GEMS GUIDE
AQUAMARINE
Blue variety of Beryl reminiscent, due to its intense color, of sea water. Hence the origin of its Latin name, "aqua marina". Generally they do not present inclusions and clean and large gems can be found.
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ORIGIN:
Russia, Brazil, Afghanistan, Pakistan.
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SYMBOLS:
TRANQUILITY: Associated with tranquility and courage, the energy of Aquamarine helps to remain calm and overcome conflicts.
AMETHYST
One of the most appreciated varieties of transparent quartz. Its color can vary from pale mauve to the deepest violet, although amethysts do not usually have a completely uniform hue.
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ORIGIN:
Brazil, Zambia, Madagascar, USA.
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SYMBOLS:
HONESTY: A symbol of honesty, Amethyst strengthens our intuition and encourages the development of our own feelings and values.
AMAZONITE
This gem, bluish green in color with white veins, belongs to the feldspar group and has a very characteristic texture. Normally we find it from opaque to translucent and it presents a perfect exfoliation.
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ORIGIN:
Norway, USA, Brazil.
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SYMBOLS:
CONFIDENCE: Gem of serenity, security and confidence. Amazonite keeps us away from negative energy and helps to find balance and harmony.
APATITO
Transparent gem that can be yellow, green or a special turquoise blue. The carving process is complicated by its easy exfoliation. Its name in Greek means deception, and reflects the ease of confusing it with other gems.
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ORIGIN:
Brazil, Burma, Mexico.
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SYMBOLS:
INTUITION: Considered the gem of intuition, Apatite awakens our inspiration and favors our balance.
CARNEOLA
It is a mineral of volcanic origin, with a characteristic reddish color. It is widely used as a gemstone, especially when it displays a reddish or orange hue, as well as being translucent.
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ORIGIN:
Brazil, Burma, Mexico.
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SYMBOLS:
MOTIVATION: Considered the gem of motivation, Carneola helps restore motivation while stimulating creativity.
CIANITA
Considered one of the rarest precious stones in nature, Kyanite is a very resistant mineral that belongs to the group of aluminum silicates and is characterized by an intense blue color that can sometimes even appear green.
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ORIGIN:
Poland, Italy, EEUU.
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SYMBOLS:
COMMUNICATION: Considered the gem of communication, Kyanite favors the ability to express and communicate.
CITRUS
It is a gem of the yellow quartz family. The name comes from the French citron "lemon", its color can vary from pale yellow to orange.
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ORIGIN:
Brazil, Russia, France, Madagascar, UK.
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SYMBOLS:
HAPPINESS: Symbol of joy and enthusiasm, this gem attracts abundance and positive thoughts. Success and the search for balance are its main benefits.
ROCK CRYSTAL
Transparent and colorless variety of quartz. There are rock crystals weighing several tons, but stones suitable for carving are rare.
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ORIGIN:
Brazil, Madagascar, Japan, Alps.
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SYMBOLS:
CONCENTRATION: The energy of Rock Crystal is associated with reflection and meditation, with concentration being one of its main properties.
SMOKY QUARTZ
Brown variety of transparent quartz. It is thought to have been formed by natural irradiation on the ground.
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ORIGIN:
Brazil, Madagascar, USA.
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SYMBOLS:
CONNECTION WITH NATURE: Connection and serenity are intensified with Smoky Quartz, a gem that promotes positive thoughts.
PINK QUARTZ
Pink variety of semi-transparent quartz. It is usually massive and somewhat cloudy.
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ORIGIN:
Brazil, Madagascar.
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SYMBOLS:
LOVE: Known as the gem of love, the properties of Rose Quartz promote peace and calm in our relationships and increase self-esteem.
RUTILATED QUARTZ
Transparent quartz with acicular (needle-shaped) rutile inclusions, the most beautiful being the yellow ones with a metallic sheen.
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ORIGIN:
Madagascar, Brazil, South Africa.
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SYMBOLS:
GUIDE: Because of its energy, Rutilated Quartz is considered to serve as a guide to achieve our goals.
GREEN QUARTZ
Green quartz, also called green aventurine, is a variety of quartz with brilliant fuchsite inclusions, which give it an iridescent appearance.
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ORIGIN:
Brazil, China, India, Russia, United States, Italy, Tibet, Nepal, Germany, Japan, South Africa and Austria.
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SYMBOLS:
GOOD LUCK: Because of its energy, Green Quartz is considered to attract good luck.
GRANT
It is a gem that has been used since the bronze age as a gemstone and abrasive. Its name comes from the Latin granatum, and refers to the appearance and color of some of them, similar to the grains of the fruit known as pomegranate.
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ORIGIN:
Sri Lanka, South Africa, India.
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SYMBOLS:
HEALTH: Garnet stimulates the senses and vitality, which is why it is known as the stone of health. Balance our energy and provide well-being.
HEMATITE
It is a very important gem at an industrial level, although it is also used for decoration and jewelry as well as a pigmentation element. The word
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ORIGIN:
UK, Italy, Brazil, Sweden, Canada, Switzerland.
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SYMBOLS:
CONFIDENCE: It is said that the energy of Hematite, a stone linked to self-confidence.
LABRADORITE
Variety of feldspars that is characterized by the spectacular play of colors that it can present, on a grayish background, and that is due to the light interference phenomena that are produced by its laminar structure.
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ORIGIN:
Canada, Russia, Madagascar, USA.
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SYMBOLS:
CALM: Labradorite is one of the most valued gems for its protective energy and its ability to transmit calm, improve our concentration and reduce insecurity.
LAPIS LAZULI
Opaque gem with a characteristic appearance and indigo color with golden reflections due to pyrite, and white due to calcite. Actually it is a rock made up of different minerals, the main component of which is lazurite (25-40%). The other minerals that form it include: augite, calcite, diopside, enstatite, mica, haunite, hornblende, noselite, and pyrite.
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ORIGIN:
Afghanistan, Chile, Mongolia, USA.
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SYMBOLS:
STRENGTH: Lapis lazuli is said to bring harmony to our personal relationships, generating serenity and strength in them.
MOTHER OF PEARL
Also called nacre, it is the inner layer of the shells of many molluscs that secrete to repair damage to their structure or to encapsulate foreign objects. In this way, natural and cultured pearls are formed. Note that the strong pearly shine or the iridescence that it presents are highly valued in the world of jewelry.
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ORIGIN:
Australia, the Philippines, the islands of the South Seas, Panama and Baja California.
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SYMBOLS:
PROTECTION: It is said of mother-of-pearl that it balances our character and increases our energy, serving as a protective amulet and provider of luck.
BAROQUE PEARL
Baroque pearls are simply irregular, asymmetrical pearls. They are pearls without a definite shape. They can have any shape, as they are naturally formed.
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SYMBOLS:
INNOCENCE: Pearls, due to their delicate appearance, have traditionally been associated with purity and innocence, and are also considered amulets of protection and good luck.
PIEDRALUNA
Translucent whitish gem variety of feldspar, which usually has a beautiful overtone or glow of blue and / or white.
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ORIGIN:
India, Madagascar, Burma.
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SYMBOLS:
RELAXATION: Indicated to achieve the balance of our emotions, the Moonstone is a calming gem that attracts positive vibrations, helps to fulfill our desires and brings calm and tranquility.
PIRITA
It is a very common mineral, found in many geological formations from sedimentary deposits to hydrothermal veins. Its name comes from the Greek word "pyr" which means fire, since hitting it with any other mineral makes sparks fly.
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ORIGIN:
UK, North America, Chile, Peru.
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SYMBOLS:
SUCCESS: Associated with success, the energy of Pyrite helps to attract that success on a personal or professional level.
PREHNITA
This mineral is usually cut in facet or cabochon cuts, with some showing a cat's eye effect. Steps and baguette cuts are also popular. Most prehnite samples are small. Prehnite is generally an oily green color, but can also range from colorless to gray, pale green, brown, yellowish green, or pale yellowish.
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ORIGIN:
South Africa.
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SYMBOLS:
SERENITY: Associated with serenity, Prehnite energy is a calming gem that brings serenity.
SODALITY
The name sodalite means"sodium stone" and it was imposed on this mineral because its chemical composition has a high sodium content. It is also often called sodalite stone.
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ORIGIN:
North America, France, Brazil, Greenland, Russia, Myanmar, Romania.
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SYMBOLS:
SPIRITUALITY: Sodalite greatly strengthens our spirituality, helps calm emotions.
TOURMALINE
It can be presented in practically all colors, such as pink, blue, green or yellow. It is common to find original two-color specimens, the most appreciated being the purple-red one called Rubellite.
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ORIGIN:
Russia, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Namibia, Madagascar, EEUU.
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SYMBOLS:
FREEDOM: Known as the gem of freedom, Tourmaline attracts inspiration and concentration while enhancing positive energies and freeing us from insecurities.
