The stone from Eilat is a national treasure of Israel

What is the Eilat stone?

There is still no clarity regarding the mineral, known since biblical times:

• It is confused with malachite, lapis lazuli, and chrysocolla.
• Wikipedia presents the term as an old name for chrysocolla: the raw materials were mined in the vicinity of the Gulf of Eilat (at the same Solomon mines). But he clarifies that the Eilat stone is not chrysocolla as such, but light sandstones with veins of this mineral.
• The concept of “Eilat stone” is more likely applicable to hybrids of chrysocolla with quartz or a combination of “malachite plus turquoise”. They often contain iron, phosphorus, and aluminum compounds as impurities.
• The hardest and most valuable are those with quartz.

We can say that the Eilat stone is an Israeli variety of chrysocolla with unique characteristics.

What is this stone?

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Chrysocolla, a silicate mineral, is a hydrous silicate of copper, which gives the stone a bluish-green or bright blue color.

Chrysocolla in the form of dense cluster-shaped aggregates is found in the upper layers of copper veins in mines scattered across different parts of the globe.

The appearance and chemical composition of the mineral - depending on the amount of impurities and impurities - is extremely variable.

For this reason, chrysocolla is often confused with other minerals of similar colors, mistaking it for blue chalcedony, variscite and turquoise.

Origin of the mineral

There are two versions about the origin of the gem:

1. It is a homogenization product of turquoise, malachite and chrysocolla.
2. The mineral was fused azurite and malachite.

Both opinions are supported by facts, but there is no final decision.

Its formation requires the same conditions as chrysocolla, turquoise or azurite: the presence of copper, the movement of magma, constant heat and dryness.

The Eilat Stone is the national stone of Israel, also known as King Solomon's Stone.

The cunning gem is capable of camouflaging itself, forming pseudomorphs: crusts, colloidal fragments, kidney-shaped aggregates. In this way, the Eilat mineral is similar to chrysocolla. But unlike it, it is stronger and does not react to water.

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Eilat stone

Eilat Stone is the national stone of Israel,

also known as King Solomon's Stone.

The Eilat stone, even-eilat, is found in only one place on Earth, in Eilat on the Red Sea, the southernmost point of Israel. It so happened that the necessary conditions and magmatic processes developed there. And this gives the stone additional charm.

Eilat stone is a green-blue heterogeneous mixture of several secondary copper minerals including malachite, azurite, turquoise, pseudomalachite, chrysocolla and others. It forms a fantastic ocean of mixed green and blue colors.

Each Eilat stone is unique! So the properties of different stones may differ from each other, I will give the most common properties.

The Eilat stone is known as the "sage". It is a stone for achieving and growing towards deep wisdom. It is believed that the Eilat stone brings good luck, saves from unhappy love and protects from unpleasant shocks. It promotes understanding and creative problem solving.

It also cleanses the environment of negative energy. Eilat stone has the ability to create, store and conduct energy. He can also store accumulated energy for a very long time, but since he can change the accumulated energy to suit his mineral vibration, he will never become an accumulator of negativity.

Eilat erases and heals pain, fear, stress and loss. Eilat stone has the uncanny ability to absorb various types of pain. Eilat stone not only “draws out” pain, but also relieves inflammation and heat. It is used for diseases of the nose, mouth, bones and for tissue restoration after injury and surgery. Also used as an antidepressant. It helps with emotional problems, especially those resulting from emotional trauma associated with physical abuse.

Many have noticed that Eilat stone works more effectively when it is in its natural, unprocessed form and after being in hot or cold water. This stone can be used in a variety of ways, including placing it anywhere near you, applying it to painful areas, and using it as a massage stone. The best effect is achieved with 25-45 minutes of use or more.

Astrological sign: Cancer, Aquarius, Pisces, Ophiuchus

From the book by V.P. Petrov "Stories about precious stones".

“I was able to visit the Elat stone deposit. It was located in the extreme south of Israel near the city of Elat, a port city on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba of the Red Sea. This place is geologically extremely interesting and attracts the closest attention of geologists.

The road from Elath to Jerusalem goes along the rift valley, along the very lowlands. There are rare sources of fresh water and almost no population. The Timna mine is located 60-80 kilometers west of the road. According to existing legend, here were the famous “mines of King Solomon”, from where this king drew his treasures.

The ore of the Timna deposit is sandy sediments overflowing with copper minerals. The copper content of these sandstones is relatively low, about 1%, but in some places the ore contains areas rich in minerals...

...In the areas adjacent to the Red Sea, they sell a lot of jewelry with green, but very variegated, with black, blue, and sometimes white spots, the so-called Elat stone, named after the city of Elat (Israel). Elat stone is used to make inserts into rings and rings, usually cabochon-cut; inserts into bracelets, pendants; various beads are made from Elat stone...

The main mass of the Elatian stone is made up of the non-metallic mineral feldspar, partly quartz, densely impregnated with malachite, in places together with deep blue azurite, as well as with dense black areas, apparently of fine-crystalline copper sulfides.”

It is believed that the Eilat stone brings good luck, saves from unhappy love and protects from unpleasant shocks.

CADURIT - EILAT STONE is the only factory in the world for processing Eilat stone and making souvenirs and jewelry from it.

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Physicochemical characteristics

According to its chemical composition, Eilat stone is a copper mineral.

Eilat Stone of Israel

Main characteristics:

• color – blue, greenish, green-blue, sometimes black; spotted or streaked;
• gloss – from glassy to matte;
• hardness on the Mohs scale – 4;
• density – 2.150 g/cm3;
• flammable (greenish flame), but does not melt;
• decomposes with acids.

It is fragile and therefore difficult to process.

How is the stone used?

The only area of ​​application of the Eilat mineral is the sphere of beauty. That is, jewelry and decorative arts:

• Jewelry-quality specimens are used to make brooches, earrings, pendants, beads, rings, and rings. The frame is almost always silver. Gold or other frames are made to order.
• The rest of the material is used for boxes, small plastic items, and other decorative items.
• The cost of an Eilat gem is measured in grams, not carats, like precious minerals. For example, in Israel processed agglomerates cost $2 per gram.
• Silver jewelry sells for $30–130, the price of a necklace or bracelet without metal is $40–120.

Ring with stone from Eilat
The mineral is classified as semi-precious or ornamental, but its rarity makes products made from Eilat stone relatively expensive.

Products, decorations and prices

Since ancient times, chrysocolla has been used in jewelry, as well as for making souvenirs, crafts and decorative elements. All types of jewelry are made from it - rings, earrings, pendants, brooches, bracelets and beads. The resemblance to turquoise makes jewelry made from the mineral even more popular and desirable. The palette of colors and properties of chrysocolla attracts the close attention of collectors.

Figurines, figurines and balls carved from stone have a special magnetism. Polished stones, tumbling and cabochons are available for free sale.

The price of products made from sky blue stone depends on the size of the stone, the complexity of the work, as well as the number and range of additional inclusions. For example, a 1.4 cm diameter chrysocolla ring in a silver setting can be purchased for $50-60, while a 14x13 cm carved iguana figurine will cost approximately $500. Treated stones have a low price - tumbling stones up to 4 cm in diameter can be purchased for 10-15 dollars.

Where to buy jewelry?

It is better to buy the national stone of Israel in Israel. Specifically, in Eilat, at the Eilat Stone Factory. This place is three in one: production, museum, store.

Since 1973, a full range of products have been produced here, sold to tourists, and at the same time advertising the stone.

The form is successful: the guides talk about the uniqueness of the gem, the mining process, the processing of raw materials and the production of jewelry. You can admire jewelry masterpieces in the museum, and buy ordinary accessories or other little things right there. By the way, local residents get them at half price.

Brooch with stone

Jewelry made from Eilat stone is also sold in online stores. True, there is a risk of buying ordinary chrysocolla, and not the Eilat mineral. Therefore, you need to request supporting documents.

Compatibility with other minerals

Chrysocolla stones
Chrysocolla belongs to the minerals of the element of water and goes well with stones of the same spectrum. Emerald, malachite, moonstone and opal will look great together and perfectly complement each other's properties.

When combined with bright stones such as coral, amber, tiger's eye, the energetic power of chrysocolla increases. A person, unnoticed by himself, becomes more sociable, active and cheerful.

Copper gemstone coexists neutrally with aquamarine, lapis lazuli, and larimar. These stones do not violate each other’s properties, but also do not enhance them.

It would be a bad idea to wear chrysocolla with pearls. This stone from the seabed is whimsical, and a person who combines it with a gem will feel internal discomfort.

The best settings for chrysocolla jewelry will be silver and platinum. These noble metals protect the stone, highlight its beauty and complement its magical abilities.

How to care for a mineral

The low hardness of the stone forces the owner of jewelry to care for it carefully and be careful when using it.

Eilat gem is contraindicated:

• shocks, falls, other mechanical impacts;
• proximity to heat sources or hot objects;
• sudden strong changes in temperature;
• prolonged exposure to the sun;
• exposure to acids or abrasives.

In the jewelry box, a special compartment is allocated; light deposits are removed with a damp soft cloth. Wash with warm soapy water, wiping dry immediately after the procedure.

Earrings with Eilat stone

Magic properties

Solomon's Stone is endowed with special magical properties:

• The most valuable quality of a gem is its ability to absorb negative energy. We are talking about unpleasant visitors or fearfulness, jealousy, and other problematic character traits of the owner. Moreover, the mineral, in a way inexplicable to science, transforms these emotions or energy into positive, giving back.

Wearing talismans with the Eilat stone is useful for people who are emotionally unstable or susceptible to the influence of others.

• He gently forces you to see people or events in their true light. Therefore, it is recommended for dreamers, dreamers, and other individuals who constantly have their head in the clouds.
• The national stone of Israel makes the owner lucky and worldly wise.
• It is important as a talisman against unrequited love and unpleasant life situations.
• The Eilat stone was appreciated by fans of yoga and meditation. We found out that it has a positive effect on the parietal chakra. And this is a direct channel of communication between a person and the Higher Mind.

Any decoration or raw mineral becomes a protector, a human helper. The properties of the Eilat stone make the owner a highly spiritual, purposeful, wise person. It is not for nothing that it is called the stone of wisdom.

Ring with Eilat stone

Therapeutic effect

The mineral was also used by healers of Ancient Judea. Medicinal properties help with physical and emotional problems:

• Eilat stone treats inflammation of the female reproductive system and helps normalize the cycle.
• Promotes healing of the circulatory system: cleanses, restores, renews tissues, improves composition.
• Relieves fatigue, neutralizes stress, depression. Particularly useful for severe mental shocks.
• A necklace, beads or pendant made of Eilat stone will help eliminate spasms of the bronchi and throat, and ease coughing and breathing.
• Cooled in water, the mineral relieves fever; when heated in hot water, it treats throat, nose and ear diseases.
• A half-hour mineral massage restores strength, vigor, and a positive attitude.

For therapeutic procedures or magical manipulations, pristine, unprocessed Eilat stone is more suitable. Its effect is stronger when held in your hands or worn directly on the body.

Medicinal properties

Stone Medicine has proven and effective methods of treating various female diseases using chrysocolla. About the treatment of these intimate ailments, consult your doctor in an individual confidential conversation. He will tell the visitor about the influence of chrysocolla on certain internal female organs in more detail.

It is very likely that you will see the Hand of Fatima . Usually such a wall amulet is placed opposite the door. By the way, a palm amulet with chrysocolla or other blue stone is very popular among traditional healers in India, Afghanistan, North Africa, Morocco and many other countries of the world. They wear it with respect themselves, but they also often recommend chrysocolla amulet to patients. Of course, only for those for whom this stone is suitable.

Stone and Zodiac

According to the zodiac sign, the Eilat mineral is completely suitable only for Sagittarius and Taurus, especially ladies. The talisman will strengthen the feminine principle in the hostess: it will add softness, wisdom, and help find a soul mate.

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

For other signs, it will be suitable for activating and developing intuition, and will help them look at what is happening soberly and objectively.

An amulet with an Eilat stone is a useful attribute of a child’s room or cradle. He will cleanse the energy of the room and put up a shield for negativity so that fears or anxiety leave the child.