Semi-precious stones and their properties continues
Lapis Lazuli - the Latin "lapis" meaning stone, and blue (in Arabic) which means blue.
Description: A metamorphic rock composed of minerals bright blue as lazurite, sodalite, pyrite and calcite. A better quality of dark blue lapis are far reaching with small areas of white calcite and pyrite metal.
The characteristics of the gem intense dark blue is a little soft, 5.5 on Mohscale. Luster is vitreous to the structures of oil and crystals vary depending on the mineral composition.
Integral properties, is the mind / body / soul with your higher, spiritual. It is said to reduce anxiety, create a set of body / mind relaxation and changes in the light / negative to positive "stone of the night" the dark, also called
Folklore, known by the Romans as an aphrodisiac strong. In the Middle Ages was used to keep the arms and legs in good health and free spirit of envy,or fear of failure.
Supply deep mines and Afghanistan to improve the quality of colored stones, even lighter stones found in Chile, Russia and the U.S.
-In the history of Renaissance paintings, beautiful blue stone was ground and put overseas, which was used to paint the sky, blue sea and nothing. And "the existence of trade is evident in the ancient city of Ur and in the fourth millennium BC, lapis lazuli is also seen from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome ornamentsreal jewelry and other amulets.
Topaz, "tapas" in Sanskrit means fire.
Description Topaz Earth exists in a range of colors. Deep golden yellow and pink have the highest value. Blue Topaz exists, with color enhancement of irradiation.
Characteristics of the Gem-Topaz has an orthorhombic crystal structure and rates of 8 on the Mohs scale. Topaz has occasionally tear-shaped cavity that includes a gas bubble or immiscible fluid shifts. Some are diamond-shapedStriped attributes section along the stone.
Property-a holistic healing stone that promotes the welfare formidable. Attracts love, allows creativity and promotes self-expression. Topaz has medical benefits to relieve insomnia, asthma and hemorrhages.
Folklore-The Greeks believed that the wearer invisible when used in an emergency. Topaz has been used to ban magic and helped to correct vision. His attributes were esoteric and restorationcontrolled by the waxing and waning of the moon.
Supply-Topaz is found in igneous rocks in pegmatite, granite and volcanic rock. Positions of Brazil, USA, Pakistan, Tasmania, Australia, Russia and Mexico.
History-Some famous Topaz gems ". Hall of Giants" El Gigante de Braganza (initially mistaken as a diamond) of the Portuguese crown, two very large collections and beautiful Topaz Museum, the Green Vault in Dresden and the Smithsonian Institute, the Historically,Topaz is associated with the sun as the Egyptians attributed their golden glow of the sun god Ra and the Romans associated with their sun god, Jupiter.
Zodiac Birthstone - Sagittarius (November 23-December 20) Month: November
Citrine - derived from "Citron" French for lemon
Description A pale yellow or if a heat treatment, the golden yellow stone which acquires its color from traces of iron.
Features of the gem, is aderivation of quartz, 7 of the Mohs hardness scale.
Integral properties said to generate the euphoria and self-esteem, preventive properties tend to self-destruction.
Gem-In olden times was used stone or lead as an effective defense against evil thoughts and snake venom. Supply-Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul
Birthstone and Zodiac: Scorpio (October 13 to November 22)
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