Agate and some of its properties. Agate is distinguished by its many, often vivid colours . The bands of colours may be white, red, blue, grey, mauve, brown or black. These are irregular and sometimes curved. The parallel bands follow the wavy contour of the cavity where silica gel solidified. If part of the cavity remains […]
Gemstones & Properties
Astrology of Gemstones
Natural gemstones and their effect on zodiac astrology Astrology and gemstones go hand in hand. In astrology, gemstones are often recommended according to the nature of your horoscope. It is generally believed that if you wear a gemstone according to your horoscope, you will gradually be able to overcome the obstacles and hazards in […]
Andalusite and some of its Properties.
Andalusite and some of its Properties. Andalusite holds the everlasting colours of the season of Autumn. It varies in colour from a pale yellowish brown to a dark bottle-green, dark brown or the most popular, greenish red. It has a very strong and distinctive pleochroism, so that, when turned, the stone may appear yellow, green […]
Moonstone and its Properties.
Moonstone and its Properties. Moonstone has long been considered as a sacred stone and is often believed to be moonlight in a magical, solid form. A virtually colourless stone, it is distinguished by a blush shimmer that moves across its face as the stone is moved. Moonstone is ethereal and angelic in its appearance. […]
Zircon and some of its properties.
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 […]
