Spectrolite Stone Beads
Spectrolite
Stone Beads are semi-precious beads and these beads belong to
feldspars. During the second world wire, spectrolite stones were
accidentally discovered. Spectrolite is the only finished bead that
has given quality rating system. According to the quality rating
system, these beads can be classified into five categories, namely
A+, A, B, C, and D. These beads are mainly found in a condense area
of South-Eastern part of Finland. These beads are found in innumerous colors and hues. This is the reason, why these beads are considered so attractive and useful. The color shades reflect out of these beads vary and these may be in all the hues of the rainbow, golden shade of brown, deepest blue and many more. The different shading colors of these beads are magenta, red, blue, green, yellow, orange, violet, purple etc. It is almost impossible to get hold of black and white spectrolite.
In number of applications, these spectrolite beads are used. These different applications are tiling, mosaic, sculpting, decorative items and jewelry. As no two spectrolite beads are similar to each other, therefore, these beads are very popular in personal jewelry making industry. Other related prevailing considerations regarding these beads are these are useful in healing, meditation and bringing mental peace for the human beings.
Spectrolite Stone
Chemical Formula: (Na,Ca)1-2Si 3-2O8
Mineral Name: Spectrolite
Color: Blue Shine
Hardness: 6
Specific Gravity: 2.70
Spectrolite belongs to the Plagioclase Feldspar Group, a series of mixtures of sodium and calcium aluminum silicates. It is a member of the plagioclase feldspar mineral group and is closely related to labradorite.
Spectrolite emits a powerful light energy and is said to be a gemstone of transformation and utilization of the subconscoius mind. It attracts strength and provided vitality. The stone also provides clarity to the inner self and enhances patience. With its shifting sheen of blues, greens and yellow can be seen as a colorful "shield" against auric weakness.
Spectrolite was first discovered in Yalmaa, which is also known as the Gem Village of Finland, during World War II. It is found in Labrador, Madagascar, India, Newfoundland, Finland and Russia.
