Basics of Finnish spectrolite

Spectrolite is a semiprecious stone that belongs to the feldspar. Located in southeastern Finland in an area and to condense into small pockets scattered around Finland. Spectrolite was discovered accidentally in 1940 when Pekka Laitakari Lieutenant Finnish army was the construction of anti-tank obstacles Ylijärvi, Ylämaa. His father, a geologist Aarne Laitakari years had sought the mother lode spectrolite around this area without success. Now, the vein is found, Aarne Laitakari name of this stone intermittent seasonal color spectrum spectrolite Finland.

Spectrolite a family member of labradorite feldspar stone, but for its color, is very different from common gray labradorite blue flash, larvikite which is gray with flash grayish blue, or rainbow moonstone, labradorite is also known as Indian, which is milky white with blue flash. Spectrolite was entitled to appoint its own pearl for the richness of the rainbow and the color depth, which shows in black stone base. The colors range from green to blue and yellows and oranges. Some specimens display all these colors simultaneously. The most valuable, rarer and more difficult to obtain spectrolite includes shades of red: target = "_blank" title = "Red spectrolite"> magenta, purple, violet and red. It is almost impossible to obtain target = "_blank" title = "blank spectrolite and black "> spectrolite black and white.

Spectrolite is the only Finnish gemstone has a grading system of quality. By he spectrolite is divided into four classes: Jewel of "A + / AB, C and D. spectrolite accommodates a range of uses, such as sculptures, paintings, mosaics and decorative objects, but is particularly suitable for personal jewelry, because no two stones will never be exactly the same, each stone is individual. In industry Jewelry uniform color is a necessity if the jewel of the houses you can often buy spectrolite blue for harmony in your collection. small business enterprise often use more colors and create fantastic, one-of-a-kind pieces spectrolite.

As a healing stone and power spectrolite has many qualities. Under his bow reflect different frequencies of light, improves the vibration levels of the aura of the wearer. Spectrolite helps achieve tranquility and peace, and multiplied its effect when is used in meditation – either by hand or placed on the forehead or heart. spectrolite helps the opening of psychic abilities, offering a clarity of thought, dispels negativity, improves ability to cooperate with others and builds strength and perseverance. All this does not happen overnight, however.

In operation spectrolite physical well with sleep disorders. When a spectrolite blue or blue-green is placed under the pillow (wrapped in a scarf or a cushion to avoid any abrasion) or a necklace, it's time to fall asleep without effort and deep sleep. It is important to place the stone near the head that controls sleep activities. To re-create a new rhythm of sleep often takes a while. Another little known fact is that when a person spectrolite door, they know if someone would lie. Spectrolite This is an excellent option, for example for parents to educate their children sometimes go to extremes to get their way.

It is advisable not to use ultrasonic cleaning because of its structure spectrolite lamellen and should not be cleaned with salt, either. Spectrolite is best cleaned with a soft Brust soak in cold water or enough water the night, so as nature itself.
Many say that spectrolite cabbers is a challenge for the job and the loss of the stone can be up to 70 percent. If you choose a stone that has a Homogenic natural structure, without cracking, the loss of the stone is, however, minimal. Spectrolite is beautiful to be cut and the early stages of training are easy. Because of structure lamella, you might have to spend more time in the finishing stages when you want to achieve this ideal dull slide shows. In this aspect spectrolite can be a difficult step, but the rewards can also be something simply amazing. Each stone is a light treasure to cherish.

Chemical composition: Na (AlSi3O8) Ca (A12Si208)
Mohs: 6.0 to 6.5
Density: 2.69 to 2.70 (according to industry Association of Finnish stone: 2780 kg / m 3)
Refractive index: 1.56-1.57
Double refraction: 0.008
water absorbency: P-0.16%
Compressive strength: 215 MPa
Resistance to bending: 12,8 MPa
Wear resistance: good
Weather resistance: good

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A Finnish Entrepreneur with an affection to Finnish Spectrolite.