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Garden Quartz
Publié par Laura Greenshields le
Composition Garden quartz is a kind of included quartz that has various shades and forms that resemble underwater scenes, deserts, and gardens. It is also named Scenic Quartz, Landscape Quartz, and Lodolite. The inclusions on this stone consist of Chlorite, Feldspar, and other minerals resulting in red, orange, green, or cream scenes. History “Lodolite”, originally from Latin, means stone from the mud or mud stone. “Lodolite” is mainly extracted in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Healing properties Garden quartz has a strong calming and relaxing influence and is very famous for meditation and healing. It is an elemental...
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Champagne Quartz
Publié par Laura Greenshields le
Composition Champagne quartz is well-known for its brownish yellow transparent consistency. Like other quartz gems, the champagne variety is composed of silicon dioxide. History Champagne quartz is a common gemstone, which was traditionally insignificant, but has recently become fashionable in the jewelry world. Sunglasses were used in China during the 12th century using flat glass panels of brown quartz. Healing properties Champagne Quartz is presumed to stimulate the immune system to combat super-viruses and complex conditions. It rejuvenates professionals who have served in their fields for decades, and helps them to recapture their zeal and passion for their career. As a powerful company...
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Chiastolite
Publié par Laura Greenshields le
Composition Chiastolite is a variation of the mineral andalusite. It's predominantly associated with distinctive cross-shaped design features made of graphite. The presence of the cross contributed to this mineral being used as a gemstone. History Chiastolite jewelry was found throughout Europe during the 16th century, as a talisman or souvenir that returning pilgrims brought home from pilgrimages to Spain. In older books of geology, chiastolite is referred to by the name of lapis crucifer, meaning cross stone, . Healing properties Chiastolite can improve ones' stamina, resilience, and control and I It can help ease the feelings of doubt and fear. The cross signifies a type...
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Scheelite
Publié par Laura Greenshields le
Composition Scheelite is a variety of Tungsten-rich rock and is a rare earth mineral. Scheelite is most often present mixed with other rock sand crystals. Blue Scheelite is one of the types which can be used as jewelry and has properties which make it attractive as a gemstone. The key component of the stone is calcite which makes the stone pale blue. Scheelite occurs in tin-bearing veins, and sometimes occurs close to places where gold is extracted. The highest quality Blue Scheelite is mined in Turkey. History Scheelite is a mineral that was first described in 1751 from a...
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Chrome Diopside
Publié par Laura Greenshields le
Composition At first, Chrome Diopside was mined and harvested mostly from Russia. The bulk of deposits were found in one of the most isolated areas of the planet: Eastern Siberia. At roughly 6.5 on the Mohs scale, chrome diopside is moderately soft to scratch. Since they are green, they have come to be misnamed as Siberian emeralds, but they are not emeralds on a mineralogical basis, emerald being a valuable precious mineral, and diopside being just a semi-precious stone. History Chrome Diopside was discovered in 1988 when green gemstones were spotted in the Republic of Sakha in...
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