There are over 3000 different minerals... To be regarded as a gemstone, a mineral must be beautiful, most importantly in its color. A gemstone must also be durable, hard enough to survive constant use or handling without being scratched or damaged. Only about 50 minerals are commonly used as gemstones. Others are cut for collectors of the unusual but are not suitable for wear because they are too soft and easily scratched. The number of minerals commonly used as gemstones constantly changes as new varieties are found.
Friday, February 23, 2007
WHAT IS A GEMSTONE ?
There are over 3000 different minerals... To be regarded as a gemstone, a mineral must be beautiful, most importantly in its color. A gemstone must also be durable, hard enough to survive constant use or handling without being scratched or damaged. Only about 50 minerals are commonly used as gemstones. Others are cut for collectors of the unusual but are not suitable for wear because they are too soft and easily scratched. The number of minerals commonly used as gemstones constantly changes as new varieties are found.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Stones & Horoscope
January : Garnet Emerald Garnet
February : Amethyst Bloodstone Amethyst
March : Aquamarine Jade Bloodstone
April : Diamond Opal Diamond
May : Emerald Sapphire Agate
June : Pearl, Moonstone Pearl
July : Ruby
August : Peridot Diamond Sapphire
September: Sapphire Agate Moonstone
October : Opal, Tourmaline Jasper
November : Yellow Topaz, Citrine Pearl Topaz
December : Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Onyx Ruby
February : Amethyst Bloodstone Amethyst
March : Aquamarine Jade Bloodstone
April : Diamond Opal Diamond
May : Emerald Sapphire Agate
June : Pearl, Moonstone Pearl
July : Ruby
August : Peridot Diamond Sapphire
September: Sapphire Agate Moonstone
October : Opal, Tourmaline Jasper
November : Yellow Topaz, Citrine Pearl Topaz
December : Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Onyx Ruby
Sunday, February 4, 2007
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