Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Birthstones And Their Healing Properties Part 2

Diamond: once famously called “GIRLS BEST FRIENDS” diamonds are the most expensive gems on earth. Diamonds are transparent crystals of bonded carbon. It is an enduring symbol of love. It’s been believed that diamonds protect from evil spirits.

Emerald: This green beauty is one of the most expensive gems. It is called mind stone. It is supposed to enhance memory.

Moon stone: moon stone is potassium aluminum silicate. It comes in numerous colors like gray, white, pink, green, brown, and very rarely in deep blue. It helps in psychic work. It draws love and helps to strengthen relationships.

Ruby: this red gem is mostly found in Myanmar, Asia. Redder the ruby more it s expensive. Widely known as 40th wedding anniversary gift rubies are believed to nurture emotions and economic stability. It is also worn to help cure blood related health issues.

Carnelian: it is made up of silica. It is red in color. It is used for better health. It restores natural energy flow in energy.

Sapphire: it is a mineral of aluminum oxide. This blue gem is widely used for the peace of mind, joy, serenity. It is symbol of pure soul and truth.

Opal: opal is a mineraloid gel. It is very colorful. It was believed that it represents every gem and it is supposed to bring great luck to the wearer. Ancient Romans wore it as a symbol of love and hope.

Topaz: topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine. It comes in many colors like blue, brown, orange, gray, yellow, green, pink, and reddish pink. In ancient times people believed that, this gem controlled heat. It was supposed to cure insomnia, increase wisdom. It is also said to sooth physical pain, calms emotion. It boosts self confidence.

Turquoise: Turquoise mystical blue-green colored stone has been used as an ornamental stone since thousand years. It is a mineral known as hydrous phosphate made up of copper and aluminum. At all times and over the world, turquoises have been worn as natural protection against the powers of darkness. It is also supposed to attract friendship, luck, happiness.

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