Rhyolite is a stone whose crystals are not visible to the naked eye, however, its attractive gray to red color and its microcrystalline texture have made it highly appreciated for covering buildings and sculptures, thanks to its hardness and resistance, this stone in particular, formed by the intervention of fire. In the depths of the earth’s crust, it has an essential mineral like quartz, a primordial element in granite.
Is an acidic volcanic rock, vitreous fine grained, comprising by feldspar and high silica concentrations. The silica is quartz, the rhyolites crystals are microscopic. It is formed from granite and ash volcanic eruptions, so it’s the result of a viscous magma. The fast cooling and solidification gives the result of a formation of a mineral in fine grained like the glass, this is primarily found in volcanic lava.
Its name comes from the Greek “Rhyo” is “rhyax” in Greek which means power, and “Lite” is “Lithos” in Greek that means rock. The rhyolite is an igneous rock, it have bands formed when glides short distances after lava eruptions. It has a faint luminous glow.
This stone is handled in the industrialization for civil engineering purposes, architectural coatings, urban designs and ornamental purposes such as stone veneer. Other use is for pavements, thanks to its fortitude is also use in columns adding great strength and splendor.
The largest concentration of rhyolite is in New Zealand. There are some springs rich in sulfur which are the remains of a major volcanic eruption. It spreads through the air a cloud of gas that threw lava to the whole area. The lava hardened, forming rhyolite.
It belongs to the family of granites, because they have the same composition, same minerals and light color. If its overload of steam, produce a loud eruption and ejects ash and steam clouds.
Our ancestors found this stone for various applications, using it to develop tools such as knives, arrowheads, and nowadays in some mystical rituals, representing fire, for being a volcanic rock.
In the field of goldsmithing has been widely accepted because is a precious mineral, also used in the manufacture of pendulums for their spiritual powers and imitation jewelry as well.
The Feng Shui consider it as an instrument of healing for its high concentrations of quartz, also is used to re-energize the aura, bring changes and transformations. It is variation in color stimulate the creativity, indicates diversity and progress.
Also known as the stone of the currents due to its bubbles and rich layer of glass, many people prefer wearing it because has healing properties. It helps to bring good luck and change of life. It is a wonderful stone for healing and protection.
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