enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Quartz - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartz

   Quartz crystal demonstrating transparency. Pure quartz, traditionally called rock crystal or clear quartz, is colorless and transparent or translucent and has often been used for hardstone carvings, such as the Lothair Crystal. Common colored varieties include citrine, rose quartz, amethyst, smoky quartz, milky quartz, and others. [33]

3. Asterism (gemology) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asterism_(gemology)

   Epiasterism, such as that seen in sapphire and most other gems, is the result of a reflection of light on parallel arranged inclusions inside the gemstone. Diasterism, such as that seen in rose quartz, is the result of light transmitted through the stone. In order to see this effect, the stone must be illuminated from behind.

4. Gemstone - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemstone

   Types of synthetic quartz include citrine, rose quartz, and amethyst. Natural occurring quartz is not rare, but is nevertheless synthetically produced as it has practical application outside of aesthetic purposes. Quartz generates an electric current when under pressure and is used in watches, clocks, and oscillators. [62]

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

   www.aol.com/gemstone-meanings-power-significance...

   Gemstone meanings are inspired by everything from royal traditions and chakras to ancient cultures and spiritual thoughts. “The myriad of colors of gemstones alone transmit energy via the ...

6. Crystal healing - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_healing

   Crystal healing is a pseudoscientific alternative-medicine practice that uses semiprecious stones and crystals such as quartz, agate, amethyst or opal. Adherents of the practice claim that these have healing powers, but there is no scientific basis for this claim.

7. Jewellery - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewellery

   Quartz refers to a family of crystalline gemstones of various colours and sizes. Among the well-known types of quartz are rose quartz (which has a delicate pink colour), and smoky quartz (which comes in a variety of shades of translucent brown). Some other gemstones, such as Amethyst and Citrine, are also part of the quartz family.

8. Gemstones in the Bible - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemstones_in_the_Bible

   Gemstones are mentioned in connection with the breastplate of the High Priest of Israel (Book of Exodus, 38:17–20; 39:10–13), the treasure of the King of Tyre (Book of Ezekiel, 28:13), and the foundations of the New Jerusalem (Book of Tobit, 13:16–7, in the Greek text, and more fully, Book of Revelation, 21:18–21).

9. List of gemstones by species - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_gemstones_by_species

   This is a list of gemstones, organized by species and types. Minerals ... Rose quartz (var.) Rock crystal (var.) Shocked quartz (var.) Smoky quartz (var.) Quartzite ...