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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Citrine
Citrine is one of the November birthstones. Topaz is the other. Citrine is a quartz variety. It gets it’s name from the Latin word citrus, meaning “citron” (a fruit closely related to the lemon). Citrine comes in a wide range … Continue reading
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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Carnelian
Carnelian is a variety of chalcedony. It ranges from translucent to semitransparent yellowish orange, orangy red, or brownish orange. It is often made into beads or cameos. It was believed that carnelian could transform bashful speakers into eloquent ones. Carnelian … Continue reading
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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Amber
Amber is organic – it is a product of living organisms. Amber formed millions of years ago when sap from trees hardened and fossilized. Stone Age people found amber along the coast of the Baltic Sea. It was one of … Continue reading
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