Sultanite is a rare and extraordinarily beautiful gemstone. It was first found in the Urals, then it became known as the diaspora. After finds in Turkey, the stone was named sultanite.

Its main feature is the ability to transform under different lighting conditions, the stone changes its color like alexandrite, therefore it is called a chameleon stone. Whatever it is called, the stone is magnificent, and the name Sultanite is well-deserved. All eastern rulers loved rings with this stone, gave them to their wives and concubines, and decorated clothes.

Sultanite deposits

As already mentioned, the sultanite deposits are located in the Middle and South Urals. In Russia, it is found in Sakha-Yakutia. But here it is fragile and small, so it is of little interest to jewelers. In other parts of the planet, sultanite is found in Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, China, and the United States. But stones in Turkey have the best gem quality.

It was Turkish stones that became famous as rare and precious. In addition, sultanites are found in some other European countries. But for jewelers, only Turkish stones are of the greatest interest.

Sultanite stone properties

According to its chemical composition, gemologists consider sultanite as corundum with a water content. The stone has a varied range of shades. In low light, especially on a cloudy day, its color is close to the color of young spring grass; in brighter light, brown and yellow shades, including amber, appear in it.



The color of the stone also depends on impurities, and therefore it can be not only yellow or green, but also crimson, pink, yellow-brown and even purple. For example, iron gives yellow, brown and brown hues, manganese oxide paints the stone pink and red, and chromium gives the mineral bright green tones.

The stone is fragile, when heated, it cracks and disintegrates into grains, so it should not be left even in direct sunlight.



This mineral is also called diaspora and thanatarite. Diaspora is translated from Greek as "dispersion". This name was introduced by the Frenchman R.J. Hauy (Rene Just Hauy) in 1801. The stone was named thanatarite in Russia, in memory of the Russian geologist Joseph Isaakovich Tanatar (1880 - 1961).

Sultanite in jewelry

Framed in gold or silver, the sultanite shimmers and sparkles. In the hands of a jeweler, it turns into a jewel, cutting by a high-class master will emphasize the beauty of the stone. The rarity, beauty of the sultanite and the peculiarities of its processing contribute to the high cost. For a stone to sparkle and play with tints of colors, a high skill of a jeweler is required.

When cut, the stone loses its mass, about 95 - 97% of the original weight. Therefore, the masterpieces of jewelry work are sometimes valued on a par with diamonds... If you wear jewelry with this stone, keep in mind what kind of lighting you will be in so that the color of the stone matches your outfit. The stone goes well with diamonds and pearls.



Sultanite deserves the best frame. It pairs well with silver in any light. In ancient times, jewelers used the sultanite to determine the quality of gold, as a stone in a high quality gold setting plays and sparkles.

Due to its increased fragility, it requires delicate handling.The stone should be rinsed in water at room temperature, wiped off with a soft cloth, stored separately from other jewelry in a soft cloth bag. Jewelry with a sultanite must be removed at a time when heating or performing some household work is possible so that particles of fat, dirt, sweat do not fall on it, perfumery and cosmeticsas well as aggressive detergents. And, of course, protect from shocks and falls.

How to distinguish a real stone from a fake

Sultanite is a rare and valuable stone, and not everyone can afford it. Therefore, scientists have learned to synthesize it, the best examples of artificial stones are stones from Turkey. This sultanite is called hydrothermal, and its properties are in no way inferior to natural, but at the same time it is much easier to process.

Which one is which one can be distinguished by the price and the inscription on the label - g / t. But such information and price will be available only in jewelry stores with a high level of customer confidence, and the stone must have a certificate.

Mostly, jewelry with artificial sultanite is sold, and the prices for them are acceptable for many buyers. Fakes are common, but an artificial stone is an analogue of a natural mineral, and has nothing to do with fakes, it is impossible to distinguish it from a natural mineral without the help of a gemologist. Glass and plastic samples can be fakes, so do not rush to purchase "stones called sultanite" from random "well-wishers".

The magical and healing properties of the sultanite

It has long been claimed that this stone is suitable for creative people. Poets, musicians, painters and artists will certainly receive help and inspiration from him. At the same time, they assure that the stone can tune into the philosophical reflections of any person, strengthen the imagination, help to become persistent, relieve bad mood and ailments.

Sultanite is loved by soothsayers; by the appearance of the stone, they tell about the future. The stone, as lithotherapists are convinced, can help get rid of headaches, cure colds and bring out of a depressive state. The soothsayers claim that the sultanite splits, warning a person of impending misfortunes. Really, what's the point? If I could have prevented trouble ?!



Sultanite suits people who were born, one might say, under any sign of the zodiac, it just helps some in one, others - in another. He gives confidence, poise and calmness to many, protects from negative influences, and helps to correct their negative inclinations.

The stone influences the sphere of feelings, helps to become more cheerful and wise. Each stone has its own abilities. I wish they were really true. But we must not forget that a lot depends on us.

Thanks to the fact that they learned to synthesize this beautiful stone, many of us can enjoy the beauty of the stone that nature has endowed it with.