Tag: jewelry
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August 2012 Stone of the Month
Australian Dragon’s Blood: A serpentine mined out of Australia. “Dragon’s blood” refers to the red spots that are matrixed in the stone. Historically, in the 19th century, people became aware of the fire resistant nature of serpentine, as a result is was utilized in many materials and fabrics. According to legend, Romans… Read more
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Gemstone of the Month-Sodalite
Can’t sleep? Need an athletic boost? Suffering from dyspepsia? Maybe sodalite is what you need! Most sodalite is royal or dark blue with white patterns, but it can occur as other colors. It is named for its sodium content. Because of the similarity of color, sodalite is sometimes confused with lapis lazuli; both have small… Read more