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There are three different birthstones associated with the month of December: Blue Topaz` Turquoise and Tanzanite. All three birthstones vary in properties but have one thing common i.e.` their unique blue color. | |
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Blue Topaz |
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Blue Topaz` a variation of the most common gem Topaz` is the birthstone for the month of December. The name "Topaz" is derived from the Greek word "Topazos". Topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine that is found in pegmatites near silica rock that are volcanic in origin.
There are three main shades of Blue Topaz: London Blue` Sky and Swiss. London Blue is the deepest of blue and it is a substitute to Sapphire for those who cannot afford.
Ancient traditional birthstones: - Arabic: Ruby
- Guardian angel: Adnachiel
- Hebrew: Ruby
- Hindu: Topaz
- His Talismanic stone: Beryl
- Polish: Turquoise
- Roman: Ruby
When gifted to a loved one` the blue topaz symbolizes eternal love and faithfulness. |
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Turquoise |
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The word Turquoise is derived from the Greek word "Turkois" which means "Turkish"; it is so called because it was first brought from Turkey. Turquoise is a mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate. Turquoise is the only gemstone belonging to the phosphates family. Turquoise is found in the following countries: Iran` United States` Africa` Australia` Siberia` and Europe.
Turquoise is the Wedding anniversary gemstone for the 5th and 11th year of marriage. Turquoise is symbol of happiness` success and good fortune for those born in the month of December. |
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Tanzanite |
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This extraordinary gemstone was discovered in 1967 was enthusiastically celebrated by the specialists as the 'gemstone of the 20th century'. It is named after the East African state of Tanzania` the only place in the world where it has been found.
Tanzanite is blue` surrounded by a fine hint of purple. It consists of calcium aluminium silicate and is not particularly hard` having a value of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale.
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