There are many colors in gemstone, such as red, blue, green and so on, Usually the blue gemtone has more catalog and are more welcomed by people, You can find the different types of blue gemstones from this article.
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Types of blue gemstones
2010-09-17 08:45:03
Different varieties of gemstones have been identified, and they have also been divided into many different categories, Usually gemstones are divided into precious and semi precious, but some of them have such a composition and structure that it becomes quite difficult to classify them.
There are several gemstones that are always blue or contain blue shades. Some of these gems are birthstones, associated with a certain month of the year and a perfect gift for those born in that time.
Sapphires ,this September birthstone gets its name from the Latin "sapphirus," which in essence means blue. It is typically blue ,but often comes with other colors.
Tourmaline ,it has a wide selection of colors, besides shade of blue. People associate this gem with love, according to legend, possesses the ability to calm down its wearer.
Aquamarine, the birthstone for the month of March, its name came from its light blue color. This hard type of a mineral called beryl has a color that resembles seawater and is common in many types of jewelry.
Blue topaz ,is such a common gemstone available in a huge range of shapes and cuts. It is characterized by its hardness , with a rating of 8 on the Moh's scale.
Tanzanite, turquoise and tanzanite are both December birthstones. discovered in the African nation of Tanzania in the 1960s, is a violet-blue gem.
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