Lapis Lazuli

Other Colored Gemstones Unknown to the World – 4

The world of gemstones is a never ending journey with intriguing information and knowledge about them. The vast ocean of knowledge includes very interesting facts and lore related to them. Below is a portal of this world, revealed.

• Heliotrope (Bloodstone)

A perfect hue of blood, this chalcedony mineral family member is named as Heliodor. This ancient blood shot stone has been believed to have fallen from heaven. Throughout history, Greeks believed it to be a special curative for every kind of bleeding, clearing bloodshot eyes, acting as an antidote for snakebite, and relieving urinary troubles.

A birthstone for March born, the less opaque reflecting specks of dark red jasper, are very much able to intrigue and attract the beholder. This kind of heliotrope jewelry is popular amongst men, as rings. The fairly durable hardness of 7 Mohs’ on scale makes it desirable with an intense dark green yet not that opaque in nature.

• Cat’s Eye (Chrysoberyl)

A pleochroic gemstone of mineral family chrysoberyl, Cat’s Eye is a sparkling yet a gemstone with magical powers possessed. It is also called as Cymophane. Mythological records say that this stone has been a charm to guard against evil spirits. The eye appearing in the gemstone is said to be watching all, for its wearer.

Cat’s Eye measures 8.5 Mohs’ on scale and indicates its handsome durability. This helpful physical characteristic accompanied with its tasteful colors ranging from honey yellow or honey brown to yellowish green to an almost emerald green, made it most sought after gemstone in the 19th century.

Actually, Duke of Connaught presented a cats’ eye engagement ring to his lady at that time, which later pushed its popularity. Still, it is being recalled and will soon be in fashion again.

• Sodalite

The interior decoration gemstone for Marlborough house at England, Sodalite is a velvety purple to royal blue gemstone used for ornamental purpose. It was first found in 1806 in Greenland. Then later in 1891, large deposits were found in Ontario, Canada.

Sodality is a semi-transparent to semi- translucent mineral crystal which is quite fragile in nature. Unlike lapis lazuli, it consists of white veins like appearance. In addition, it does not show any shiny flecks like lapis, making it easily identifiable.

Sodalite flaunts a hardness of 5.5 to 6 Mohs’ on scale. The mottled gemstone comes as a low cost substitute for costly stones like sapphire, lapis lazuli etc. They are mainly cut into cabochons or beads.

Along with these above discussed gemstones, an exquisite tanzanite pendant teamed with diamonds can never be missed. It rules the world with other top demanded ones like sapphire, ruby or aquamarine

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If I wear lapis lazuli, will I lose my feelings of love towards the one person I truly love?

It is stated in many websites that

The statement “The people who use Lapis Lazuli are never found to be wanting in money or love.” is saying that people who use it always have money or love. The wording is confusing but basically that’s what it says.

So go ahead and wear it and apparently you will never lose your feelings of love.

But in my opinion, don’t depend your life on such things. For one thing, if it did work, people would be talking about it and it would be really expensive. If that’s not the case, then it won’t help protect you and your family. If you need protection, prayer is the only answer. =)

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