There are a lot of legends about the origin of belemnite or devil's finger. In Europe, stones were called dwarf candles and elf arrows. There they were built into the roofs of houses to protect them from lightning strikes, they were embedded in walls and beams as protection from fires. The Magi wore stones to enhance their magical powers.
A wonderful mineral could save the owner from any misfortunes of a natural character and penetration into the house of evil spirits. Therefore, often with whole bundles of arrows Perun hung from the ceiling or in the attic.
Formation and composition of the mineral
The fossilized shells of belemnite mollusks, relatives of modern squid, have formed interesting minerals. They are called belemnitids, and devil's fingers, and thunder arrows, and devil's claws. From Latin, the name is translated as a dart.
Even silver and gold were found in the composition of the stone. Since almost all the elements of the periodic table are present in the devil's finger, the mineral is actively used in medicine. The main component of belemnite was calcium, therefore, the mineral formed on the basis of the shell is very fragile.
Calcium contributes to the strength of bones, accelerates the healing of fractures. Phosphorus is responsible for the work of the parathyroid glands. Without sodium, it is impossible to transport moisture to the organs, and without magnesium, the stability of the work of the heart muscle. Most of all in the stone is aragonite. This substance has excellent wound healing and antiseptic properties.
The use of stone in medicine
Due to the existence of belemnites at different depths, the minerals formed by them differ in shape and color. The most common ones range from a few millimeters to 20 cm. Less often, there are specimens up to 5 dm. In shape, all resemble the sharpened tips of a spear or arrow. It was in the role of weapon tips that ancient people used the finds.
The color of the mineral is determined by the type of soil in which the petrification took place. The most valuable jewelers consider the shade of amber. Most of these stones are found in Australia. Externally, processed stones look like opals.
Alternative medicine offers the fucking finger as a versatile immunity-boosting agent. Healers recommend taking solutions of powder with purified water for several months.
Lotions with belemnite are applied to burns, and skin diseases are treated with powders and mineral baths. There is a recipe according to which the addition of "Perun's arrow" to the water for washing will preserve the beauty and long-term youthfulness of the skin. True, the mineral is not officially recognized as a medicinal product.
Use in cosmetology
There is no evidence of the effectiveness of treatment with belemnetide, but use is possible if all previously used drugs are inactive.
But in cosmetology, the stone is actively used. The powder is added to hair rinses and shampoos, enriched with masks, face creams.
Regular use of the powder as a dietary supplement for animal feed improves immunity, performance and quality of leather and wool.
Stone care
Often, a mineral acts as a talisman, amulet, or ethnic decoration. Esotericists claim that in the role of a talisman, the devil's finger protects against negativity, gives prudence, ensures peace in the family and career growth.
- Care of a fragile stone requires special:
- It is best to store your jewelry in a box lined with a soft cloth.
- When the slightest chips appear, it is advisable to give the mineral to specialists for polishing.
- It is forbidden to wear a stone to training, the beach or the pool.
The shine will be restored by processing with a soft napkin made of natural material.
