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Birthstones
Birthstones are gems that symbolize the month a person was born. This category includes information on Birthstones; such as the stones for the specific months, history and more.
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What are the superstitions of the birthstone Garnet?
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See the related links for a website containing information about birthstone superstitions.
Why are birthstones called birthstones?
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Birthstones have been around since ancient times, and in those days were believed to possess some magical force that could protect the owner or wearer of the stone. These birthstones were traditionally linked to the Zodiac.
However, modern birthstones are linked to calendar months, and each month has its own unique birthstone, with its own fabled properties. Many people love to wear jewellery set with their birthstone, as the ancient meanings and associations with these stones still intrigue them.
What are the birth stones for all the months?
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- January- Garnet
- February- Amethyst
- March- Aquamarine
- April- Diamond
- May- Emerald
- June- Pearl
- July- Ruby
- August- Peridot
- September- Sapphire
- October- Opal
- November- Topaz
- December- Turquoise
What is november15 birthstone?
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There is no birthstone for birthdays, only birthstones. But November's birthstone is Citrine.
What is the name of a purple birthstone?
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June has two (2) birthstones. The birthstones for the month of June are Pearl and Alexandrite. Alexandrite is a lovely green in both daylight and fluorescent light; it changes color to a purplish red in incandescent light.
What is your birthstone if you were born a Libra?
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If you are a Libra born in September, your birthstone is a Sapphire. If you are a Libra born in October, your birthstone is Opal.
What is the birth stone for Gemini?
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The Zodiac sogn of Gemini has six stones: Agate, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Moonstone, Pearl and White Saphire. Aswell as those Tiger's eye is listed as Planetary stone and Emerald is listed as Talismatic stone.
The birthstone for December is?
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Decembers birthstone is a Ruby...For thousands of years, the ruby has been
at all, but spinels.)considered one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth. It has everything a precious stone should have: magnificent color, excellent hardness and outstanding brilliance. In addition to that, it is an extremely rare gemstone, especially in its finer qualities. Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum, one of the hardest minerals on Earth, of which the sapphire is also a variety. Pure corundum is color less. Slight traces of elements such as chrome, iron, titanium or vanadium are responsible for the color. These gemstones have excellent hardness. On the Mohs scale their score of 9 is second only to that of the diamond. Only red corundum is entitled to be called ruby, all other colors being classified as sapphires. The close relationship between the ruby and the sapphire has only been known since the beginning of the 19 th century. Up to that time, red garnets or spinels were also thought to be rubies. (That, indeed, is why the 'Black Ruby' and the 'Timur Ruby', two of the British Crown Jewels, were so named, when they are not actually rubies
How much are uncut sapphires worth?
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It depends on the gemstone. But when you get to the brass tax of it, a gemstone is worth only what a person is williong to pay.So to some it may be worth 2 dollars or nothing at all and to some it coiuld be worth hundreds or thousands of dollarsIf you think you got something special then do the right thing,have it certified it does not cost much to do,practically any jewelry store can do it.It will make the difference between your stone being worth hundreds to thousands,and basically chump change if you don't certify them..
What gemstone is for April?
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The diamond is April's birthstone because April turns out nice and clear in the end, and rains a lot. The diamond looks clean and clear, and also kinda looks like water...so that's why the diamond is April's birthstone. :)
What is the borth stone for December?
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Yellow Topaz or Citrine is the birthstone for the month of November.
What is the name of the November birthstone?
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The birthstones of November are topaz (precious or orange topaz) and citrine (yellow-orange quartz).
What is marches birth stone?
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it means frigidlly and erotic.. i feel so spendid when i heard my birth stone
What birthstone goes with the zodiac sign of Taurus?
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The Taurus Birthstone is Emrald and Rose Quartz
i should know because im a Taurus too!
Glad to be of help!
Taurus has many stones. It has six: sapphire, amber, coral,emerald,rose quartz and turqoise. As well as those it has those adventurine and emerald are Planetary stones and garnet is the Talismanic stone.
Are there other birthstones for February besides Amethyst?
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Amethyst is the only birthstone for February but if I find out another i will tell you!
People born in August?
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- August -
Outgoing personality. takes risks. feeds on attention. no self control when it comes to sex. kind hearted. self confident. loud and boisterous. VERY revengeful. easy to get along with and talk to. has an "every thing's peachy" attitude. likes talking and singing. loves music. daydreamer. easily distracted. Hates not being trusted. BIG imagination. loves to be loved. hates studying. in need of "that someone". longs for freedom. rebellious when withheld or restricted. lives by "no pain no gain" caring. always a suspect. playful. mysterious. "charming" or "beautiful" to everyone. stubborn. curious. independent. strong willed. a fighter
What color of birth stone for December?
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Turquoise is the birthstone for December, Color is Turquoise or blue zircon
What is the specific birthstone for the people in March?
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Modern and Ayurvedic: Diamond
Traditional: Diamond, sapphire
Mystical: Opal
What is the birthstone for people born in February?
Asked by KHol
Traditional, Modern, and Ayurvedic: Amethyst (purple)
Mystical: Bloodstone
According to the Wikipedia, at various times amethyst, hyacinth, and pearl have been considered to be February birthstones.
What is the luster of a birthstone?
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Ruby has a vitreous to subadamantine polish lustre.The chemical composition of ruby is aluminum oxide (Al 2 O3). Its specific sravity is 3.99 to 4.00 and refractive index range is 1.760-1.768 to 1.770-1.779. It's hardness on Mohs scale is 9. It's the next hardest mineral after diamond. Vitreous to subadamantine
