This is a semi-precious stone, or rather, ornamental. However, the stone is rare. In fact, mukaite is jasper, which is called Australian or oceanic, since Australia is considered the main deposit. Mooka means flowing waters in Aboriginal language.



How was this beautiful stone formed? It owes its origin to unicellular planktonic organisms - radiolarians, they are also called rayworms. These organisms are extraordinarily beautiful, but it is impossible to see them with the naked eye. They live in warm ocean waters. Radiolarians look like they were created by the fantasy of an artist or by a science fiction author.

However, these simplest organisms are created by nature itself, their shape resembles lace architecture. Radiolarian skeletons gradually sink to the bottom, forming a sedimentary rock. And then, when exposed to magma, these beautiful pebbles various shades. The process is lengthy, but, as you can see, the result is amazing.

Physical properties

Usually mukaite is found in bright colors, consisting of reds, yellows, including raspberry, orange, mustard, terracotta, dark red and chocolate shades. Sometimes several colors are combined in one stone at once.

Occasionally there is white and ivory, as well as pink shades. It is the pink color that gives the stone manganese ions, and yellow or chocolate stones are obtained due to the presence of chromium and iron in the rock. And it should also be added that each stone has its own pattern. Different types of mukaita originate from here, for example, floral, striped, speckled, wavy, linear, variegated and even brocade.

• Chemical formula - SiO2
  
• The hardness of the stone is 7 on the Mohs scale.
  
• Luster: glass
  
• Opaque stone
  
• Grinding index - 1.54
  
• Density - 2.58 - 2.91 g / cm³
  

Deposits of mukaita

Mukahit was found in Australia and Madagascar. Some gemologists believe that the name contains the name of the area where the stone was found, others claim that this is the name of a trade brand.

Mukaite jewelry

Mukayit appeared on the jewelry market for a little over 30 years, and quickly attracted the interest of both jewelers and jewelry lovers. Its main advantage, which has fascinated many, is its color. The stone has bright and juicy colors, and we can say that each resembles caramel, somewhere cherry or strawberry, and somewhere orange or raspberry. Looking at polished cabochons makes you want to taste them. And mukait also resembles sweets in the form of peas, beans (especially if there are inclusions of a chocolate shade in it), or sea pebbles (by the way, there are such sweets).

Mukayit is often polished in the form of cabochons. There are shades of yellow and red in the jewelry, white ones are less common.

Among the products you can find rings, bracelets, earrings, brooches, pendants, beads. Mukayit jewelers frame in silver and gold. And since the quality of the stone differs in the products, besides, the frame can be made of different metals, then the cost of jewelry fluctuates in a wide range. However, among the cabochons, you can also find those that will be available to many. Mukait is used to make not only jewelry, but also amulets.

How to wear products with mukaite

Mukayit is also called Australian agate. So, the products from the Australian agate are perfectly combined with business and everyday outfits. The gem will look great from 2-3 or more types of stone.In the evening version, stylists do not recommend wearing mukait jewelry, however, for all your decision.

Rules of care and storage

The stone, like all others, must be protected. It is better to protect it from high temperatures, open fire, high humidity. To clean the stone, soapy water is enough for this, after washing it is wiped dry with a soft cloth. It is better to store the product in a box with a soft inner surface.

Mukait fakes

Since mukaite is a rare stone, it is not so easy to find products with it on sale. Therefore, it is counterfeited, sometimes it is passed off as agate or ribbon jasper, and sometimes it is even worse - instead of mukaite, they can sell tinted glass or pressed chips. Mukayit differs from banded jasper and agate in that there are almost no green blotches in it. In any case, if you do not want to be deceived, it is better to contact a jeweler.

Healing properties

Lithotherapy has existed for a long time. Indeed, in those days when there was no need to rely on doctors, all the possibilities were used - the surrounding objects and natural phenomena. Mukaite was also used. And as it was noticed, it strengthened the immune system, was used in the treatment of renal diseases and the genitourinary system.

Lithotherapists also assure that mukaite beads will enhance metabolism, and therefore the owner or possessor of the stone will be able to accelerate the reduction of their weight. This promise seems to be the most interesting, because almost every one of us wants to lose weight.

It is recommended to wear jewelry for those who are worried about cardiovascular diseases, depression. But Avicenna himself recommended that those suffering from stomach pain wear mukaitis so that the stone touches the location of the diseased organ. The stone is promising, perhaps it will help in something.

The magical properties of mukait

Looking into the history of stones, you can find out that the first information about mukaite appeared not 30 years ago, but much earlier, since the stone was known to the Australian aborigines, who called it "the stone of power". They believed that this stone would help strengthen not only the spirit, but also increase physical strength, as well as creativity. In any case, if you exclude all legends and legends about the importance of the stone in human life, it is worth buying it, as mukait will definitely cheer you up. After all, looking at the caramel colors, you will be charged with positive energy if you become the owner of any jewelry with mukaite.

Stone in astrology

Finally, astrologers express their opinion. They argue that Aries, Sagittarius and Leo should wear mukait. It is to them that this stone is especially supportive.