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Agate Stone was given its name by the Greek philosopher and the naturalist who discovered this stone near the shore line of the river Achates sometime between 3 rd and 4 th centuries. Agate is one of the most common materials used for the hard carving in the ancient times. Agates are found almost all over the world including places like USA, India, Asia, Brazil, Africa, Germany, Italy, Mexico. Nature has given the Agate gemstone the most creative of stripes and colors. It is the chalcedony quartz in the concentric layers that gives it its variety and colors. Benefits: Agates gives inner stability, composer and maturity, encourages security and self confidence apart from various other advantages.

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Page 1: Agate Stone was given its name by the Greek philosopher and the naturalist who discovered this stone near the shore line of the river Achates sometime between 3rd and 4th centuries

AgateStone was given its name by the Greek philosopher and the naturalist who discovered this stone near the shore line of the river Achates sometime between 3rd and 4th centuries. Agate is one of the most common materials used for the hard carving in the ancient times. Agates are found almost all over the world including places like USA, India, Asia, Brazil, Africa, Germany, Italy, Mexico.

Nature has given the Agate gemstone the most creative of stripes and colors. It is the chalcedony quartz in the concentric layers that gives it its variety and colors.

Benefits: Agates gives inner stability, composer and maturity, encourages security and self confidence apart from various other advantages.

Page 2: Agate Stone was given its name by the Greek philosopher and the naturalist who discovered this stone near the shore line of the river Achates sometime between 3rd and 4th centuries

AmethystGreek word ‘Amethystos’ literally means not drunken as this stone is consider to be a strong antidote against drunkenness. It prevents intoxication and helps in overcoming alcohol addiction. Amethyst is said to cure stomach pain and back pain. It is a purple variety of quartz and owes its violet color to iron impurities and the presence of trace elements. The best quality of amethyst comes from Siberia, Sri Lanka and Brazil, though it is found.

Page 3: Agate Stone was given its name by the Greek philosopher and the naturalist who discovered this stone near the shore line of the river Achates sometime between 3rd and 4th centuries

AventurineThe name aventurine is derived from the Italian word” a ventura” which means by chance. Majority of green and blue green aventurine originates from India whereas creamy white, grey and orange materials are found in Chile, Spain and Russia. Commonly aventurine is found in green color but it may also be in orange, brown, grey, blue and yellow.

Benefits: Stone of opportunity is what green aventurine is known for,it is consider to be luckiest of all the crystal , it is said to bring prosperity wealth and favor in competition.

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CarnelianA glassy translucent stone, is an orange colored variety of chalcedony a quartz family, it is also a brownish-red mineral commonly used as semi precious gem stone. The color can vary greatly ranging from pale orange to an intense almost black coloration. Carnelian is most common in India, Brazil, Germany and Siberia.

Benefits: Carnelian is said to bring prosperity and good luck. Give courage in overcoming the difficulties of life. It helps increase the body metabolism.

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FluoriteFluorite is Latin word meaning flow of water. It’s the mineral form of calcium fluoride. Fluorite is a colorful mineral both in visible and ultraviolet light. Fluorite is the most colorful mineral in the world and it comes in a wide range of colors. Most common colors of fluorite are purple, blue, green and yellow. This gem stone is widely available.

Benefits: Absorbs and neutralizes negative energy and stress. Fluorite boosts the immune system. Fluorite is supposed to give relief from pain in arthritis, and also strengthens bones and teeth.

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JasperIn French word ‘Jaspre’ mean spotted or speckled. Jasper is an opaque variety of chalcedony and has various colors like brown, green, orange and black. Jasper is known to have been a favorite gem in the ancient world.

Considered to be powerful and scared stone for both real and spiritual world and was worn by kings and priests.

Benefits: Jasper is known as the ‘Supreme Nurturer’, it protects and absorbs negative energy, gives emotional support and renders power for self discipline.

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Lapis Lazulliis the most after sought stone since the man’s history, Lapis in Latin mean “Stone” and the Persian “lazhuward” means blue. Its deep blue color gives it a royal look. The best quality of lapis with tint of Pyrite (gold color) comes from the mines in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Benefits: Lapis lazuli is a stone of truth, inspiring honesty in one self. It stimulates wisdom and good judgment in practical world. It’s a stone of harmony and friendship.

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Mother of PearlMother of pearl gets its name from the fact that it is the iridescent lining of shell where pearls can grow. It is also called ‘Nacre’.

It has colors like white, black, yellow. Green abalone is one more variety of mother of pearl (MOP).

Benefits: It is helpful in joint disorder and arthritis. In China, Mother of Pearl is highly prized as a stone that attracts fortune and happiness. It is considered a good luck amulet and is often given to loved ones to wish them good luck and prosperity in life.

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QuartzThe ancient Greek referred Quartz as icy cold because some philosophers apparently believed the mineral to be a form of super cooled ice.

Quartz is the most abundant stone in the world but few colors of quartz like rose, yellow and pink are used in semi precious stone industry.

Benefits: Rose Quartz with its gentle pink essence is a stone of heart, it carries a soft feminine energy of compassion, peace, tenderness, comfort and nourishment.

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