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Semi-Precious Gemstones and Their Properties Continued

Lapis Lazuli - from the Latin, 'lapis', which scheme stone, and from azul (Arabic) classification cerulean.

Description- a glimmering chromatic metamorphic rock, combined of minerals such as lazurite, sodalite, mineral and calcite. The first-class prize lapis opaque gem have a potent caliginous bluish next to little areas of albescent calcite and harsh mineral.

Characteristics of the Gem- The concerted unlighted navy small rock is a little soft, 5.5 on Moh's degree. Luster is body fluid to slippery and crystal structures alter depending on the sandstone composition.

Holistic Properties- is for brain/body/soul relation to the greater nonphysical self. Is aforementioned to lessen anxiety, conceive overall thing/mind growth and changes mistiness to neutral/ destructive to positive, likewise titled 'night stone'

Folklore- Known by the Romans as a tough aphrodisiac. In the Middle ages it was previously owned to living the instrumentality and toughness in suitable wellbeing and untie the spirit from envy, dismay or defect.

Sourcing- Afghanistan mines the best possible superior gaping polychrome stones, also, fuel stones recovered in Chile, Russia and the US

History- In Renaissance paintings, the pretty dark blue kernel was earth up and put into the coloring material ultramarine, which was utilized to coat sky, sea and anything blueish. It's state in buying is manifest in the ancient conurbation of Ur as azoic as 4th period B.C. Lapis Lazuli is too seen from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome in adornments for chief of state ornaments and different amulets.

Topaz -from Sanskrit 'tapas', connotation discharge.

Description- Topaz exists in an terrestrial pallet. Deep gilt chromatic and pink have the top effectiveness. Blue Topaz exists, next to color enhancement finished irradiation.

Characteristics of the Gem- Topaz has an orthorhombic crystal edifice and rates 8 on Moh's go up. Topaz occasionally has tear-shaped cavities panoptic a gas bubble or heterogeneous incompatible liquids. Some have diamond-shaped crosswise attributes beside striations running the physical property of the stone.

Holistic Properties- A mighty soothing stone that encourages successfulness. It attracts love, enables originality and promotes expressive style. Topaz has learned profession benefits in change insomnia, respiratory disease and hemorrhages.

Folklore- The Greeks believed it ready-made the user inconspicuous when in use in exigency. Topaz was used to ostracise fascination and motor-assisted in correcting sight. Its kabbalistic and renewing attributes were regimented by the waxing and diminishing of the satellite.

Sourcing- Topaz is found in pyrogenic rocks- in pegmatite's, granites and mountain lavas. Locations reckon Brazil, US, Pakistan, Tasmania, Australia, Russia and Mexico.

History- Some high up Topaz gemstones: The Giant Braganza (originally misguided as a lozenge) from the Portuguese Crown, two very puffy and lovely Topaz in museum collections, the Green Vault in Dresden and The Smithsonian Institute's "Hall of Giants". Historically, Topaz has been associated next to the sun as the Egyptians attributed its gilded luminosity to the sun god Ra and the Romans related to it beside their god of the sun, Jupiter.

Zodiac & Birthstone- Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 20) Month: November

Citrine - calculable from French 'Citron' classification lemon

Description- A light-colored pallid or, when roast treated, golden chromatic seed that acquires its color from smack amounts of cast-iron.

Characteristics of the Gem- is a derivation of quartz, 7 on Moh's body level.

Holistic Properties- aforementioned to do euphoria and self-esteem, preventive properties opposed to proclivity for suicide.

Gem- In early times, the gem was used, craggy or carried as an effectual squad antagonistic unrighteous idea and diapsid venom. Sourcing- Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul.

Zodiac & Birthstone: Scorpio (Oct 23- Nov 22)