Zircon and some of its properties. Zircon is a zirconium silicate well-known for its popular gem-quality stones. The name derives from the Arabic word “zargun” meaning ” golden colour”. Zircon is a source of the metal zirconium, which took its name from the mineral and is now used in the production of nuclear reactors. This […]
Gemology of Gemstones
Gemology and Gemstones In Gemology, Gemstones are the precious stones pieces naturally; these are then polished and finished for the various purposes. The most common purpose of using gemstones is for creating jewellery. There are different varieties of gemstones that seem same but they are different in their composition. Gemologists, who describe gems and […]
Turquoise December’s Birthstone
Turquoise is the lovely blue gemstone that is used in December birthstone jewelry. It is a bluish green stone that has been used since at least 6000 B.C. when the Egyptians used it in mosaics and decorative work and in the jewelry worn by their Pharaohs. It was also used more recently by Aztec kings, […]
Ruby and its properties.
Ruby and its properties. Ruby is a very rare gem. They exist in many shades of red, from pinkish to purplish or brownish red. The red colour is determined by the amount of chromium, which further enhances the colour by causing a red fluorescence. Most rubies show purplish red to orangey red hues. However the […]
Bloodstone and its properties.
Bloodstone and its properties. Bloodstone is also known as “heliotrope” which is an opaque green variety of chalcedony. The name, Bloodstone, was chosen because of the stone’s many red spots which are caused by Haematite. This is due to the red spots resembling drops of blood. The red spots on the normally dark green gemstones […]
Librans Star Sign Birthstones
Balance a Libra Star Sign Acquiring balance is Librans life’s quest; balancing self, balancing others and all situations that arise. These peace making folk will often be so busy striving to keep everyone they know in balance, that they fall over in a heap, tipping that side of the scale to totally unbalanced. […]
Choosing December Birthstone
Turquoise December Birthstone. For those with a December birthday, a turquoise birthstone is always a perfect and safe choice for a gift, specially if one is left clueless as to what the celebrator would want or need for a present. Birthstones are actually precious and semi-precious stones which have been associated with birth dates for centuries. […]
Peridot Gemstone Properties.
Peridot Gemstone Properties. Peridot is a gemstone playing its colour at full volume. Aptly named, it is the Birthstone of August, displaying sparkling, summery golden greens. Peridot is a sophisticated gem that has rightly regained its position as one of the most popular gems in the world. Peridot’s shades of green are caused by the presence […]
Birthstone: Their Origin And Qualities
Birthstones: their Origin and Qualities There are 12 birthstones representing each of the months in a year. Their origin can probably be attributed back to the biblical times, during the time of Moses, where twelve colors comprised the Breast Plate of the High Priest, which represents Israel’s twelve tribes. After several centuries, the number “12” […]
Garnet and some of its properties.
Garnet and some of its properties. Garnets give a spectrum of colour akin to that of a fireworks explosion on New Year’s Eve. This gemstone group, “garnet”, contains more than ten different gemstones with a similar chemical structure. The main difference in the physical properties of the garnet group are slight variations in colour, […]
Christian Names and their Gemstones 1
Christian Names and their Gemstones. For the next few months I will be publishing a monthly list of Christian names and the gemstone that are associated with each name. G F Kunz, one of the most famous gemologist once wrote ” There is a very strong custom of assigning to the various male and female Christian […]
Gemstones Astrology and Auras
Gemstones Astrology and Auras Going deep into the details of this concept, the negative or positive effects of the Aura present around a person puts its signatures on the things touched by that persons and the people known and met by him. For example, if Mercury is the planet that rules the house of government […]
