In ancient times, Bloodstone was thought to be able to stop hemorrhages with the merest touch. Bloodstone is said to relieve stomach and bowel pain, strengthen blood purifying organs and improve blood circulation.
Bloodstone has a positive influence on a bladder. Bloodstone is also used to help one become more knowledgeable in the ways of the world and is believed to be a very magical stone. Blue Agate: See Agate. Blue Goldstone: See Goldstone. Blue Lace Agate: See Agate. Blue Onyx: See Onyx. Blue Quartz: See Quartz. Brecciated Jasper: See Jasper. Butter Jade: See Jade. Candy Jade: See Jade. Carnelian : also called "Cornelian" is a translucent, semiprecious variety of the silica mineral Chalcedony Q uartz that owes its red to reddish brown color to dispersed hematite iron oxide.
It is a close relative of Sard , differing only in the shade of red and has a hardness of 7 on the Moh's scale. Carnelian is also referred to by other trade names like, Red Chalcedony and Red Agate. Carnelian is the zodiac birthstone of Virgo Aug. Hindu astrologers name it as a secondary stone for Aries Mar. Carnelian is associated with Thursday and Friday. The Arabs associated it with the month of July. It is referred to as a "sun stone" and thought to symbolize the element of fire.
Carnelian is also considered to be a stone of great spirituality. In addition, it is believed by some to be a medicinal gem with a wondrous capacity for bestowing mental and physical healing properties. Catlinite : also called "Pipestone" is a beautiful, deep rose-red color with occasional flecking named after the 19 th century American artist, George Catlin. Catlinite is a soft red siltstone or hardened clay that occurs as outcroppings in southwestern Minnesota.
It is still considered a sacred stone by the indigenous people of the plains, and remains the stone of choice for their traditional prayer pipes. Catseye : True cat's eye is a form of chrysoberyl Quartz , sometimes called "Cymophane". It is a rare and valuable gemstone, which is often underrated as being a "semi-precious" stone. The effect is a strong banded reflection caused by tube-like or needle-like crystals running along the length of the stone.
The optical effect is seen best in chrysoberyl Quartz varieties, but is also found in a few other gemstones like Star Sapphires and Tigereyes. Genuine Catseye Quartz is very rare. Most of the inexpensive Catseye sold on the jewelry market today is a manmade version of quartz crystal glass. Chalcedony : is a variety of Quartz that is formed, not of one single crystal, but of finely grained micro crystals is known as micro crystalline.
The variety of Chalcedony Quartz available is even greater than that of macro crystalline Quartz because it includes cryptocrystalline with patterns as well as a wide range of solid colors. Chalcedony has a waxy luster, and may be semitransparent or translucent.
It measures a hardness of 7 on the Moh's scale. The term "Chalcedony" is derived from the name of the ancient Greek town Chalkedon in Asia Minor, in modern English usually spelled Chalcedon, today the Kadikoy district of Istanbul. It is said that Chalcedony was used as a sacred stone by some Native America tribes, promoting stability within their ceremonial activities.
Chalcedony is said to augment emotional balance, vitality, stamina, endurance, kindness, charity and friendliness. It is believed to alleviate hostilities, irritability and melancholy. Chalk Turquoise: is a term used to describe a lower grade Turquoise that has been dyed and stabilized with hardeners to produce a material that's durable enough to use in jewelry with a pleasing turquoise color.
It's the metal content that results in the green to blue turquoise color. Chalk Turquoise has become a popular substitute for high-grade Turquoise that is becoming increasingly more expensive and rare. It can now be found in a variety of new and contemporary colors such as lime green, bright yellow, pink and lavender.
Cherry Quartz: See Quartz. Chinese Jade: See Jade. Chinese Turquoise: See Turquoise. Citrine : also called "Citrine Quartz" is variety of Quartz. It ranges in color from a pale yellow to brown. Citrine has ferric iron impurities, and is rarely found naturally. Most commercial Citrine is in fact artificially heated Amethyst or Smokey Quartz. Brazil is the leading producer of naturally mined Citrine , with much of its production coming from the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Citrine is said to stimulate one's mental capacities, enhance creativity and intuition, and strengthening self confidence.
Gives emotional control while making one more alert. Helpful in assisting, acquiring and maintaining wealth. Citrine is also one of three traditional birthstones for the month of November. Coral : is among the most ancient of gemstone materials. It is not actually a stone, but rather the calcified structures of once living tiny marine animals called "polyps", whose habitat resembles tree branches.
Coral is found in sea beds ranging from 20 to 1, feet in depth, and is becoming increasing more valuable and harder to find as our reefs begin to shrink due to pollution and overuse. Coral is said to be good for helping to settling the restlessness within. Such as tempers, rages, and compulsive disorders. Helps to balance and center. Also said to protect against depression and despondency.
Believed by some to provide protection and guard against violence, accidents and thefts. Said to calm emotions and restore harmony, as well as being beneficial in the relief of fevers, colds, Asthma and digestive problems. Chrysocolla : is a copper bearing mineral that is often confused with Turquoise. A relatively soft stone, it has variegated colors of blue and green and is most often found wherever copper deposits occur, especially in the southwestern US, Australia, Chili, Zaire, England and France.
Chrysocolla is associated with the feminine energy and is said to foster communication and creativity. Crystal Quartz: See Quartz. Dalmatian Jasper: See Jasper. Dalmatian Stone: See Jasper. Dalmatiner: See Jasper. Denim Lapis: See Lapis. Dumortierite : also called "Dumorterite" , is a fibrous and variably colored aluminum boro-silicate mineral, Al 6.
Dumortierite is found in aluminum rich regionally metamorphosed rocks and in pegmatite veins. The crystals are vitreous and vary in color from brown, grey, blue, and greenish blue to more rare violet and pink. The most common form of Dumortierite is Dumortierite quartz a. Blue Quartz and its color is derived from an abundance of dumortierite inclusions. Nevada, Norway, Poland and Sri Lanka. Blue Dumortierite : is sometimes mistaken for Sodalite and has been used as imitation Lapis Lazuli.
Blue Dumortierite is said to e nhance organizational abilities, self discipline and orderliness. Also believed to encourage one to see and accept reality. Red Dumortierite: is closely related to Jasper , and is also referred to as "Spotted Jasper.
Epidot : more commonly called " Autumn Jasper ", is a close relative of Unakite. This gemstone of mottled red, green and pink symbolizes emotional security and is therefore believed to give emotional stability to the wearer. Fancy Agate: see Agate.
Fancy Jasper: see Jasper. Feldspar : derives its name from the German words: "feld", meaning "field", and "spar", meaning "easily cleaved material". It refers to any of the several groups of crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates with either potassium, sodium, calcium, or barium. Feldspar is said to help one to let go of the old and embrace the new.
Inspires one to set and reach new goals, and assists in self-awareness and self-love. Also claimed to be useful in the treatment of skin and muscular problems. Flame Jasper: See Jasper. Fluorite : also called "Fluorspar" is a mineral composed of calcium fluoride, CaF 2. The name Fluorite is derived from the Latin "fluo", meaning "flow".
The ancient Egyptians used Fluorite to carve statues and scarabs, the Chinese have used it in carvings for over years. Fluorite is said to absorb and neutralize negative vibrations, while also making one more receptive to the vibrations of other stones. Fluorite is known as the "Genius Stone" and is said to increase concentration and help in decision making.
Fire Jasper: See Jasper. Garnet : The word " Garnet " comes from the Latin word "granatus", meaning "grain"; thought to be a derivative of the term "punica granatum" pomegranate because the Garnet crystals embedded in rock had the color and shape of pomegranate seeds. While Garnets are most associated with the color red, they occur in every color, from transparent to opaque, and include different varieties based on mineral composition. Green, dark green, cinnamon, brownish yellow, and jade green garnets come from Switzerland, Ceylon, and South Africa.
Bright apple green Garnets called Tsavorite come from Russia and Finland. Typically the standard deep red-brown colors you see in stores are inexpensive and come from India, South America, Russia and North America.
Garnets range from a 7. It also symbolizes the 2 nd and 6 th wedding anniversary. Garnets are said to hold power for healing, strength, and protection and are often worn to relieve inflammations of the skin. It is also believed to regulate the heart and blood flow and aid in curing depression.
In earlier times, Garnets were exchanged as gifts between friends to demonstrate their affection for each other and to insure that they would meet again.
Golden Leaf Agate: See Agate. Golden Leaf Jasper: See Jasper. Golden Tigereye: See Tigereye. Goldstone : Is a manmade stone, a type of synthetic glass made with copper or copper salts in the presence of a reducing flame. Under normal oxidative conditions, copper ions meld into the silica to produce transparent bluish-green glass; when the reduced Goldstone melt cools, the copper remains in atomic isolation and precipitates into small crystalline clusters.
The finished product can take a smooth polish and be carved into beads, figurines, or other items suitable for semiprecious stone. In fact, Goldstone is often mistaken or misrepresented as a natural material. The manufacturing process for Goldstone was discovered in seventeenth-century Venice by the Miotti family, which was granted an exclusive license by the Doge.
Persistent folklore attributes the discovery and secrets of Goldstone to an unnamed Italian monastic order, giving rise to the alternate name "Monk's Gold" or "Monkstone". Another name, "Stellaria", is based on the starry internal reflections. Goldstone has been called the stone of ambition and drive.
Because of the copper, Goldstone is believed to embody many of the metaphysical properties of copper, including strengthening the circulatory system, strengthening bones, and easing arthritis pain.
Green Agate: see Agate. Green Aventurine: see Aventurine. Green Turquoise: see Turquoise. Heated : Gemstones are sometimes heat treated to enhance color and clarity, finishing the process that nature started. Color enhancing by heat in most varieties and species of gem is permanent and stable under normal wear and repair. Hematine : also Hemalyke or Hemalike is an reconstituted version of Hematite. Hematine is widely used in jewelry because pure mineral Hematite is fragile and brittle.
It is made of ground Hematite or iron oxide mixed with a binder or resin. Hematine is sometimes magnetized to further simulate the properties of raw mineral hematite.
Hemalike : also Hemalyke or Hematine is an reconstituted version of Hematite. Hemalike is widely used in jewelry because pure mineral Hematite is fragile and brittle.
Hemalike is sometimes magnetized to further simulate the properties of raw mineral hematite. Hemalyke : also Hemalike or Hematine is an reconstituted version of Hematite. Hemalyke is widely used in jewelry because pure mineral Hematite is fragile and brittle. Hemalyke is sometimes magnetized to further simulate the properties of raw mineral hematite. It is a very common mineral, colored black to steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish brown, or red.
It is mined as the main ore of iron. Hematite is also referred to as "Kidney Stone" because of it's rust red color when ground into a powder or scratched onto a surface. The name Hematite is derived from the Greek word for blood haima. Black Hematite has a silvery-gray luster while other forms, such as Tiger Iron , have alternating bands of silver and black Hematite mixed with R ed Jasper , Chert or even Tigereye Quartz.
However, most of the silvery-black Hematite sold on the jewelry market today is a reconstituted form that is made by grinding up Hematite, adding a binder and then press-molding or carving it. Sometimes called " Hemalyke " or " Hematine ", it is identical to Hematite in appearance and weight, except more stable and wearer friendly. Since Hematite is associated with blood, it is said to aid in the treatment of blood-related illnesses such as hemophilia, anemia, heart, kidney and liver diseases, cardio-vascular weakness, menstrual cramps, and nose bleeds.
Hematite was also believed by Native Americans to be a remedy for dental problems, pimples, canker sores and alcohol abuse. Because of it's magnetic properties, it is also said to help with muscle spasms, joint pain and arthritis.
Hematite is also associated with the ability to bring about a calm mental state, improve memory, mental focus and concentration, bolster self-confidence, and increase the effectiveness of logical processes of the brain. Considered to be an excellent stone for treating mental stress, and has a reputation for helping people bring order to mentally chaotic situations by drawing tension out of the body, neutralizing negativity and releasing anger.
Hematite is also recognize its power for increasing mental function and is believed it can improve memory, mathematical processes, logic, creativity and mental dexterity. Finally, it is said to be an excellent aid in meditation, recognized for calming the mental state, tuning the consciousness and increasing the pathways that lead to inner knowledge.
Honey Jade: See Jade. Howlite : This calcium silicoborate Ca 2 B 5 SiO 9 OH 5 is typically an opaque white to grey, with grey to black streaks in an erratic, often web-like pattern.
Howlite is named after mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the gemstone in Nova Scotia during the 19th century. North America is the world's primary source of Howlite. It is said that Howlite is the stone of memory, knowledge and progress, and is claimed to encourage reasoning, observation, discernment, patience and tact.
It also is believed to eliminate pain, stress and anger, and help balance calcium levels in the body, aiding in absorption and distribution. Imperial Turquoise : is not a true Turquoise , rather the industry term given to a form of Jasper Chocolate Jasper which has been color enhanced and stabilized to produce a unique and richly colored stone truly worthy of its name.
Inlay : or "Channel Inlay", refers to a jeweler's technique whereby small pieces of material, such as gemstone and shell, are fitted together much like a puzzle or mosaic to create a finished pattern or design. Iolite : is a popular and interesting gemstone, and is the gem variety of the mineral cordierite. It is a transparent, violet-blue, light blue, blue, rich blue-violet gemstone that has been compared to a light blue Sapphire. It is this reason that it is sometimes called a " Water Sapphire ".
It is a stone of vision and creative expression. It is also said to help one to eliminate debt by accepting responsibility which leads to successful management of money; has been a stone worn by Shamans in the past to insure accuracy of visions; and also believed to aid in the elimination of disharmony in relationships. Jade : is an ornamental stone. The term " Jade " specifically applies to two different rocks, Nephrite and Jadeite , that are made up of different silicate minerals.
Both types of Jade are tough, since they consist of dense, close-grained, matted aggregates, but they differ from one another in their chemical composition and colors.
Nephrite ranges mainly from mid to dark green or grey-green, but it can also be white, yellowish or reddish. Rarer, and somewhat tougher, Jadeite displays hues which include green, but also white or pink, and reds, blacks, browns and violets.
In both minerals, the way the color is distributed varies a great deal. Only in the very finest Jade is the color evenly distributed.
Both Nephrite and Jadeite often have veins, blemishes and streaks running through them, though these may not always be regarded as flaws. On the contrary, some of these patterns are considered particularly valuable.
It is important to note the term " Jade " is being used more commonly on the jewelry market today to refer to any number of stones that closely resemble Jade , but are not a true Jadeite or Nephrite.
Afghanistan Jade : also called "Afghan Jade" is actually a form of Serpentine called "Bowenite" named after the country where it is mined. It is translucent to opaque, varying in color from white, light to dark green and can also occur with yellow, black or pink. African Jade : also called "Transvaal Jade" is actually a dark green Grossular Garnet which is mined in South Africa and resembles Nephrite Jade, only darker in color with more opacity.
It's dark green color comes from fossilized algae that is over 2 billion years old. Alaskan Jade : is actually a mineral formation called "Pectolite" which is mined in Point Barrow, Alaska where it derives its name. Albite Jade : also called "Water Mill Stone" or "Mawsitsit" is not a genuine Jadeite or Nephrite , rather a mineral combination of white "albite" Feldspar and green Actinolite. Albite Jade tends to have a white streaked look with the minerals it combines with.
Amazon Jade : is not a genuine Jadeite or Nephrite , rather a form of green to bluish green Feldspar more commonly referred to as " Amazonite ". American Jade : also called "California Jade" or "Californite" is actually a type of green Vesuvianite that is also referred to as green "Idocrase".
Australian Jade : also called "Jadine" is actually Chrysoprase, a variety of natural green micro crystaline Quartz called " Chalcedony " that contains small quantities of nickel. Its color is normally a semi-opaque apple green, but can also vary to dark green. It is an over 2. Sometimes referred to as the "Dream Stone", it is said to help one to remember and resolve our dreams, transform negative energy into positive energy, and build confidence.
Candy Jade : is created from a white Jadeite or Chalcedony Quartz that is put through a complex heating and color enhancing process that penetrates the surface through to the center with vibrant colors.
Chinese Jade : is a Nephrite Jade with a Moh's hardness of 6 to 6. To the Chinese, Jade is the most prized mineral, even if it is less expensive than gold or diamond. Jade is felt to be more 'alive' and is associated with merit, morality, dignity and grace. Fu, Lu and Shou are three deities representing the three desires of ordinary people.
Fu symbolizes Fortune and wealth, Lu symbolizes rank and success, and Shou represents longevity. Wearing this multi-colored stone is believed to provide help in the pursuit of these desires. Honey Jade : is actually a variety of semi-translucent golden Jasper with a very similar look and mineral composition to Jade.
Honey Jade is believed to be a powerful emotional balancing stone. It is said to radiate divine unconditional love. Imperial Jade : refers to emerald green variety of Jadeite which comes from only one mine in Myanmar Burma. They are deep green in color and very valuable. The paler green formation of the same stone is due to the presence of iron Fe but is not considered to be "Imperial Jade" and therefore not as valuable as the dark green variety.
Jadeite : is the real deal. It is a genuine Jade. Prized for its hardness and ability to be intricately carved, Jadeite is the rarer of the two types of Jade, the other being Nephrite , and therefore is more expensive and valuable. Lantian Jade : is actually a form of Serpentine called "Tremolite". It is generally yellow and light blue and is much softer than true Jade. It derives its name from where it is mined in Lantian Xian county of the Shaanxi province of central China.
Malaysia Jade : is a term used to describe a dyed or color enhanced, translucent variety of Quartz , typically Chalcedony. Mountain Jade : is a term used to describe a type of dyed or color enhanced Dolomite Marble.
Nephrite Jade : is the real deal. It derives its name from the Latin term: "lapis nephriticus", meaning "Kidney Stone," since it was often worn to remedy diseases of the kidneys. Nephrite Jade is the second type of the two minerals commonly known as Jade, Jadeite being the other. Nephrite is more common than Jadeite and is generally forest green and a bit fibrous in appearance with a Moh's hardness of 6 to 6.
New Jade : is a form of semi-translucent S erpentine that is commonly a light to medium green color in soft hues and mottled designs.
Because it produces a tranquil mood, it helps us when we're depressed, especially when we feel stuck in a situation. Peace Jade : is actually a mixture of Serpentine , Stichtite, and Quartz. The result is a beautiful stone showing subtle blends of spring green and creamy white with the occasional hint of lavender. Red Jade : is form of Jadeite with a Moh's hardness of 6. Red jade is due to the oxidation process of ferrous oxide which is usually found on the crust surface.
On the jewelry market, the color is often enhanced by heat treatment or dyes. Also referred to as " Malaysian Jade ". It is hard and compact, ranging in color from green, blue-green to grey-green with shades approaching yellow.
However, its scarcity on the jewelry market is due to low demand and world prices which have made it uneconomical to mine. Snow Jade : is the common term used to describe a translucent to opaque white variety of Quartz. More accurately referred to as "Snow Quartz" or "Milky Quartz". This same mineral is also mined in Gansu China where it is called "Jiuquan Jade" and in Guangdong where it is referred to as "Xinyi Jade.
The most desirable specimens are clear, watery in appearance without clusters of black or solid white inclusions. While it is fairly uniform in color, some variations in the saturation of green can produce colors which range from ivory to dark green. Zipao Jade , with its colors of green and dark purple, is a mineral made up of Sericite and Ferric Oxide with a Moh's hardness of 3 to 5.
Jasper : is a fine grained opaque crypto-crystalline variety of Quartz Chalcedony that forms in a multitude of varying colors and patterns. Found worldwide, Jasper often contains organic material and mineral oxides which give it interesting patterns, bands and colors. Its hardness ranges from 6. Legend says that Jasper would drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites.
In the fourth century, it was thought to bring about the rain. Jasper is believed to be protective. Credited for aligning the chakras, balancing the yin yang energies, as well as stabilizing and healing. Jasper is also one of the birth stones listed for the sun sign of Virgo and regarded the mystical birthstone for the month of October. Autumn Jasper : also called " Epidot " is a close relative of Unakite. Brecciated Jasper : is best recognized by its spotted and swirled blends of black, rich browns, brick reds, and creams.
It is believed to enhance organizational skills, relax and bring about sense of wholeness, encourage kinship with animals and alleviate animal related allergies. Said to inspire happiness, create a more positive outlook on life, and relieve stress. Dalmatian Jasper : also called "Dalmatian Stone" or "Dalmatiner" is named after the Dalmatian dog breed, whose spotted coat it resembles. It i s believed to be beneficial in increasing patience and removing disillusionments while inspiring loyalty to one's partner, making it helpful towards fostering long term relationships.
Fancy Jasper : is an opaque mix of creamy beige or gray with lavender, green, pink, orange or red swirls and speckles. Fancy Jasper is credited for embodying both nurturing and protective energies.
Flame Jasper : also called "Fire Jasper" contains swirled and mottled shades of red, gray and earthy browns in both opaque and translucent colors.
Golden Leaf Jasper: also called "Golden Leaf Agate " is a deep brown micro crystalline stone with mid to dark tan or gold patterns pressed through it. While all Jaspers are considered protection stones, Gold Leaf Jasper in particular is said to help lift depression and increase friendliness and happiness.
Kambaba Jasper : comes from Africa. It contains a exotic mix of black, greens and browns in patterns of speckles and concentric rings. It is believed to help with the soothing of nerves and state of mind. It is also said to be beneficial for plant growth and health, as well as helpful for dietary stabilization, absorption of vitamins and minerals, and ridding the body of toxins.
Kiwi Jasper : and "Sesame Jasper" are interchangeable trade names for a black speckled stone often mixed with translucent crystalline formations. To avoid confusion, we use the term " Kiwi Jasper " to refer to the light green variety of this stone while " Sesame Jasper " better describes the white or lighter colored form of this mineral. Leopardskin Jasper : is mottled with red, yellow, brown and pinkish spots like the coat of a leopard. It is believed by some to assist and protect during physical and spiritual travel.
Also said to encourage proper decision making and responsibility. Ocean Jasper : also called "Orbicular Jasper" was discovered as recently as along the shores of Madagascar, which is how it came by its name.
It is distinguished by its earthy brown tones blended in swirls and circular patterns. Like all Jaspers, Ocean Jasper is considered a protective stone.
It is said to also be beneficial to the digestion system as well as removing toxins from the body. Picture Jasper : is best recognized by its streaks of earthy browns that look like desert and mountain landscapes.
Picture jasper is said to help with the re-evaluation of life's issues and aid one in finding answers. Poppy Jasper : contains mottled shades of red, pink and black gemstone, and derives its name because it looks like a field of pink and red poppy flowers. Like its close relative, Brecciated Jasper , It is said to benefit one's relationship with animals and help alleviate animal allergies.
Rainbow Jasper : contains banded colors of red, brown and tan resembling a rainbow. Dependent on impurities present during formation, chalcedony can form in a wide variety of colors including red, yellow, green, blue, purple, grey, white and numerous color hues in between. Chalcedony is quite hard, being a 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale , which makes sense considering quartz is the benchmark mineral for a 7. What is Agate? The term agate may generally be used to describe any form of chalcedony that is translucent light will pass through it.
Like chalcedony, it may form in a huge variety of colors and patterns. Some people insist to strictly use the term agate to describe translucent chalcedony with circular banding patterns, but this stricter definition is not in general use. A slab of colorful mookaite jasper from Australia. A chert nodule from Indiana. Despite its bland color it is technically a jasper. A slice of petrified wood that is both jasper and agate. The white areas are agate as they are translucent and pass light while the colored areas don't.
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