Gemstones - Healing Properties & Features
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Dendritic Agate-Tree Agate - History & Properties
Dendritic agate is also known as Tree Agate due to its inclusions, known as dendrites, that remind the shape of a tree ("dendron" in Greek) or leaves. It is an agate variety, either translucent or...Read More
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Garnet - History & Properties
Its name derives from the word pomegranate as it was believed that garnet crystals look like pomegranate seeds. Garnet may come in many colors, such as pink, green, orange, yellow, brown,Read More
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Hematite - History & Properties
The word hematite (also spelled as aimatite or haematite) derives from the Greek word “aima” (blood) because of the color of its powder. In ancient times it was believed that hematiteRead More
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Howlite - History & Properties
Howlite is a silicate first found in California by the geologist Henry How, from whom its name derives. In its natural appearance howlite is an opaque, white color gem with veinsRead More
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Jade - History & Properties
The term jade is generally used for two gemstones, similar in appearance but different in structure: nephrite and jadeite. Nephrite is the most common one. The name nephrite originatesRead More
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Jasper - History & Properties
Jasper gets its name from the Greek word “iaspis” given to this gemstone, meaning “spotted stone”. Jasper has been used as a semi-precious stone from ancientRead More
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Labradorite - History & Properties
The name labradorite derives from the Canadian Labrador province, due to its occurrence in this area, although it's actually mined in other areas as well. It is also known as plagioclase.Read More
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Lapis Lazuli - History & Properties
Its name derives from the Iranian word lazhuward, meaning sky blue and the Latin word lapis, meaning stone. Lapis lazuli is known and used for more than 7.000 years.Read More
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Mookaite - History & Properties
Mookaite (also spelled as mookite or mokaite) is a type of jasper found in Australia. It comes in various, rich colors, mixed together. Mookaite, considered to be a very goodRead More
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Moss Agate - Features & Properties
Moss agate is also known as Indian agate. It is an agate variety, in which minerals of a green color create patterns that look like moss. It is found in green blue, red, yellow and brownRead More
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Mother of Pearl-MOP - History & Properties
Mother of pearl (MOP) is the common name for nacre. It is called so because it is actually the creator of pearls, as pearls grow inside the shell due to this substance. Nacre is an organic,Read More
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Onyx - History & Properties
The word onyx derives from the Greek word "onyx" (fingernail). It is an agate variety, found mainly in black color. Onyx has been used from ancient times; ancient Greeks and RomansRead More
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