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Lapis lazuli - from the Latin "lapis" meaning stone, and azul (Arabic) meaning blue.

Description-lightblue metamorphic rock, composed of minerals such as lazurite, Sodalite, Pyrite and Calcite. The best quality lapis lazuli have a potent dark blue with small areas of white calcite and metallic pyrite.

Characteristics of the Gem-The intense dark blue stone is somewhat soft, 5.5 on the Moh scale. Luster is vitreous to greasy and crystal structures vary depending on the mineral composition.

Holistic Real Estate is for the mind / body / soul connection to our higher spiritual self. Is said to reduce anxiety, create a whole body / mind relaxation and changes the darkness into the light / negative to positive, also known as "rock night"

Folklore Known by the Romans as a powerful aphrodisiac. In the Middle Ages it was used for the arms and legs in good health and let the soul from envy, fear or failure.

Afghanistan mines sourcing the best quality deep-colored bricks, stones easier in Chile, Russia and the U.S.

History in Renaissance paintings, the beautiful blue stone was ground into the pigment ultramarine, which for the color of sky, sea and everything in blue. It is therefore in the trade is reflected in the ancient city of Ur as early as 4th Millennium BC Lapis Lazuli is also from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome in jewelry for the royal jewels and other amulets.

Topas from the Sanskrit "tapas", meaning fire.

Topaz description is available in an earthly palette. Deep golden yellow and pink have the highest value. Blue Topaz exists with color enhancement by irradiation.

Characteristics of the Gem-Topaz has an orthorhombic crystal structure and rates 8 on the Moh scale. Topaz sometimes has tear-shaped cavities, which is a gas bubble or modified immiscible liquids. Some have attributes with diamond-shaped cross section grooves running the length of the stone.

Holistic Properties-A formidable healing stone, the well-being. It attracts love, creativity and fosters self-expression. Topaz has medical benefits in easing insomnia, asthma, and bleeding.

Folklore-The Greeks believed the invisible institution, if they are in an emergency. Topaz was to banish magic and help in the correction of vision. His esoteric and restorative attributes were regulated by the waxing and waning of the moon.

Sourcing topaz is found in igneous rocks-in's pegmatite, granite and volcanic lavas. Locations are Brazil, USA, Pakistan, Tasmania, Australia, Russia and Mexico.

Some famous story-topaz gemstones: The Giant Bragance (originally mislabeled as Diamond) from the Portuguese crown, two very large and beautiful Topaz in museums, the Green Vault in Dresden and the Smithsonian Institute of the "Hall of Giants." Historically, Topaz has been with the sun as the Egyptians attributed its golden splendor of the sun god Ra and the Romans in connection with their god of the sun, Jupiter.

Zodiac & Birthstone-Sagittarius (November 23 - December 20) Month: November

Citrine - derived from the French "Citron" Lemon "

A description or pale yellow when heat-treated, golden yellow stone acquires its color from traces of iron.

Characteristics of the Gem is a derivative of quartz, 7 on Moh's hardness scale.

Holistic Real Estate said to produce euphoria and self-esteem, preventive effect against the predisposition for self-destruction.

Gem-In primeval times, the pearl has been worn or as an effective defense against the evil thoughts and snake venom. Sourcing Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul.

Birthstone & Zodiac: Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 22)

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