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Unique jewelry stone Simbirtsit Monument

18.12.201609.04.2020 by Elena

Unique jewelry stone Simbirtsit Monument

The unique monument to the unique jewelry stone Simbirtsit was established in 2005. Simbirtsit – a kind of marble onyx. The name was given in honor of the city of Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk). The first mention of Simbirsk calcite refers to 1765. Currently, the Ulyanovsk region is the only place in the world where there is this stone field. Its color is unique – it combines a range of colors from yellow to dark brown, and complete the picture blotches of pearl and shiny streaks. Products from simbirtsit, also known as the Volga amber, are symbols of prosperity, family well-being and happiness. In addition, the stone has the ability to restore peace of mind and balance.

At the top of the monument - unique Simbirtsit, called Volga amber — At the top of the monument – unique Simbirtsit, called Volga amber

Due to the unique geological conditions, simbirtsit formation took place in the shells of clams – ammonites. Marble onyx crystals for 60-80 million years filled cavity of shells, interspersed with veins of pyrite, hematite and fossil nacre, creating a unique pattern and color palette. Such kind of Simbirtsit is rare. But there is another, more common – core Simbirtsit arising in the voids of the water deposits.

The uniqueness of Simbirtsit lies in its easy handling. It is able to take almost any shape, while maintaining polishing and other qualities. However, this stone is very fragile, so to create from it different products may only professional wizards.

Processed ammonite Simbirtsit never ceases to amaze with its beauty and diversity. It is impossible to find two identical stones. Simbirtsit – warm sunny stone. It gives its energy to the person who wears it. A powder of it was used for wound healing and the treatment of eczema. It generously gives away its energy, and when you touch it, it seems, like you take a small sun into the hands.

The name “Simbirtsit” was given by VM Efimov in 1985 after the old name of Ulyanovsk – Simbirsk. The first mention of Simbirsk calcite refers to 1765. In the report of Lieutenant Colonel Svechin written on May 10, 1765: “… near Simbirsk, on the banks of the Volga are considerable quantities of black stones with yellow sprouted, or veins that are so transparent and pure that for grinding small difference from amber have, but … because of ignorance of residents it is wasted”.