very highly.

Astrological affiliation

Astrologers consider simbircite a universal mineral that suits any zodiac sign. This gem will not harm anyone, bringing only positive emotions to a person.

(“+++” – the stone fits perfectly, “+” – can be worn, “-” – is strictly contraindicated):

Zodiac sign	Compatibility
Aries	+
Taurus	+++
Twins	+
Cancer	+
a lion	+++
Virgo	+
Scales	+
Scorpion	+
Sagittarius	+
Capricorn	+
Aquarius	+
Fish	+

Separately, astrologers single out the signs of Leo and Taurus, considering them wards of the sun stone. Although the nature of the stone is such that it will bestow happiness on any person, regardless of age, gender or constellation under which he was born.

Is this stone right for you?

Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?

To date, astrologers have not come to a final decision regarding the compatibility of the mineral with the signs of the zodiac.

The only point where the opinions of most experts agree is the correspondence of the stone to Taurus and Leo. All representatives of the signs have inflated ambitions and a predisposition to dominance. The strong energy of the stone smoothes out excessive activity, calms and opens your eyes to simple family values, and teaches you to enjoy everyday little things.

Simbircite figurine

Today there are no strict restrictions on wearing stone products or amulets. Use is available to everyone. It will bring harmony and peace to everyone, help bring order to their thoughts and determine their desires. The mineral provides an opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle and will bring comfort.

Astrologers classify the stone as a universal type and give the go-ahead for use for all zodiac signs.