Diamond
Diamond . As a gem has been known since ancient times. It is named for the extraordinary hardness (Greek -"adamantos" "Adamas"). No other crystal can not be compared to diamond in hardness, so it is eternal. Its hardness is the basis of ancient Indian legend tells of the infinity of time, and the greatness of eternity. According to this legend, one single moment of eternity is when it's completely riddled with huge diamond crystal, which once in a thousand years, a wise crow flies, to sharpen its beak. It is easy calculations show that it is"a moment of Eternity"in Hindu legend, corresponds to the millions of years ...
In the famous fairy tales"Thousand and One Nights,"give such information about the diamond,"diamond drill metals and precious stones and porcelain and onyx drilled. This stone is dry and firm, which does not take no flint, no iron, no one can cut away a piece or break it with something".
The hardness of diamond processing and grinding of 140-150 times higher than that of corundum. But, on different crystal faces and in different directions hardness of diamond varies somewhat. This makes it possible to polish a diamond is a diamond powder.
In ancient times, diamond cutting is to remove the crust and polished natural crystal faces. In XV-XVI centuries have learned to artificially cut diamond, revealing all the perfection of beauty and surprising properties of this crystal. Diamond, faceted shape full of brilliance and fire, is called a diamond.
Diamonds come in many different colors - red , green, blue, blue, yellow, purple, black. Most common crystals are yellowish shades. Particularly valued in the market intensely colored, for example, bright yellow diamonds so-called fancy colors, but they rarely occur in nature. Diamonds are a bluish-white tones seem colorless, and only a good professional is able to distinguish their rightful tender, slightly bluish tint. Larger crystals appear to be stained more intensively than the smaller specimens.
In this crystal, lies a great power, as it is the first stone of the Zodiac. He starts the whole cycle, and in it as a mirror reflects the Zodiac - a huge coiled energy - solar, life-giving all living things. Different colors correspond to different crystal hypostases sun in the four elements.
Red Diamond is associated with the element of fire, symbolizing passion, aggression and lust. Red the most rare among natural diamonds and, accordingly, most highly prized.
Yellow diamond is related to the air element, symbolized impetuosity, fickleness, a ritual. Yellow diamond crystal is a favorite of the ancient priests, shamans and priests.
Blue (blue) diamond is associated with the magic of water. It symbolizes the calmness, detachment, the disclosure of hidden features. Advised to wear highly spiritual people far removed from worldly concerns.
Green Diamond is associated with the element of water. Symbolizes fruitfulness, consistency, hardness judgments. Protects the child in the womb and facilitates childbirth.
Transparent Diamond represents the cleansing of the mind, expels sinful thoughts, drives away dreams, bad dreams and banishes evil spirits. Wear it may still.
Most fatal and misfortune is the diamond, having inside spots, especially in black. These crystals are the most harmful, the troubles that brings a diamond, go not only to the owner, but also his entire family, as a generic curse.
The Arabs gave the diamonds of particular importance -"the rock driven off the face variegated color, bearing his pleasing to kings, he is respected, he is not afraid of evil, he will never get sick stomach, he lost his memory and will always be gay". They also believed that the two warring parties will win the one that owns the biggest diamond. Knew about it, and Napoleon, and therefore always carried a large diamond. There was a belief that the diamond is beaten into a powder added to food will act as a strong poison.
In the famous fairy tales"Thousand and One Nights,"give such information about the diamond,"diamond drill metals and precious stones and porcelain and onyx drilled. This stone is dry and firm, which does not take no flint, no iron, no one can cut away a piece or break it with something".
The hardness of diamond processing and grinding of 140-150 times higher than that of corundum. But, on different crystal faces and in different directions hardness of diamond varies somewhat. This makes it possible to polish a diamond is a diamond powder.
In ancient times, diamond cutting is to remove the crust and polished natural crystal faces. In XV-XVI centuries have learned to artificially cut diamond, revealing all the perfection of beauty and surprising properties of this crystal. Diamond, faceted shape full of brilliance and fire, is called a diamond.
In this crystal, lies a great power, as it is the first stone of the Zodiac. He starts the whole cycle, and in it as a mirror reflects the Zodiac - a huge coiled energy - solar, life-giving all living things. Different colors correspond to different crystal hypostases sun in the four elements.
Red Diamond is associated with the element of fire, symbolizing passion, aggression and lust. Red the most rare among natural diamonds and, accordingly, most highly prized.
Yellow diamond is related to the air element, symbolized impetuosity, fickleness, a ritual. Yellow diamond crystal is a favorite of the ancient priests, shamans and priests.
Blue (blue) diamond is associated with the magic of water. It symbolizes the calmness, detachment, the disclosure of hidden features. Advised to wear highly spiritual people far removed from worldly concerns.
Green Diamond is associated with the element of water. Symbolizes fruitfulness, consistency, hardness judgments. Protects the child in the womb and facilitates childbirth.
Transparent Diamond represents the cleansing of the mind, expels sinful thoughts, drives away dreams, bad dreams and banishes evil spirits. Wear it may still.
Most fatal and misfortune is the diamond, having inside spots, especially in black. These crystals are the most harmful, the troubles that brings a diamond, go not only to the owner, but also his entire family, as a generic curse.
The Arabs gave the diamonds of particular importance -"the rock driven off the face variegated color, bearing his pleasing to kings, he is respected, he is not afraid of evil, he will never get sick stomach, he lost his memory and will always be gay". They also believed that the two warring parties will win the one that owns the biggest diamond. Knew about it, and Napoleon, and therefore always carried a large diamond. There was a belief that the diamond is beaten into a powder added to food will act as a strong poison.