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| THE MYSTIC POWER OF GEMS |
By
PANKAJ KHANNA |
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AQUAMARINE |
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1. Appearance:
The most valuable colour Aquamarine is a rich, sky blue, but because the stone is plethoric, even the blue stones have a green or greenish-blue tinge in one direction. Many stones are virtually free of inclusions. The lusture of vitreous and not exceptional. The lusture is vitreous and not exceptional. The most common art of aquamarine is emerald type. It is also available in oval or pear shaped.
2. Distinctive Features:
The green of Aquamarine is a watery green without any trace of yellow and is due to iron, not chromium, as can be seen from examination with a gemological stretroscope. It also has a grey or violet tinge.
3. Occurrence:
Aquamarine mostly comes from the pegmative or Brazil. It is also found in the Soviet Union (Transbaikalia, Urals and Siberia), Madagascar, the United States and Afghanistan.
4. Value:
Rich blue stone several carats in weight are among the most valuable of secondary gems pale or green stones are less valuable than rich blue stones.
5. Uses:
Said to enhance one's attractiveness in the eyes of the opposite sex. A beautiful gem which is most useful for those born under the zodiac sign Pisces. The gem is beauty and calmness it is widely used by Astrologers would wide. It is said to bring love and understanding. It also brings controls ego problems and temper. It is highly recommended for those involved in humanitarian causes. |
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