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Gemstones – Background and Lore – Hessonite

Hessonite is a variety of garnet. It tends to be warm brownish yellows, brownish oranges, or brownish reds. Because of its color and historic connection with the spice producing country of Sri Lanka, the stone is also called the cinnamon … Continue reading

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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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