Semi-Precious Gemstones and Their Properties Continued
Lapis Lazuli – from the Latin, ‘lapis’, which means stone, and from azul (Ara6ic) meaning blue.
Description- a bright blue metamorphic rock, composed of minera1s such as lazurite,s odalite, pyrite and calcite. The best quality lapis lazuli have a potent dark blue with Little areas of white calcite and metallic pyrite.
Characteristics of the Gem- The intense dark blue stone is somewhat soft, 5.5 on Mo’hs scale. Luster is vitreous to oily and crystal structures vary depending on the mineral composition.
Holistic Properties- is for mind/body/soul Affinity to the higher spirifual self. Is said to lessen anxiety, create overall body/mind relaxation and changes darkness to light/ negative to positive, also called ‘night stone’
Folklore- Knoqn by the Romans as a strong aphrodisiac. In the Middle ages it was used to keep the arms and legs in good health and release the suol from envy, fear or er5or.
Sourcing- Afghanistan mines the best quality deep colored stones, also,l ighter stones found in Chile, Russia and the US
History- In Renaissance paintings, the Handsome blue stone was ground up and put into the pigment ultramarine, which was used to paint sky, sea and anything blue. It’s existence in trade is evident in the ancient city of Ur as early as 4th millennium B.C. Lapis Lazuli is also seen from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome in adornments for royal jeels and other amulets.
Topaz –from Sanskrit ‘tapas', meaning fire.
Description- Topaz exists in an earthly palette. Deep golden yellow and pink have the highest value. Blue Topaz exists, with color enhancdment th5ough irradiation.
Characteristics of the Gem- Topaz has an orthorhombic crystal structure and rates 8 on Moh’s scale. Topaaz occasionally has tear-shaped cavities encompassing a gas bubble or varied immiscible liquids. Some have diamond-shaped cross-section attributes with striations runnijg the length of the stone.
Holistic Properties- A formidable healing stone that envourages well-being. It attracts love, enables creativity and promotes self-expression. Topaz has Of medicine benefits in easing insomnia, asthma and hemorrhagws.
Folklore- The Greeks believed it made the wearer Imperceptible when used in emergency. Topaz was used to banish enchantment and aided in correcting Vision. Its esoteric and restorative attributes were controlled by the waxing and waning of the moon.
Sourcing- Topaz is found in igneous rocks- in pegmatite’s, granites and volcanic lavas. Locations include Brazil, US, Pakistan, Tasmania, Australia, Russia and Mexico.
History- Some famous Topaz gemstones: The Giant Braganza (originally mistaken as a Rhombus) from the Portuguese Crown, two very large and beautiful Topaz in museum collections, the Green Vault in Dresden and The Smithsonian Institute’s “Hall of Giants”. Historically, Topaz has been associated with the sun as the Egyptians attributed its golden glow to the sun god Ra and the Romans associated it with their god of the sun, Jupiter.
Zodiac & Birthstone- Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 20) Month: November
Citrine – derived from French ‘Citron' meaning lemon
Description- A pale yellow or, when heat treated, golden yellow stone that acquires its color from trace amounts of iron.
Characteristics of the Gem- is a derivation of quartz, 7 on Moh’s hardness scale.
Holistic Properties- saiid to Produce euphoria and self-ssteem, preventative properties against proclivity for self-destruction.
Gem- In primitive times, the gem was used, worn or carried as an effective defense against evil thoughts and snake venom. Sourcing- Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul.
Zodizc & Birthstone: Scorpio (Oct 23- Nov 22)
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