There are few minerals in the world, illuminated with bad fame. These include morion, otherwise referred to as smoky or black quartz. In ancient times, they tried to buy morion only in the process of preparing for mourning events. It was believed that in moments of grief, jewelry with morion protects a person from the encroachments of otherworldly evil spirits - for all that this stone needs to maintain own forces This is human grief. The soul, possessed by demons, viciously triumphs...
It was bad for those who risked wearing natural morion every day - for the sake of strict solemnity of splendor. The insidious stone inspired its owner with the darkest thoughts and feelings, causing a person to suffer for no apparent reason. To avoid misfortune, the Ural masters of stone-cutting came up with a black gem to bake in bread. From the broken loaf, the most seemingly hopeless smoky quartzes spilled out differently: transparent, golden, warm both in appearance and in sensations...
Physical properties of morion
- The chemical formula is SiO2.
- Crystals are large, well-formed aggregates.
- Color - gray, brown to dark brown.
- Transparency - opaque, translucent.
- Syngony - trigonal.
- Cleavage - absent.
- Luster - glass.
- Hardness on the Mohs scale - 7.
- Density - 2.65.
- Fracture - conchoidal.
Changes under the influence of heat treatment. When slowly heated to a temperature of 250 - 300 ° C, morion gradually changes color, becoming lighter with increasing duration of exposure. At a temperature of 400˚С, the stone becomes colorless. Restoration of a dark color is possible when the mineral is irradiated with a hard X-ray spectrum.
In ennobled black quartz crystals, the phenomenon of pleochroism is sometimes observed. At different angles of view, the visible color of the stone changes to green and purple.
The use of morion
Considering morion to be a kind of smoky quartz, minerologists agreed to distinguish stones according to the degree of transparency. (another name for smoky quartz) is considered to be a transparent mineral. Morion can only shine through, and only in thin plates of chips. However, clear diagnostic parameters for these minerals have not been developed, and the same stone can reasonably be called both smoky quartz (rauchtopaz) and morion. In the Ural tradition, a black stone with a chip, resembling a chip of a piece of bituminous resin, is called "tar" or "gypsy". The natural blackness of natural stone is also reflected by its scientific name: the ancient Greek root “mor” means “darkness”. Sometimes (by mistake) brown quartz crystals are called black rock crystal or black diamond.
Morion is well known to many peoples of the Earth: the mineral is widely distributed, found in Europe, America, Asia and Africa. Asian (Kazakhstan) crystals are especially large. The mass of some specimens of crystalline morion monoliths is measured in tens of tons.
In the modern jewelry industry, morion is more often used after annealing. (The Arabs were the first to use this method of ennobling a gem in the ΧVΙ century). Transformed in this way into citrine, the semi-precious stone is in considerable demand. However, many customers prefer to purchase inserts from natural gems: the radiance of black faces is piercing, the combination with a silver or platinum frame is contrasting, but harmonious. Morion is often cut cabochon.
High-grade morions are large, deep black and brightly lustrous. Their price is low: five-millimeter cabochons are valued individually no more than a dollar for one; faceted stones can cost up to two dollars per carat.
The history of the morion stone goes back two and a half centuries. The famous Ekaterina Dashkova, captivated by the beauty of rock crystal intergrowths, located on a black quartz crystal, brought morion to St. Petersburg from the Urals back in 1787.
The very first observations of a new stone for Russian mineralogy established that morion is not always homogeneous. In the thickness of its crystals, shaped like a grave obelisk, there may be clearly defined - or, on the contrary, visually almost undetectable - milky quartz. Often there are crystals of a layered distribution of rocks: the core is milky quartz; its shell is transparent rock crystal; further - smoky quartz, after citrine, and already outside morion.
High-temperature processing makes it possible to equalize the quality of the quartz array throughout the entire thickness of the crystal. This increases the gem value of the stone, but reduces the geological value of the mineral.
Stone has been used since ancient times. In the tombs of Thebes, thin plates of morion are found, equipped with bronze temples for ease of wearing. It turns out that the pharaohs were the first to use the black gem as a light-protective filter for the eyes!
In the Middle Ages, occultists of all kinds and stripes burned with passion for Morion. Alchemy seriously considered morion as one of the contenders for the title of philosopher's stone - however, the spell that awakens creative forces in morion was never found.
The decadent moods of Europeans in the second half of the ΧΙΧ century, clearly reflected in the morality of Victorian England, the poems of Paul Verlaine and the novel Past and Thoughts by Alexander Herzen, caused a surge in the popularity of the stone. Engraved symbols of death were applied to rings, pendants and brooches. Black bracelets and beads were worn in several rows. Unpretentiously faceted large stones topped ebony canes...
In the last century, morion has found application in technology. Parts for radio electronics were made from it. Today, morion is mostly an ornamental stone. However, ideas about its magical properties inspire fear among gullible citizens ...
The healing and magical properties of morion
An old Russian medical book convinces the reader: “Wear morion around your neck, you will become cheerful, and if you suffered from epilepsy, you will be healed.” According to modern views, Morion is able to eliminate addiction to drugs and alcohol. Gambling and other pathological hobbies recede under the influence of black crystals. However, not a single guide considers what the price of eliminating vicious passions is if Morion is involved in the matter ... Lithotherapists recommend morion applications with caution. It is noticed that the stone helps to alleviate joint pain, purify the blood, relieve pain during inflammation of the nerve membranes. Its use has an unexpected side effect: all patients begin to sleep longer and deeper. But the longer the morion sleep, the less rested the person feels...
Mystics say that morion is the "widest" of the bridges between the worlds. The stone helps to summon spirits even from the impenetrable darkness of oblivion. However, very often, along with the summoned spirit, an openly demonic entity also penetrates into our world.
Being localized in a black crystal, which served to facilitate mediumistic concentration, the demon does not give itself away explicitly - as it usually happens when an infernal inhabitant enters a person. But such a “spiritualized” stone always acts meanly, cruelly and dirty, steadily poisoning the life of others.
It is almost impossible to “etch out” a demon from morion, which has been repeatedly used in spiritualistic sessions and rituals of black magic. Only sent into a red-hot furnace and melted there, the stone ceases to exist, and its inhabitant returns to the underworld.
However, “pure”, not tainted with satanic rites, morion is able to bring practical benefits. It helps Scorpions and Capricorns in achieving practical goals, however, Scorpios should not wear jewelry with morions: it is better for them to have a cut or polished stone at home, and communicate with it after bathing the crystal in clear water.
Cancers and Libra, black quartz makes it possible to make an unambiguous (though not always correct) decision. The rest of the signs of the Zodiac can count on the protective properties of morion - however, the owner of the stone must be sure: a) in his spiritual powers; b) in the "innocence" of the stone that fell to him; c) in their own patience. "Education" of black quartz requires time, effort and endurance...
Morion can serve as a talisman only for established esotericists. For mere mortals, a stone is at best (with a rare wearing of a newly made jewelry) useless. With prolonged contact, morion “wakes up” and plunges a person into negative experiences - usually completely unreasonable.
Young people (up to 30 years old) are most vulnerable to the dark forces concentrated in morion. It has a detrimental effect on the stone and its setting into metals of a “hot” color. Any (red, yellow, white, pink, green) gold, red copper, bronze and other warm-colored metals are categorically contraindicated for morion! Contact with them awakens a destructive force in black crystals.
Doesn't even shine through.
Only thin sections of the mineral are slightly transparent. There is a practice of baking it in dough. Is it edible? Let's deal with this below.
Physical and chemical properties of morion
Black morion stone may not be. It is enough to ignite, and they will become colorless, indistinguishable from rock crystal.
If you set the oven to medium temperature, you will get brownish and samples. In order for the color to come out uniform, you need a deboning.
Stonesmiths realized this as early as the 16th century. Then, the Arabs began to bake in, and the Ural miners - in the test. Received mostly yellow. He is a double, but more profitable.
Meanwhile, natural morion is rare in the world. The stone is not popular due to its low transparency.
Although, magicians complain that it is underestimated. But, we will talk about this in the chapter "Application". In the meantime, let's continue to get acquainted with the physical and chemical parameters.
Like others, he For a stone, they give 7 points with a maximum of 10. The mineral has an average density of 2.6 grams per cubic centimeter.
This means that the weight of the morion is average. This is important in business, which we will also discuss below.
Morion Crystals reminiscent of Egyptian obelisks. They look like elongated prisms, slightly widened at the base and tapering towards the top.
The obelisks are crowned with pointed, pyramidal elements. The Egyptians carved pillars from in order to communicate with the gods.
Morion can also contribute to this, at least according to esotericists. And whether people with superpowers use quartz for its intended purpose, we will learn from the next chapter.
The use of morion
The shape of morion crystals, coupled with the color of the mineral, became the reason for necromancers to pay attention to the stone.
With the help of black quartz, they began to establish a connection with the world of the dead. In most civilizations, these are dungeons.
But, the gem is capable of. With God's help, or not, is not known.
Those who carry black quartz with them exude positive energy and do not "catch" negative messages from the outside.
Morion - magical stone used to grant wishes. The mineral helps a person not just dream, but consistently go towards the intended.
It turns out that the gem has the ability to improve organizational properties. Morion stone as magical, it can be worn raw, that is, in crystals.
If the goal is also yourself, the mineral is framed with metals. there can be a lot, because black quartz is quite light, does not weigh down even in.
Therefore, jewelers calmly supplement morions with heavy ones. But, more commonly used. The cold tone of the stone does not contrast with it, but harmonizes.
In addition, black quartz is inexpensive, which calls into question its combination with prestigious.
However, calcined morion, passed off as citrine, is often found in a duet with solar metal. By the way, in fact, buyers are not deceived.
Also quartz. Start checking hardened morion, you won't find any difference. And the same, and the density, and other parameters.
It turns out that citrine is the basis for black quartz, as for modern man distant ape-like ancestors.
Simply, the miners return morion to the previous stage of development. How it's done is said. Now, let's find out how the yellow crystals darken.
Origin of morion
"Morion stone" - photo, which can be found in those dedicated to natural radiation. It is she, according to scientists, that causes quartz crystals to turn black.
It is not the black crystal itself that is radioactive, but the host rocks. Typically, this is . Less often, you can buy morion stone, extracted from pegmatites and greisens.
The latter are obtained from, which were actively influenced by the gases of the earth's interior, and solutions, as well as temperatures of 400-600 degrees.
Pegmatites can also form at 200 Celsius. The rocks of the group are intrusive, roughly speaking, a mixture of other rocks under pressure.
The latter occurs, for example, when lithospheric plates break, their movement against each other.
It is in the places of faults in the earth's crust that an increased background is observed. Radionuclides break through from the bowels of the earth to the surface, modifying rocks along the way.
Inside the planet, radiation, according to scientists, is nuclides coming from outer space. According to theory, the atmosphere was not always on Earth, which means that nothing protected the surface from radiation, the same.
The massive flow of radioactive particles from space helped form the terrestrial substances, remaining inside them.
Morion among earthly substances can clearly show the stages of its formation. In nature, crystals of black crystal are often found, which are colored in different colors in the context.
In the center, usually, there is quartz, followed by yellow citrine and purple amethyst, the penultimate one is brown rauchtopaz.
Black morion- only a shell, the layer where the radiation has penetrated. At the same time, the background of the mineral is not dangerous for humans and other living beings.
So, you can safely wear it, both with solid inserts and cuts of crystals, demonstrating the multilayer nature of the stone.
Morion price
In on morion stone price low. The point is the solid reserves of the mineral in the country. It was first discovered in the Ural mountains.
More than half of the crystals sold domestically are still from there. A prism about 3 centimeters long costs from 200 to 500, depending on the quality.
The latter means color saturation, the absence or presence of third-party inclusions, chips and cracks.
It is difficult to determine gems in products. There is an extra charge not only for cutting, stone processing, but also related metals, the name of the manufacturer or.
Morion products, by the way, and are especially recommended. They say that it is to their energy fields that the gem responds best.
Morion is a stone that has unique physical and magical properties. It has been used since ancient times for a variety of purposes. Among some ancient peoples, the morion stone was even an object that was feared. What is this mineral and how can it affect our lives? This is what we will try to figure out.
Excursion into history
Black crystal is another name for this unique mineral. It is mined in hydrothermal deposits located on the territory of Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Russia (Aldan, North Caucasus, Transbaikalia, Urals). This mineral is quartz and belongs to the variety of rauchtopaz. In some sources, you can find names such as tar and gypsies. The stone received all these beautiful names for only one simple reason - it has a black or dark brown color. Rauchtopaz stones are very similar to each other, but it is morion that stands out from them the most. In particular, it is this stone that is used for jewelry in one form, and for magical rituals - in a completely different way.
It is interesting that in Russia they first learned about morion in 1787 thanks to Princess Ekaterina Dashkova. It was she who first sent resin for mineralogical research to the Russian Academy of Sciences. The properties of morion began to be studied in more detail during the development of occultism, because it is with him that he is directly connected.
Color and structure
Morion stone itself has a very dense structure. It absorbs light, and only in thin chips can it be a little transparent. An interesting fact is that with strong heat treatment, black crystal brightens, and only in this form can it be used in jewelry. You can return the color to the mineral using X-rays. As a rule, it has a crystalline structure and is mined in large blocks. So, one of the crystals of morion, found in Kazakhstan, weighed more than 70 tons. For magical rituals, the stone is used without heat treatment, it is its black color that is very important in this matter.
A little about properties
Next, we will consider each of the properties of morion separately, and now let's talk about them as a whole. In many areas, black crystal has found application, among them medicine, magic, astrology, and the jewelry industry. In particular, the well-known magic ball for predictions, as a rule, is made from tar. The wider use of this stone is still associated with mysticism and astrology.
Communication with the underworld
The unique morion stone can be found in every practicing magician. The goals pursued are different: predictions, protection and rituals. Let's consider each separately. Morion has long been used to predict the future and communicate with the other world. It was believed that this stone is a kind of conductor between the world of the living and the dead. Many enlightened sorcerers saw in him the future of people.
The dark overflows of the mineral depict bizarre figures that can tell about a variety of things. Many have probably heard of such an object, often located in the "witch's chest", like a dark mirror. In the 18th century, morion stone was used for its manufacture. It helped to see creatures and objects invisible to the human eye.
Impact on people
Many who have dealt with this mineral claim that it has a bad effect on all people and their well-being. In fact, this sounds absurd, because each gem may or may not suit a person. To a large extent, it all depends on the level of compatibility. There is one great way that helps to check almost any thing. Above the subject, it is necessary to place a pectoral cross on a chain (or any other pendulum), by the edge of which it will be held by a person checking compatibility. It is necessary to close your eyes and mentally ask such a question: “Does this thing suit me?” Next, you should observe the movement of the pendulum. If it spins clockwise, then you have excellent compatibility, if against, then it does not suit you. Morion is a magical stone that works well for most people. It is believed that it is possible to draw inexhaustible power from it.
For what rituals is the mineral suitable
Of course, morion is a stone, the magical properties of which we are considering, and is used for various rites and rituals. The ball for predictions, which was already mentioned earlier, is designed to study the fate of a person. In addition, there is evidence that morion products were used for various rituals, such as love spells, damage, and evil eye. It is also important that this mineral can also be used to protect against black magic. On the shelves of esoteric stores there are a variety of amulets made from resin.
Morion is a stone (magical properties are known to every practicing magician), which can be used for love spells. To do this, special words are spoken in a certain way on a small piece of this mineral. Next, the pebble is placed in the place where a person happens most often. In fact, only magicians and sorcerers can say with accuracy what ceremonies tar is used for.
Protection methods
There are legends that protection from spirits and other magical creatures is another quality inherent in such a mineral as morion. They tried to study the properties of the stone since the beginning of the 17th century. It was then that some enlightened witches determined that morion, which, as a rule, is always on their neck, protects them from the influence of the other world. Magical creatures, such as spirits, are afraid of this stone, and cannot do anything to a person who always carries it with him.
Smolyak and horoscope
Even in ancient times, astrologers found out that certain minerals are suitable for each sign of the zodiac. One or another stone for everyone can be both a talisman and, conversely, bring harm. In order not to be mistaken, you need to know exactly which mineral will come in handy for you.
Morion is a magical stone that suits mainly fire signs. These include Sagittarius, Leo and Aries. These are energetic and purposeful people. In addition, fire signs are known to be very sociable. They are often envied by the people around them. That is why the Morion stone is perfect for representatives of these signs. He can protect them from envy and anger. In addition, in many horoscopes, you can see that Morion also suits some earth signs, namely Capricorn. These people, as a rule, are very material and are closely connected with the financial sphere. Morion can help Capricorns cope with strong monetary energy.
Various types of addiction and morion (stone). Properties
The zodiac sign Sagittarius, as, in principle, both Leo and Aries, often causes a predisposition to various kinds of addictions. So, for example, fire signs very often join various sects, and they can also abuse alcohol. Here is another reason why morion is suitable for them (the stone, the photo of which is presented above). It has long been believed that this mineral can protect a person from various addictions. This is explained very simply. The fact is that addiction is a kind of energetic subordination to certain people or events. A person falls into a trap without realizing it. He is seized by the energy of this or that addiction, and it is very difficult to get rid of it on your own.
The black morion stone is able to absorb various kinds of energy, both good and bad. If a person has already fallen under the influence of some kind of addiction, he should be allowed to vilify this magical mineral. Morion will take the negative energy into himself and transport it to the world of the dead. In addition, if it is known that a person is prone to fall under the influence of other people, he will also need a mineral. As for good energy, unlike the negative one, Morion does not "melt" it, but accumulates it in itself. So, all the good that happens to its owner is collected in a mineral and multiplied.
It is very important that a person wears the same morion amulet. It should not be given into the hands of other people and told about it. As is known, best protection one that is hard to find. If you suddenly lost a stone, do not be upset. There is a legend that when a morion accumulates a huge amount of energy and does not have time to transport it to the afterlife, it is either lost or broken. We can say that if you have lost a morion amulet, then this means that it has served you faithfully and saved you from many troubles.
Rock crystal is a mineral, or, as it is also called, a kind of transparent quartz. The chemical formula that characterizes rock crystal is SiO2. In its form, no matter how much it is twisted in different directions, it is a hexagonal crystal. If you measure the angle between the corners of this crystal, it will always be 120°.
Pure, unclouded quartz samples are very rare, and their price is quite high. Translated from the ancient Greek "kristallos" means "ice". And it is true. According to their external characteristics, rock crystal crystals resemble pieces of frozen ice that came to us from afar.
It occurs naturally as clear, colorless crystals. The most famous deposits of quartz are the Nagolny Kryazh, the Crimea, the Carpathians, the French and Swiss Alps, the Urals, and the Pamirs. There are also deposits of rock crystal on the island of Madagascar and in Brazil.
History of crystal
Crystal rhinestone is so beautiful and exquisite that it captivates the spirit. Looking into its transparent depths, you involuntarily begin to believe that there, in its depths, your future is hidden. 
The first mention of crystal was in Ancient Greece. In the city of Patras there was a marble temple in which there was a statue of the goddess of fertility Dimeter, and a magic mirror hung near the statue. It was known for its amazing and mysterious abilities. It was believed: if after the service you ask the mirror a question that tormented you, then you will definitely get an answer to it. The main material is rock crystals.
Perhaps that is why people tried to surround themselves with objects made from this stone as much as possible.
In the old days, crystal was used to make jewelry, dishes, interior items, even lamps. Rock crystal balls were a must for any self-respecting magician in the 18th and 19th centuries. Not a single magical rite could do without using the magical properties of this ball.
Crystal is also mentioned in ancient legends. Many of the world's great alchemists used rock crystal in an attempt to find philosopher's Stone. One of the legends takes us to distant times in Scotland, tells about a tired traveler who, after a very long journey, very tired, accidentally got to a feast arranged by forest dwellers. Leaving the feast, he took with him a crystal goblet. To this day, some believe that this cup is still kept in one of the oldest castles in Scotland.
Even in ancient times, it was believed that the magical properties of rock crystal are very strong.
It helps to open sensory abilities, points the way to the world of otherworldly spirits.
Very often, amulets are made, where crystal is used as a basis. It helps to clear the clarity of thought, improve health, attract good luck, wealth, love, push away the bad, get negative thoughts out of the head, and help achieve the goal. During a severe frost, he will not let his owner freeze, and in the heat he will save him from drought if the stone is worn on the finger. If you have nightmares at night or the day was so emotionally disturbing that you now suffer from insomnia, put a stone under your pillow. This will help you fall asleep faster.
Varieties of crystal, its magical and healing properties
In nature there are a large number of types of rock crystal due to different shades and inclusions. Each type of such quartz has in its own way irreplaceable magical and healing properties. Knowing these properties, you can improve your health, establish a business, drive away bad thoughts, get rid of nightmares.
It is otherwise called rauchtopaz. The color of this quartz has a light grayish haze. It is also dark, similar to a black female veil. Due to its strong magical properties, crystal was often used in the rites of black magic. Despite this, if the power of the stone is turned to good, then it will help its owner gain vitality, make a person more courageous, resistant to any troubles, more active and sexual. He is often very helpful at work.
It can also be used in medicinal purposes. Interestingly, rauchtopaz is also called the stone of the Buddha. The stone helps to remove toxins from the body.
The healing properties of smoky crystal are manifested in the treatment of mental or depressive disorders. During the period of exacerbation of this condition, it is recommended to carry crystal with you all the time and at the time of the attack, turn to the stone for help. It helps to quit smoking, fight drug addiction and alcoholism.
Black rhinestone
Also called morion. In the old days, almost all alchemists carried this stone. It was believed that he would help the owner in extracting gold. Morion helped to communicate with the world of dead people; not a single spiritualistic session was held without him. And if one of the close people died, it was popular to wear an ornament with the image of a weeping woman or a willow made of morion during mourning for this person.
Such an unusual color of a stone in nature is due to its proximity to uranium or granite deposits. It is rare, so its price is quite high. It happens that ordinary quartz, to give it dark shade artificially irradiated. Of course, such artificial black crystal in this case does not have all the qualities inherent in morion.
To distinguish a real morion from an artificial one, you just need to look through it. With his dark color real morion is still transparent, while artificial is not.
He gives protection to his owner, protecting his body and soul. Any negative energy directed at the owner of the stone or emanating from him, with the help of the amazing qualities of the stone, is converted into positive. Helping a person to achieve a goal, he realizes all his dreams. Crystal will bring you good luck, wealth, prosperity, while wearing it, you need to think only about yourself. It is also recommended to wear morion if you have depression, a bad mood, as it will help get rid of all negative and unpleasant thoughts.
The healing properties of rock crystal are manifested if worn by people suffering from diseases of the kidneys, pancreas, reproductive system, migraines. By stabilizing the thyroid gland, it normalizes metabolism, helps to absorb minerals and vitamins.
Transparent crystal, or Cupid's arrows
There is a legend: once the goddess of love bathed in a magical lake, and while bathing she dropped a lock of her hair. As soon as she touched the water, she immediately froze. So, the rock crystal “Arrows of Cupid” was formed. This spring stone of love changes the character of a person, making him more docile.
The owner of the stone begins to treat love differently. By making a person's feelings more acute, elevated, he helps to attract love to himself, of course, if you want to love. It is believed that if a man wears such quartz, he will attract love to himself, become more passionate, and the stone will help a woman evoke a feeling of love.
Cupid's arrows, framed in gold, will help enhance this effect. It, according to many astrologers, can be worn by absolutely all signs of the zodiac, but most of all its influence extends to air signs, since this stone itself is associated with this element.
Saturated in green this crystal does not possess. The color of quartz is greenish. Looking into the depths, involuntarily a person thinks about a plant that froze inside him many millennia ago. It is believed that he, like all the previous ones, has the gift of clearing thoughts of negativity, health, attracting good luck and success to his owner.
Rock crystal, with whatever shade it is, is a beautiful stone. It is used to make various decorations that can be worn in everyday life.
Everyone probably remembers that the gods always drank their elixirs from crystal goblets. It was believed that this could prolong their life and grant immortality. In fact, this miraculous effect was due to the fact that the rays of the sun, passing through the core of the crystal, were refracted. At the same time, all microbes were destroyed in the bowl.
It is believed that it has a beneficial effect on a nursing mother. At the same time, her milk flow increases if she wears a crystal necklace around her neck.
There are many different legends and beliefs about this stone, but it is worth noting: no matter what stone you wear, it is necessary that only good thoughts always visit you. Then all your plans will soon come true. Believe in yourself and your strengths.
Morion is a completely black quartz, most often found in pegmatites. This beautiful crystal is used not only in jewelry, but also in radio engineering. Morion chips are used as aquarium soil.
This rare black stone has several names - tar, gypsy, black crystal. The modern name comes from the Greek word "morysso", which literally means "blacken". In ancient Egypt, glasses were made from thin black quartz plates to protect the eyes from the sun. Such, for example, was worn by Pharaoh Tutankhamen. In the Middle Ages, morion was very popular with alchemists as a means of helping to find the legendary philosopher's stone, capable of turning any base metal into the purest gold.
In Rus', Morion was dedicated to Morena, the goddess of death and winter. According to legend, Morena was once a bright heavenly maiden, but gold seduced her, and she went to the kingdom of Koshchei, becoming the first witch. The immortal sorcerer gave her a magic ring in which morion was set, the magic contained in it made Morena immortal.
The rare black color of quartz crystals is due to natural radiation. The stone is easily recognizable by its color with a characteristic glassy luster, and the crystal itself has the shape of a hexagon. . If a black crystal is heated, it will brighten, turning brown or yellow.. If the stone is heated even more, it will completely discolor. However, the black color can be easily returned, it is enough just to irradiate the mineral with radiation, for example, X-rays.
Natural and artificial stones
Morion crystals are a variety of quartz, which has a huge number of colors: from transparent to black, golden to green, lilac and even blue. Transparent rock crystal, snow and milky quartz, falcon and cat eye, lilac amethyst, golden citrine, greenish-brown smoky topaz, ametrine, green prasiolite, etc. - the closest relatives of morion.