For a long, people have been depending on gemstones to get good luck and prosperity in their lives. They have great importance in astrology for planetary peace and success. According to astrology, it is believed that wearing the lucky stone appropriate to your zodiac sign helps strengthen the ruling planet. People have been using flint stones for more than 2 million years, early people recognised the properties of flint and started using them for their daily needs. While Flint is a hard sedimentary rock, its use as a gem can help in the enhancement of your life.
Flint as a gem
- Flint or Chakmak Pathar gives you self-confidence and courage. If you are sad or depressed, wearing this removes frustration and despair from one's life.
- Flint is a very durable material that accepts a bright polish and comes in attractive colours.
- They are usually cut into cabochons (convex form and highly polished but not faceted), beads, and baroque (an irregular, non-spherical shape) for use as gemstone.
- It can also be used for home decoration. Besides the white colour, this stone is found in pink, green, blue, grey and black colours too. Also, it is used in the construction of walls in houses.
- Flint and jasper are similar materials and both are varieties of a gem material known as 'chalcedony,' which is a nurturing stone that promotes brotherhood, harmony and goodwill and absorbs negative energy.
Disclaimer: This article is based on general public information and proverbs. India TV does not confirm its veracity. Before wearing any gemstone, consult an expert from the relevant field.