Germjuite is a precious but rare stone

Germjuite is a precious but rare stone
  • 2021-03-02
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The value of mineral stones often makes the stones very important among people and in some cases, in addition to decorative uses, they also have therapeutic uses. Because the popularity of stones is very high among the people, jewelry and goldsmiths also use this popularity and use stones in abundance in their structures.

According to the International Exhibition of Iranian Stone, "Jormjoit" stone is also one of the stones that, despite its unknown name, is considered as a valuable and expensive stone in the world and is composed of a set of minerals similar to Braille minerals.

It is also said that the origin of this valuable mineral dates back to the erosion period called pegmatite and occurred as a late hydrothermal stage in granite erosion along with albite, tourmaline, quartz with gypsum.

This stone was first found in Siberia and in the Sectoral Mountains and is one of the rare stones in the jewelry industry that is currently very popular among people and collectors.

Germjoite, like other valuable ores, comes in many forms, and although it was first found in the 19th century, it can be said that the quality type of this stone can be found in Namibia in terms of size and purity.

Of course, it can also be mined at the Pantahol mine in Myanmar, a small town in Tajikistan, and is said to be the world's largest mined germstone, weighing about 60 carats, or 12 grams.

One of the characteristics of this rare and special stone is its hardness. Germjuite has no cracks and is not brittle, and as mentioned, the hardness and non-fragility of this stone makes it very suitable for making jewelry.

Regarding the color of this stone, it can be said that germs are often found in purple-blue, but colors such as white and light yellow can also be identified in the category of germs and can even be seen in some jewels.

Regarding the properties of this stone, it is said that georgite helps to cure many diseases, including respiratory problems, allergies, depression, joint diseases and arthritis.

Some also believe that this stone is useful for calming the heart and absorbing positive energies, and will also be effective in increasing the physical, mental and psychological strength of its holder.

* ISNA