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A gemstone is a mineral, rock, such in the case of
lapis lazuli, or petrified material that when cut or faceted and polished is
collectible or can be used in jeweler. Others are organic, such as amber, which
is fossilized tree resin and jet, a form of coal. Some gemstones which may be
generally considered precious or beautiful are too soft or too fragile to be
used in jewelry, for example, single-crystal rhodochrosite,
Some gemstones are manufactured to imitate other gemstones. For example, cubic
zirconium is a synthetic diamond composed of zirconium oxide. The
imitations copy the look and color of the real stone but possess neither their
chemical nor physical characteristics. However, true synthetic gemstones are not
necessarily imitation. For example, diamonds, ruby, sapphires and emeralds have
been manufactured in labs, which possess very nearly identical chemical and
physical characteristics to the genuine article. Synthetic corundums, including
ruby and sapphire, are very common and they cost only a fraction of the natural
stones. Smaller synthetic diamonds have been manufactured in large quantities as
industrial abrasives for many years.
Domestic gemstone production included agates, amber, beryl, coral,
garnet, jade, jasper, opal, pearl,
quartz , sapphire, shell, topaz, tourmaline,
turquoise, and many other gem materials. In decreasing order,
California, Tennessee, Arizona, Oregon, Arkansas, Idaho, and Montana produced
85% of U.S. natural gemstones.
Production of synthetic gemstones decreased by 38% during the year, owing to
large decreases in the production of
cubic zirconium and moissanite. Reported output of synthetic gemstones was from
six firms in North Carolina, New
York, Florida, California, Michigan, and Arizona, in decreasing order of production.
Like all expressions of life, gemstones need and deserve care
to retain their vitality. As therapeutic gemstones help us release energetic
impurities and blockages, some of these released energies cling to the surface
of the gemstones. These disharmonious energies quickly build up on the surface
of the gems, inhibiting their ability to work at peak capacity. Regular
cleansing clears these energies and restores the gemstones to their naturally
vibrant state. Several minutes of care given regularly will keep therapeutic
gemstones vital and ready to help us take our next step in growth and healing.
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