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ALL ABOUT GEMSTONES
Gemstones are actually minerals which are in form of crystals. They are attractive to the eyes and its most popularly used in ornaments and accessories. Not every gemstone is similar. Some gemstones are hard while some gemstones are soft. Some gemsrones have luster and some gemstones dont shine. Each gemstone has its own unique quality and feature.The gemstones are classified into precious stones and semi precious stone. Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire are considered to be precious stones and the rest are called semi precious stones.
Precious stones:
Diamond is known for being the hardest material ever. They are lustrous Transparent stones. Diamonds are very durable and mostly used in ornaments.
Special Feature:
Diamonds are known for its hardness. It is said to be unbreakable.
- Russia
- Botswana
- Australia
Emeralds are beautiful green stones. It is a variety of the beryl family. If the stone is treated with heat it becomes aquamarine.
Special Feature:
Emeralds are popular for its green color and its hardness. It is used a lot in ornaments.
- Colombia
- Brazil
- U.S.A
Ruby is a red transparent stone. It is a hard and durable stone. Rubies are mostly used in ornaments.
Special Feature:
Ruby is known for its deep red or pale red color. It is a really hard stone after diamonds.
- Greenland
- Brazil
- Cambodia
Sapphire is a beautiful blue stone. It comes in different shades of blue. It is a hard and transparent stone.
Special Feature:
Sapphires are also knows for its vibrant color and it is usually used to add beauty to ornaments.
- Afghanistan
- Burma
- Australia
Semi-Precious stones:
Agate is one of the varieties of microcrystalline quartz. It is a translucent stone existing in different colors and lovely patterns
Special Feature:
Agate is a unique stone which comes in different colors and lovely patterns on it. No two agates are similar.
- USA
- India
- Asia
Amber is a valuable stone. It is fossilized tree resin. Amber is usually yellow or red color. It is mostly opaque in nature.
Special Feature:
Amber is a soft stone and must be kept away from fire as it may burn.
- Germany
- Persia
- Russia
Aquamarine is a beautiful blue stone which is a variety of the beryl group like emerald.
Special Feature:
Aquamarines are known to be perfect stones. It is added onto jewelry mostly to add more beauty to it.
- Sri Lanka
- Madagascar
- Australia
Amethyst is a precious stone which is usually purple in color. It is a variety of quartz and can be easily be found.
Special Feature:
The deep purple color of the stone attracts people the most. They are used in various ornaments.
- Brazil
- Uruguay
- Zambia
Bloodstone is a greenish stone which has spots which looks like blood stain. It is variety of jasper. The mineral is also called heliotrope.
Special Feature:
The color of bloodstones is unique and it distinguishes it from other stones. The stone also comes along with some religious beliefs.
- India
- Madagascar
- California
Coral is red organic stone. It is formed under the ocean from the coral polyps. In most cases the stone is red but it can also be pinkish or orange.
Special Feature:
Corals are famous for being used in jewelry like bracelets.
- Asia Coral reef
- Pacific Coral reef
Garnet is a group of minerals. It can have different colors but mostly it is found in dark red color.
Special Feature:
Garnet is a popular stone especially for its dark red color. It is affordable and looks great on jewelry.
- China
- India
- USA
Lapis lazuli is a blue opaque stone used for a very long time. It is often called as Lapis. The stone is a semi precious stone used to make beads.
Special Feature:
The lapis is one of the most popular opaque stones. The stone is mostly soft in nature. It is used to make bead jewelry.
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Chile
Moonstone is a beautiful shiny stone. It is a transparent stone which makes it more precious but it is affordable. It belongs to the feldspar group.
Special Feature:
The best feature about the stone is that is exhibits adulerence. It has a shinny effect which attracts people.
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Switzerland
Opal is a hydrated amorphous stone. It is a variety of silica. Opal does not have a crystal structure and is black, white or sometimes colorless in nature.
Special Feature:
Opals are famous for its different play of colors. One can see different colors at different angels.
- Czech Republic
- Turkey
- Canada
Pearls are very precious and valuable gemstones. They are beautiful gems and are organic stone which is formed underwater by living things.
Special Feature:
The beauty of pearl stone is the main attraction. It is added to jewelry and all kinds of accessories.
- Seas in Bahrain
- Seas in Australia
Peridot is a beautiful looking gemstone.The stone is green in color and is shiny at night and day. Hence sometimes it is called Evening Emerald.
Special Feature:
Peridot is an attractive and perfect stone. It is affordable and used in my jewelry items to add beauty to them.
- Pakistan
- Burma
- Afghanistan
Quartz is a common gemstone. Amethyst and citrine are different forms of this gemstone. It comes in different colors.
Special Feature:
Quartz is an affordable easy to fond gemstone. It is used to cut into other gemstones and also used in making pendants.
- Brazil
- India
- Madagascar
Sunstone is a feldspar stone with glittery effect. It s bright orange or yellowish in color and is mostly transparent.
Special Feature:
Sunstones most special feature is its glitter effect. The glitter effect looks different in different angels. It is opaque and is added into accessories.
- Oregan,USA
- Australia
- China
Spinel is a bright red stone which is similar to Ruby.It also comes in various other colors.
Special Feature:
Spinel is famous for is red color. It is often compared to ruby because of similar looks. It is a hard stone and can cut other gems.
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Cambodia
Topaz is a popular gemstone. Its blue color and its hardness is the key factor. Blue topaz is rare and very hard to find.
Special Feature:
Topaz has recently become really popular .Topaz of all colors are sought for and re added in jewelry.
- Brazil
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
Tourmaline is pretty colorful gemstone. It comes in various colors. It is not formed by a single mineral but by a group of minerals.
Special Feature:
Tourmaline gemstones special feature is its multicolored nature. It makes it look unique. They are huge perfect gems which can be used as pendants.
- Brazil
- Africa
- USA
Turquoise is an opaque bluish stone which has been used for a long time. It comes in different shades and is a soft stone.
Special Feature:
Turquoise is a beautiful gemstone and is known for its unique turquoise color. The color turquoise is named after the gem.
- Iran
- Sinai
- USA
Zircon is a valuable stone which comes in different colors. It is sometimes compared to a diamond because of its appearance. It is hard stone with good luster.
Special Feature:
Zircon is similar to diamond and is also affordable. The colorful stones are usually used in jewelry while colorless ones are used to cut other gemstones.
- Sri Lanka
- Burma
- Australia
NOVEMBER BIRTHSTONE - CITRINE
COMMEMORATIVE EVENT - 13th Anniversary
KEYWORDS - Success, Abundance, Personal Power
ALSO KNOWN AS - Merchant's stone, Success stone
COLORS - Pale yellow to brown
OCCURRENCE - Brazil
COLOR ZONING - Tiger stripes or Zebra stripes