| Gemstones are a very special kind of | | | | from region to region. In other words, the |
| semi-precious stones. These gems, when cut and | | | | amethyst stone found in one place is not |
| polished are used for making jewelry and other | | | | necessarily alike in all respect to that found in |
| ornaments. They are also used for adorning | | | | some other place. |
| fashionable clothing items. These stones are | | | | 3) Gold Stone: These semi-precious stones are |
| widely worn with rings, used in pendants and used | | | | found in colors like blue, pink, green, white and so. |
| as birthstones. Their applications are numerous. | | | | But, the most common color of this gem is |
| But, their primary objective is one , i.e., decoration | | | | reddish-brown. There is absolutely no cleft on the |
| or adornment. According to the gemologists, the | | | | surface of gold stones. The primary |
| properties of gemstones differ according to their | | | | characteristics of this gem are its ductility and |
| chemical composition. Let's know more about the | | | | malleability. They are mainly found in South Africa, |
| various varieties of this fabulous semi-precious | | | | Canada, U.S., Australia and in some African lands. |
| stone. | | | | 4) Moonstone: It is a very popular type of |
| If some astrologers are to be believed, the | | | | gemstone. In scientific language it is called |
| gemstones are not only adornment items, but | | | | potassium aluminum silicate. Its name is derived |
| they considerably influence the human intellect and | | | | from its quality of reflecting the light internally |
| fate. Apart from this, various scientific studies | | | | which creates a visual effect that resembles the |
| have also revealed the fact that these gems | | | | surface of the moon. This gem comes in a wide |
| exert influence on human psychology and bodily | | | | array of colors. |
| processes. However, there are hundreds of | | | | 5) Quartz Stone: Quartz is found in almost all |
| varieties of gemstones available at present, but | | | | types of geological environment. Some of its |
| the most popular types are as mentioned under: | | | | common varieties include onyx, carnelian, flint, |
| 1) Agate Stone: Agate is a fibrous variety of the | | | | jasper and bloodstone. The unique chemical |
| silica, chiefly chalcedony. It is distinguished by its | | | | structure of quartz provides it with extra stability |
| fine-grains and bright color. Its popular types | | | | and striation. |
| include blue, green, Indian, Kentucky and moss. | | | | 6) Turquoise Stone: Turquoise is known to |
| This stone is believed to cure insomnia, augment | | | | eliminate the negativity. Basically, it is a |
| strength, protect against potential dangers and | | | | bluish-green mineral of aluminum and copper. It is |
| provide a healthy life. | | | | one of the oldest known gems. According to the |
| 2) Amethyst Stone: It is a violet variety of | | | | ancient Persian and Indian manuscripts, turquoise |
| quartz, commonly used in jewelry. Its main | | | | can put a favorable effect on the health of a |
| characteristics include its purple color and multiple | | | | person and his destiny. It is mainly found in Iran, |
| shades like Rose France, Siberian, etc. Amethyst | | | | the United States, Africa, Australia, Siberia, China, |
| stone is mostly used for adorning expensive | | | | Tibet and Europe. |
| jewelry. The features of this gem may vary | | | | |