Precious Minerals for Jewelry

With the exception of the pearl, which is a shellfish, precious stones are minerals that possess traits of personal adornment. Precious stones originate from the most awesome powers of nature. They are found mixed around, in, under, and between the earths crust. Their beauty is concealed by their rough and worn outer layers, but their beauty can be brought to life by skilled and knowledgeable workmen.

Precious stones are so beautiful that kings and queens have worn them; men and women have looked upon them admirably, scientists have studied them, and poets have sung of them. Precious stones have been the fondest expression of love in all ages. The great Christian prophet John made the gates of pearls, and the walls of precious stones. They also endure through the test of time. Long after their original owners are gone the precious stone shines with pristine brilliancy. Time destroys nations, and reduces everything in them to ashes, but the jewels remain.

The two qualities that make precious stones so desirable is their beauty and durability combined. The beauty of a precious stone lies in its brilliancy, color, or both. The durability of a precious stone comes from a native hardness, which resists the abrasion of time and wear. Nature does not form all jewels fit for stones, some lack brilliancy, but they are valuable for there hardness and durability. Stones of this sort are valuable and used for their mechanical purposes.

The stones that are considered to be precious stones are the diamond, ruby, pearl, sapphire, emerald, Oriental cats-eye, opal, turquoise, alexandrite, and spinel. In the area between precious and semi-precious are andalusite, aquamarine, golden beryl, hiddenite, olivine, tourmaline, zircon, and the finer varieties of amethyst, topaz, and garnet.

In order to describe the hardness of stones a scale was devised by a German mineralogist named Moh. The scale ranges from 1 to 10, the larger the number, the harder the stone. The number attached to various stones do not designate absolute degrees of hardness, but are approximate. Of the same stone, some forms are harder than others. For example, one diamond may be a little harder than another. These variations are slight and no other stone at its hardest, approaches the softest diamond.

Many precious stones have a grain or cleavage, along the lines of which they can be split like wood. Some stones break easier than others. The optical qualities of precious stones when cut and polished are various. Among the different degrees are the power of reflection, most precious stones are doubly reflective.

Many precious stones are phosphorescent by exposure to sunlight, application of heat, or other electrical or mechanical methods. Some diamonds are more phosphorescent than others. In the quality of transmitting light precious stones are divided into four kinds, opaque, as jasper; translucent, as the opal and carnelian; semitransparent, as rose-quartz; transparent, as the diamonds, etc. Not all stones of transparent varieties are truly transparent. Many crystals and others are almost opaque. In some respects, precious stones are constant; they resist or are subject to heat or acids after their own invariable fashion. Many gems are very resistant to heat, and only change tints, but rarely changes shape due to extreme heat.

The colors of different stones are a lot of times almost identical. It is sometimes hard to tell what kind of stone it really is after cutting it. Sometimes even tests of hardness and specific gravity can fail. Fraudulent stones are always a problem and an issue in the gem world. Experienced jewelers can usually look at a stone and have a good idea what type it is.

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With the exception of the pearl, which is a shellfish, precious stones are minerals that possess traits of personal adornment. Precious stones originate from the most awesome powers of nature.

Using Particular Healing Crystals & Healing Minerals as Stones for Health

Particular Healing Crystals and Healing Minerals, contain essential properties to aid us in leading a better life style and to have Better Health. These are classed as Stones for Health. Below are listed a number of the more easily available and relatively cheap Healing Crystals and Healing Minerals and the benefit of each specific Stones for Health.

AGATES – Stimulates the digestive process and relieves gastritis; Heals eyes, stomach and uterus; Cleanses lymphatic system & pancreas; Strengthens blood vessels & heals skin disorders; Soothes & calms; Enhances mental function; Improves concentration, perception & analytical abilities; Useful for any kind of emotional trauma

AMETHYST – Boosts production of hormones, tunes metabolism & endocrine systems; Strengthens organs & immune system, cleanses the blood & removes pain; Eases headaches & releases tension, reduces bruising, swellings & injuries; Aids lungs & respiratory tract, skin conditions, cellular disorders & digestion; Treats insomnia & brings restful sleep; A natural tranquilliser; Overcomes addictions; Calms and synthesises; Helpful when insomnia is caused by an over-active mind; Protects against nightmares; Used as an elixir it is of great benefit for the treatment of arthritis; Stimulates the immune system

BLOODSTONE – Used in treatment of the spleen; Purifies the blood, kidneys, bladder, intestines & liver; Neutralise toxins & helps to increase/decrease/balance the flow of blood; Can be used in the treatment of leukaemia; Energy cleanser & immune stimulator for acute infections; Stimulates flow of lymph

CALCITE – Cleanses organs of elimination; Encourages calcium uptake in bones, dissolves calcifications; Strengthens skeleton & joints; Alleviates intestinal & skin conditions ; Stimulates blood clotting & tissue healing; Fortifies immune system & encourages growth in small children;
As an elixir it is a ‘cure all’ & a powerful detoxifier

CARNELIAN – Stimulates metabolism; Influences the female reproductive organs & increases fertility; Overcomes frigidity & impotence; Heals lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia; Regulates bodily fluids & kidneys; Accelerates healing in bones & ligaments; Stanches blood; Improves absorption of vitamins & minerals; Ensures a good supply of blood to organs & tissues

CITRINE – Highly beneficial for CFS & ME; Reverses degenerative disease; Stimulates digestion, spleen & pancreas; Negates infections in kidney & bladder; Increases blood circulation; Detoxifies blood; Activates the thymus & balances the thyroid; Helpful for menstrual & menopausal symptoms

FLUORITE – Powerful healing tool, dealing with infections & disorders; Benefits teeth, bones, cells; Repairs DNA damage; Beneficial for colds, flu, sinusitis, ulcers & wounds; Alleviates arthritis, rheumatism & spinal injuries; Provides great pain relief

HEMATITE – Aids circulatory problems such as Reynard’s Disease & anaemia; Supports the kidneys in cleansing blood; Regenerates tissue; Stimulates absorption of iron and formation of red blood cells; Treats leg cramps, anxiety, insomnia; Aids spinal alignment & fractures

JADE- Treats kidneys & supra-adrenal glands; Removes toxins; Rebinds cellular & skeletal systems; Heals stitches; Assists fertility & childbirth; Works on hips & spleen; Good for water retention
KYANITE BLUE – Strengthens the voice and heals the throat and larynx; Dispels anger, frustration and stress; Treats muscular disorders & the uro-genital system; Aids thyroid and adrenal glands, throat and brain; A natural pain reliever; Lowers blood pressure; Heals infections

LAPIS LAZULI – Alleviates pain, especially migraine headaches; Overcomes depression; Benefits the respiratory and nervous systems; Aids throat, larynx and thyroid; Cleanses organs, bone marrow, thymus and immune system; Alleviates insomnia and vertigo; Lowers blood pressure

MOONSTONE – Heals disorders of the upper digestive tact; Powerfully affects the female reproductive cycle; Alleviates menstrual-related dis-ease and tension; Helpful in cases of shock; Can be used to calm hyperactive children
PYRITE – Treats bones & stimulates cellular formation; Repairs DNA damage; Aligns meridians & aids sleep disturbed by gastric upset; Strengthens digestive tract & neutralises ingested toxins; Benefits circulatory & respiratory systems; Boosts oxygen in the bloodstream; Beneficial for the lungs, alleviating asthma & bronchitis
QUARTZ – The most powerful healing and energy amplifier on the planet; Master healer and can be used for any condition; Stimulates the immune system and brings the body into balance

ROSE QUARTZ – Most important crystal for the heart teaching the true essence of love; Calming, reassuring and excellent for use in trauma or crisis; Gently draws off negative energy and replaces it with loving vibes; An excellent stone for mid-life crisis. If you have loved and lost, it comforts your grief; Strengthens the physical heart and circulatory system; Releases impurities from body fluids; Aids chest and lung problems; Heals the kidneys and adrenals; Alleviates vertigo; Helpful in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and senile dementia

SMOKY QUARTZ

Relieves fear; Lifts depression; Brings emotional calmness; Enhances; Promotes concentration; Alleviates communication difficulties

SODALITE – Helpful for people who are sensitive to ‘sick building syndrome’; Eliminates mental confusion and intellectual bondage; Encourages rational thought, objectivity, truth and intuitive perception; Calms the mind; Balances the metabolism; Overcomes calcium deficiencies; Cleanses the lymphatic system and organs; Boosts the immune system

TOURMALINE BLACK – A natural insecticide, keeping pests at bay and; Encourages the growth and health of all crops; Banishes any feelings of being a victim; Attracts inspiration, compassion, tolerance and prosperity; Powerful mental healer, balancing the right-left hemispheres of the brain and transmuting negative thought patterns into positive ones; Releases tension, which makes it helpful in spinal adjustments; Balances male-female energy within the body

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