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2. Lapis lazuli - Wikipedia

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   Lapis lazuli (UK: / ˌ l æ p ɪ s ˈ l æ z (j) ʊ l i, ˈ l æ ʒ ʊ-,-ˌ l i /; US: / ˈ l æ z (j) ə l i, ˈ l æ ʒ ə-,-ˌ l i /), or lapis for short, is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color.

3. Tanzanite - Wikipedia

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   The normal primary and secondary hues in tanzanite are blue and violet. Untreated tanzanite is a trichroic gemstone, meaning that light that enters this anisotropic crystal gets refracted on different paths, with different colour absorption on each of the three optical axes. As a result of this phenomenon, a multitude of colors have been ...

4. Gemstone Meanings: Power and Significance of the 25 Most ...

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   “Often cut or polished to reveal more of the light-reflecting qualities of the mineral, gemstones are used to create beautiful jewelry to adorn and enhance our appearance.” Nowadays, lab-made ...

5. Chalcedony - Wikipedia

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   Chalcedony Ice-blue (boulder, polished section and cabochon in ring In Greenland , white to greyish chalcedony is known from volcanic strata of the Paleocene , in the Disko-Nuussuaq area (West Greenland) and from the Scoresby Sound area (East Greenland).

6. Luminous gemstones - Wikipedia

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   The OED defines pyrope (from Greek Πυρωπός, lit. "fire-eyed")" as: "In early use applied vaguely to a red or fiery gem, as ruby or carbuncle; (mineralogy) the Bohemian garnet or fire-garnet"; and carbuncle or carbuncle-stone (from Latin "carbunculus", "small glowing ember") as: "A name variously applied to precious stones of a red or ...

7. What is the birthstone for December? Hint: There's actually ...

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   In the Hindu religion, zircon is a part of the "navaratna," or "nine gemstones." When worn together, these stones are believed to bring wealth, wisdom and health .