Lodestone is the one and only natural magnet used in magnetic jewellery. The saga of Lodestone is interesting. Found by chance, it started the study of magnet and magnetism. More than that, it has proved to be an effective anti-dote to several ills when used as magnetic jewellery. Read more…..
The legend says Magnes a Greek shepherd who lived in Northern Greece Millenniums ago, noticed one day that the nails of his shoes got stuck to earth beneath his feet. He dug the ground below and discovered a rock that has caused this phenomenon. Aptly dubbed as magnetite, the new - found Lodestone led human race to coin words such as magnet and magnetism in relation to the drawing power of magnet over iron.
Lodestone, often black and brownish rock is actually a type of magnetite with the capacity to act as natural magnet. All other varieties of magnetite have no such capacity. The word magnetite is a misnomer as magnetite in general gets attracted to magnet due to its iron content. Then the question is why Lodestone is different from the other magnetite. Very recently researchers found the clue for the missing link. Some of the magnetite that received lightening got naturally magnetized and was thereafter christened as Lodestone. That is enough for our study of magnetism. Let us turn to see how Lodestone came to be used.
Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese have used Lodestone for multitude of purposes. Greeks were the forerunner in identifying and using magical power of Lodestone. Thales of Miletus, a Greek Philosopher was the first to mention iron clinging onto Lodestone. Archimedes used Lodestone in attack on enemy ships with the aim to remove iron nails on the wooden planks that bind the ships ultimately sinking them. Pliny the Elder of Rome described magical power of Lodestone in healing and scaring away evils.
Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt used an amulet made from Lodestone over her forehead to preserve beauty. Chinese found dual use of Lodestone: on the utility side they developed the primitive compass with Lodestone to trace the northern direction for easy navigation. On the occult side they used it for divination and oracle.
Power of cosmics of Lodestone is remarkable. Those who wear it as pendant , amulet or in other suitable forms find they quickly align themselves with nature. They tend to understand issues and delve deep into matters that need to be resolved. Attracting new suitor or lover is generally attributed to Lodestone. Romans are the first to fabricate Lodestone magnetic jewellery to keep warring couples together. As marriage saver Lodestone brings warmth of friendliness between spouses who for valid reasons may try to go on separate ways. Improving relationship and balancing energies within are notable other cosmics.
Like in other gems & metals you must assess whether Lodestone is in fact necessary for you. Once you have zeroed in you have to find the convenient size of Lodestone that is necessary. The type of wear such as pendant or amulet is the next question to be answered. Finally whether you can use Lodestone as rock or tumbled one must be decided.
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