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    Agate

    Named after the Achates River in Sicily, Agate has been used for over 3000 years. It is used to make rings, ornaments as well as seals and is a breed of chalcedony which is a type of Quartz. Agate is an archaic gemstone with unique patterns and lovely colors.

     

    Specifications

    ●      Species: a banded type of Chalcedony with various patterns and colors.

    ●      Color: comes in a variety of colors such as brown, red, pink, yellow, black, grey, white, and lilac.

    ●      Clarity: Translucent

    ●      Spiritual meaning: Harmony and balance creating an evenness between negative and positive

    Alexandrite

    Alexandrite is the rarest of all the colored gemstones. It is a variety of chrysoberyl dating back to the times of Imperial Russia. Named after Alexander II, a Russian Tsar, the gemstone was discovered by Finnish mineralist Nils Gustaf Nordenskiold. The gemstone is known for its Alexandrite effect, in which it changes its color under daylight and incandescent lighting.

    Specifications

    ●      Species: the original source of alexandrite is from the Ural Region of Russia but recently it has been discovered in Brazil.

    ●      Color: Hue Green color

    ●      Clarity: Clear but once cut and polished they exhibit a vitreous luster.

    ●      Spiritual meaning: Discipline and Self-Control with an ability to enhance concentration and strengthen the learning capacity.

    Amazonite

    Amazonite is a beautiful gem that is a type of mineral Microline. It is named after the Amazon River in Brazil. With the glassy shine and waxy texture, it was used to make beads, scarabs and amulets in the ancient times of Egypt.

    Specifications

    ●      Species: It is a type of mineral called Microline. The green color is sought after and was named Amazonite. Other names include Peak Jade and Colorado Jade.

    ●      Color: Green to turquoise

    ●      Clarity: Translucent 

    ●      Spiritual meaning: Healing with an amazing energy filter

    Amber

    One of the few organic gemstones, amber is formed through fossilization or resin tree. Derived from the Middle Persian name Ambar, amber is usually confused with ambergris, which was used to produce fragrance. However, they both can easily be distinguished based on their densities with Amber being denser than ambergris.

    Specifications

    ●      Species: the original source is from Kaliningrad, Russia and the second source is Baltic Region.

    ●      Color: present in a variety of colors ranging from yellow, orange, brown to golden yellow, lemon yellow, black, red and blue. 

    ●      Clarity: Transparent to opaque with resinous luster.

    ●      Spiritual meaning: medical gem with healing powers and cleansing of negativity

    Amethyst

    One of the few organic gemstones, amber is formed through fossilization or resin tree. Derived from the Middle Persian name Ambar, amber is usually confused with ambergris, which was used to produce fragrance. However, they both can easily be distinguished based on their densities with Amber being denser than ambergris.

    Specifications

    ●      Species: the original source is from Kaliningrad, Russia and the second source is Baltic Region.

    ●      Color: present in a variety of colors ranging from yellow, orange, brown to golden yellow, lemon yellow, black, red and blue. 

    ●      Clarity: Transparent to opaque with resinous luster.

    ●      Spiritual meaning: medical gem with healing powers and cleansing of negativity

    Ameritine

    Ametrine is a form of macro crystalline Quartz with a color zoned mixture of Amethyst and citrine. The abrupt colored split of ametrine makes it a beautiful yet unique gem. A rare yet affordable gem that is bi-color and unique in its own way.

    Specifications

    ●      Species: The largest source of Ametrine is Anahi Mine in Bolivia

    ●      Color: Bicolor, violet-purple, yellow-brown (white color of the streak)

    ●      Clarity: transparent

    ●      Spiritual meaning: Combines the power of Amethyst and Citrine. It heals headaches, pancreatic disorders, backache, and alcoholism.

    Apatite

    Found while a boy was digging sand near an old gold mine, this gemstone was discovered in Southern Madagascar. The blue swimming pool colored gem is beautiful and rare. Apatite is known for making pendants and necklaces which are eye-catching.

    Specifications

    ●      Species: Apatite is a name given to minerals that are hard to pronounce names. Made from the chemical fluorapatite.

    ●      Color: Neon blue, green, brown, softer or darker blues, yellow, violet, and even colorless.

    ●      Clarity: translucent

    ●      Spiritual meaning: a Gemstone of manifestation.

    Aquamarine

    One of the most beautiful wonders of nature, Aquamarine comes from the Latin words aqua and marina meaning water and from the sea respectively. Minute quantities of iron are trapped within the beryl crystals to form Aquamarine.

    Specifications

    ●      Species: belongs to the beryl family and has a similar chemical composition as that of emerald and morganite

    ●      Color: Blue lagoon

    ●      Clarity: transparent

    ●      Spiritual meaning: signifies pure love and brings serenity and relaxation.

    Ameritine

    Ametrine is a form of macro crystalline Quartz with a color zoned mixture of Amethyst and citrine. The abrupt colored split of ametrine makes it a beautiful yet unique gem. A rare yet affordable gem that is bi-color and unique in its own way.

    Specifications

    ●      Species: The largest source of Ametrine is Anahi Mine in Bolivia

    ●      Color: Bicolor, violet-purple, yellow-brown (white color of the streak)

    ●      Clarity: transparent

    ●      Spiritual meaning: Combines the power of Amethyst and Citrine. It heals headaches, pancreatic disorders, backache, and alcoholism.

    Alexandrite

    Alexandrite is the rarest of all the colored gemstones. It is a variety of chrysoberyl dating back to the times of Imperial Russia. Named after Alexander II, a Russian Tsar, the gemstone was discovered by Finnish mineralist Nils Gustaf Nordenskiold. The gemstone is known for its Alexandrite effect, in which it changes its color under daylight and incandescent lighting.

    Specifications

    ●      Species: the original source of alexandrite is from the Ural Region of Russia but recently it has been discovered in Brazil.

    ●      Color: Hue Green color

    ●      Clarity: Clear but once cut and polished they exhibit a vitreous luster.

    ●      Spiritual meaning: Discipline and Self-Control with an ability to enhance concentration and strengthen the learning capacity.

    Apatite

    Found while a boy was digging sand near an old gold mine, this gemstone was discovered in Southern Madagascar. The blue swimming pool colored gem is beautiful and rare. Apatite is known for making pendants and necklaces which are eye-catching.

    Specifications

    ●      Species: Apatite is a name given to minerals that are hard to pronounce names. Made from the chemical fluorapatite.

    ●      Color: Neon blue, green, brown, softer or darker blues, yellow, violet, and even colorless.

    ●      Clarity: translucent

    ●      Spiritual meaning: a Gemstone of manifestation.

    Aventurine

    With sparkly metallic inclusion, Aventurine belongs to the variety of Quartz. The glittery inclusions occur due to the presence of muscovite mica. The sparkling inclusions give a special effect to the gemstone due to which it is known to have an iridescent effect called aventurescence.

    Specifications

    ●      Species: accidentally discovered by Venetian glass workers in the 18th century. Popular sources include Brazil, Chile, Austria, Tanzania, India and Russia.

    ●      Color: Green, red-brown, gold-brown, aventurescent

    ●      Clarity: Translucent to opaque

    ●      Spiritual meaning: Stone of luck

    Beryl

    The noblest family of gemstones is the beryl family. The beryl gemstones include emerald, morganite, and golden beryl. One of the other beryl gemstones is the red beryl found in the Wah Wah Mountains of Utah. It is called the royal family of gemstones.

    Specifications

    ●      Species: consists of a significant amount of beryllium found in igneous and metamorphic rocks around the world.

    ●      Color: green, yellow, blue, red, orange, colourless

    ●      Clarity: transparent to translucent

    ●      Spiritual meaning: power of all the beryl gemstones

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