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Throughout the ages, the gemstones have been seen as representations
of wealth and power. Symbols of supremacy like crowns and
richly decorated clothes and robes have traditionally been
adorned with jewels. But gemstones are not just for the
wealthy or scientifically minded researcher. But these can
be appreciated by common man also just to enjoy the beauty
of these gems. The gemstones appeal initially due to their
mysterious appeal, luster and their colour. This makes them
exquisite but their rarity, hardness and durability makes
them doubly valuable.
Gemstones are minerals. Out of a total of more than 2500
different minerals, only about 60 odd are commonly used
as gemstones. Other minerals are unsuitable as gems because
they are too soft and get scratched easily.
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What are gemstones :: A mineral (or occasionally
an organic mineral) to be called a gemstone, it must be
beautiful in its appearance and colour. A gemstone has to
be durable i. e. it should be hard enough to survive constant
use and handling without getting scratched or damaged. Finally,
it must be rare, because its scarcity makes it valuable...
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Science of gemmology :: Gems are scientifically
fascinating too. Gemologists make a complete study of each
stone, both as it is found in the rocks and after it has
been cut and polished. That is why during the formal study
of gemology, both aspects are given due importanceThis makes
them able to distinguish between two similar looking ...
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How gemstones are formed ...
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Types of gemstones ...  |
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Effects of gemstones :: That gemstones work for
the betterment of one's life is a known fact. But many people
do not believe in their effects. These days people, especially
the younger generation, looks for scientific links between
the gems and their effects. All astrological reasoning fails
to impress many people to accept the benefits of ...
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Precious stones and their substitues
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Prescription on the basis of 'Janma Rashi' or the 'Moon
sign' :: In this system of prescription the gemstone
is prescribed on the basis of the zodiacal sign in which
Moon was posited at the time of birth. This system can lead
to prescription of appropriate stone many times but wearers,
who have worn stones prescribed this way, have many times
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Prescription on the basis of
'lagan' - the 'birth ascendant' :: In this system, the
gemstone is prescribed on the basis of the sign, which is
rising at the time of the birth. The system has a flaw that
it does not give credence to any other astrological factor.
The stones prescribed this way may not give any effect at
times and may adversely affect the native. ... |
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Prescription on the basis of
'Janma Nakshatra'-the 'Birth Constellation' :: In this
system, the In this system the prescription is based on the
constellation (Nakshatra) rising at the time of birth. This
system in practice has been used for prescribing gemstones
with amazing accuracy. But at times it does not give desired
results as this system also ignores other astrological factors
during the process of prescription of stones to a native ...
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Prescription on the basis of
First letter of the Name :: In this system the gemstones
are prescribed on the basis of the first letter of the name
of the person as per Indian sound of pronunciation of that
letter. The system gives very indifferent results and is not
very popular. The reason is that, in modern times the names
are not given on the basis of the astrological consultations
by people and the prescription of a gemstone ....
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ALWAYS
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ASTROLOGER
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Jai Mata Di
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