The gemstone we will introduce this time, sphene, is one of the gemstones mined in Brazil. It is a gemstone characterized by its vivid yellow-green color, and its mineral name is "titanite" because it contains titanium.
Sphene is attractive for its beautiful brilliance, which is even more than that of diamonds. It is characterized by its strong "fire," which causes it to scatter light in rainbow colors when light hits it. Sphenes with particularly high transparency shine brighter than diamonds, and are popular among collectors due to their rarity.
In this article, we will introduce the charms of sphene through the meaning behind it and the effects you can expect from wearing it. If you travel to Brazil, be sure to enjoy searching for souvenirs.
What is the meaning of sphene? A life-changing stone
The name sphene comes from the Greek word sphenos, meaning "wedge," because the crystals resemble a wedge (a pointed tool with a V-shaped tip).
Sphene is an attractive gemstone with pleochroism, which changes color depending on the angle from which it is viewed, and the strength of its fire, which shines with rainbow colors in the light. Due to the beauty of its sparkle, sphene is said to have the following powers.
- success
- vertex
- Demonstrating your abilities
- Luck
Sphene is said to bring out the owner's talents and charm, attract connections, and lead to success. It is also popular among people who have dreams and goals they want to achieve, as it is a "stone that changes life."
The four meanings of sphene
Sphene, known as the "stone that changes your life," is imbued with positive stone meanings that evoke images of success and new encounters.
- Eternal
- reform
- Strengthening personal connections
- pure
Both of these names are derived from its brilliance, which is praised as being greater than that of diamonds. The fact that it has opposing meanings, such as "eternal immutability" and "reformation," also gives a sense of the complex colors and pleochroism of sphene.
Green gemstones tend to have gentle meanings, such as emerald for love, jade for stability, and peridot for peace. Sphene, which is also green but has powerful meanings, can be said to be special.
It is attracting attention as the new birthstone for July.
In December 2021, the National Jewelry Wholesalers Association revised its birthstones for the first time in 63 years, adding sphene as the new birthstone for July.
The most well-known birthstone for July is the red ruby, but why is sphene also chosen as the birthstone for July?
The month of a birthstone is decided after the person who discovered or named it. Sphene was discovered as a new mineral in 1787. The discoverer was Marc-Auguste Pictet, a science journalist and natural philosopher from the Republic of Geneva. His birth month is July. Another reason for it being chosen as the July birthstone is that the brilliance of sphene has a beautiful hue like a summer forest.
Five benefits of sphene
Sphene has been attracting attention from people other than collectors since it was chosen as the birthstone for July, but it has also been popular as a gemstone that enhances the power of its owner. We will explain the effects of wearing sphene.
Sphene is said to have the power to bring out the owner's talents, attract connections, and lead to success. Its effects are mainly the following five.
- Talent blossoming
- Attracting connections
- Cleanse excess of negativity
- Gives you the power to charm those around you
- Amulets for beauty and health
Rather than forging your own path while clashing with those around you, you will be able to gain the help of those around you through your overflowing inner talent and charm, which will bring you closer to success.
From here, we will introduce the five effects of sphene in detail.
(1) Talent development
Sphene is said to have the power to awaken the owner's potential and bring out their talents and abilities.
However, this does not mean that you should force your potential. Sphene gives the owner the opportunity to change their values in the following ways:
- Discover things you didn't know before
- Realizing that I didn't realize
- Discover new aspects of things or people you previously rejected
When your values change, you will become aware of talents and charms that you may not have been aware of before, and you will be able to make the most of your true abilities.
The important thing is that the abilities that sphene awakens are ones that the owner already has. Sphene is not a stone that grants the wishes of those who do nothing. It is only through the owner's efforts that the effect of sphene, which supports the owner, can be maximized and talents can bloom.
(2) Attracting connections
Sphene, whose stone word is "strengthening personal connections," has the effect of attracting personal connections.
Even if one's talents and abilities blossom, there is a limit to how much they can grow through the owner's efforts alone. It can be said that they can only make great strides if they have connections and ties with the people around them. Sphene gives its owner many wonderful encounters.
- A reliable business partner
- Best friend for life
- Destined Partners
The brilliance of sphene brings its owner connections both at work and in private life, strengthening existing relationships. It is also said to protect the owner from bad encounters and cut off current bad relationships.
(3) Purifying negative emotions
Like other green gemstones, sphene has the power to heal its owner's negative emotions, but its properties are somewhat unique.
The healing effect of ordinary gemstones is like removing the thorns in one's heart and wrapping up the wounds. On the other hand, sphene purifies the owner's negative emotions such as anxiety and fear with the power of light and brings out the owner's motivation. It makes the owner's spirit stronger and helps them grow into a person with a strong core that is not easily shaken by small things.
Sphene will be a powerful ally to its owner when he or she wants to forget unpleasant things or turn negative thoughts into positive ones.
(4) Gives you the power to charm those around you
Sphene gives its owner a radiant charm.
The way sphene sparkles in the light and shines with rainbow colors is sure to attract many people at first sight. Sphene's presence will bring out the natural beauty of the wearer, making their charm shine as if light is overflowing from within.
Sphene also has the power of purification, and strengthens the heart of the owner. Sphene does not give the owner the strength to fight with others, but the strength to accept things as they are. Its dignified strength with a strong core never fails to attract those around you.
This is a recommended gemstone for those who want to shine more and demonstrate their talents.
(5) Amulets for beauty and health
As the mineral name "titaniumite" suggests, sphene contains titanium. Titanium is a metal that is gentle on human skin and is also used in facial rollers. Sphene, which contains titanium, is said to have amulet effects for beauty and health.
How to purify and care for sphene
Sphene is a delicate stone with a low Mohs hardness of 5.0. There are purification and care methods suitable for sphene.
[Things to prepare]
- A transparent glass (or plastic) container
・Neutral detergent (dishwashing detergent)
・Tissue or paper towels
*Instead of using a tall glass, use a shallow bowl with a wide mouth.
*For soft gemstones with low hardness, we recommend using a plastic container to prevent them from getting scratched.
*Please note that this method is not suitable for gemstones that are sensitive to water, such as pearls and coral.
[Purification procedure]
(1) Fill a transparent container with water until the entire gemstone is submerged, then place the gemstone inside.
(2) Add a few drops of neutral detergent to the container and leave it for at least 6 hours.
(3) Change the water and leave it for about 40 minutes without adding detergent.
(4) If air bubbles remain around the gemstone, the purification is not complete, so repeat the steps above. Once no more air bubbles remain, carefully wipe off the water.
Sphene is less hard than glass and is easily scratched and broken. When caring for sphene, be sure to handle it carefully, such as wiping it with a soft cloth.
Basic Information about Sphene
Other basic information about Sphene is as follows:
| name | Sphene |
| Mineral Name | Titanite |
| Japanese name | Cestrite, Titanite |
| Chemical formula | CaTiSiO5 |
| color | Green, yellow, brown |
| hardness | 5.0-5.5 (same as glass) |
| place of origin | Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, etc. |
Summary: Sphene has a strong effect of leading you to success in life.
Sphene is the July birthstone, known as the "stone of success." Wearing it will help the owner's talents and charms to blossom, strengthen their connections, and lead them to success. Therefore, it is recommended for those who have the following goals or aspirations:
- People who want to achieve their dreams and goals
- People who want to utilize their efforts and talents
- People who want to build a deep and strong relationship with their partner
- I want to meet my life partner
- People who want to gain new values
Sphene is also used for earrings and necklaces because of its beautiful shine, which surpasses that of diamonds. Sphene is a rare gemstone even in Brazil, a country that produces natural stones so much that gem dealers and experts from all over the world visit the country, so if you come across one while traveling, try picking one up.
*Please note that the effects of gemstones are felt differently by each individual.
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