Saturday, January 2, 2010

Emerald Gemstone


Emerald is the gemstone representing Planet Mercury which represents business, communication, intelligence, education and intuition in Vedic Astrology. If your weakest planet according to your horoscope is Mercury then emerald is your ideal gemstone. Emerald gemstone increases reasoning power, presence of mind, spiritual power, prosperity and also removes the bad effects by evil spirits and nightmares. The sub stones or substitute gemstones of Emerald are Peridot, Green Tourmaline and Green Onex.

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Peridot or Evening Emerald Gemstone

Peridot Gemstone is a very beautiful and widely popular gemstone belonging to the semi precious gems category. The color of this stone is a transparent and rich green with a slight hind of yellow. This stone is also referred to as ‘Chrysolite’. This is a variety of Olivine. Romans nicknamed this beautiful gem as the 'evening emerald' because of its close resemblance to Emerald, the stone of Mercury. 

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Iolite Gemstone

Iolite is a variety of the mineral cordierite which was named after French geologist Cordier. The other names associated with this stone are Dichroite and Water Sapphire. One can see three different color shades in the same stone of Iolite as a result of its Pleochroic properties like that of Tanzanite Gemstone when viewed from different directions.This gemstone is said to stimulate the third eye Chakra leading to clairvoyance. 

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Sunstone Gemstone

Sunstone is a variety of Feldspar.It is normally seen in colors like yellow, orange and reddish brown. This stone is associated with the Zodiac Signs of Leo, Libra, Aries and Gemini. It is also known also as ‘Aventurine Feldspar’ and has a hardness rating of 6 with a triclinic crystal structure. This stone is representation of Sun and is used along with Moonstone in Solstice rituals. This stone is widely used in gemstone jewelry and is thought to bring leadership qualities to its wearer. 

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Rose Quartz gemstones

Rose Quartz is a member of the Quartz family which includes amethyst, ametrine, citrine, milky quartz, smoky quartz and rock crystal. This stone is found in various shades of pink to rosy red. This stone is also referred to as Pink Quartz and Rosy Quartz.From ancient times Rose Quartz is considered as a symbol of love and beauty. This stone is often referred to as the ‘Stone of unconditional love’ and friendship. This stone is associated with the zodiac signs of Taurus and Libra. It is also the birthstone for the month of January along with the Gemstone Garnet. Rose quartz is the most powerful for dealing with affairs of the heart and opens the heart and Crown Chakra.

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Onyx Gemstone

Onyx is a very popular semiprecious stone. It is a banded variety of Chalcedony Quartz usually black or brown with white bands, but can also be found in orange, red or honey colored. Onyx is widely used as an astrological gemstone.Onyx is an excellent stone for those born under the Zodiac Sign of Leo and Capricorn. This stone is also associated with the 7th year of marriage. Black Onyx is the wedding anniversary gemstone for the 10th year of marriage.

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Lapis Lazuli Gemstone

Lapis lazuli is an opaque, vibrant blue gemstone belonging to the semiprecious gemstone category. Lapis Lazuli is associated with the Planets Saturn and Venus as well as the Zodiac Signs of Sagittarius, Capricorn and Libra. It is also the birthstone of September. Lapis lazuli is also the Wedding Anniversary Gemstone for the 7th and 9th year of marriage.

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Tiger Eyes Quartz Gemstones

Tiger Eye Gemstone is a member of the Quartz family. It seems to have received its name from its bands resembling the eye of a tiger. Tiger's eye is a clairvoyant gemstone normally found in colors like brown yellow, pink, blue and red with a silky luster. Tiger eye is also called as African Cat's Eye. Tiger Eye is the wedding anniversary gemstone for the 9th year of marriage. 

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Kunzite Gemstone

Kunzite is a beautiful delicate pink colored ornamental stone with a hint of violet. This gem is the youngest in the spodumen family. Because of its color pink which is symbolic of love, romance and marriage kunzite gemstone jewelry is an ideal gift to be given to a loved one signifying eternal love.

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