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Turquoise, Tanzanite, Zircon
December Birthstone Turquoise, Tanzanite,
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December Birthstone Turquoise, Zircon, and
Tanzanite, the three choices for December born
people. If youre looking for blue stones then
you can look for December birthstone. The
special hue of blue color in each stone of
December Birthstone makes it precious stone to
unearth. The bluish-green mix in Turquoise,
bluish-purple in Tanzanite, and variety of
colors in Zircon. Now lets understand them
better in terms of color and characteristics.
The December born people come under zodiac sign
Sagittarius, the color they prefer is blue.
Colorless Zircon and diamond are confused with
each other.
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Semi-opaque stone has been mined since 3200 BC.
The Turquoise stone was part of the jewelry of
Egyptians. The Pharaohs and other rulers of
Ancient Egypt wore this stone on their necklace,
bracelets, earrings rings, and special buttons on
clothes. The Chinese people carved it 3000 years
ago.
The transparency and opaque characteristics of
this stone make it unique among the birthstones.
Nishapur district of Iran has been mined for more
than 1000 years. The Turquoise is defined in
trade names that are Robins egg blue, sky
blue, and Persian blue. These terms are used
to define the Turquoise color, not their
source. New Mexico was the major source until
the 1920s and now most of the Turquoise
Birthstones come from Arizona and Nevada. The
Kingman mine is an important source of intense
blue turquoise. The mines in America have a
reminiscent name like Dry creek, Easter blue,
Emerald Valley, and fox. Today, the largest
producer of the turquoise birthstone is
china. The stone was used in the funerary mask
of King Tutankhamun. In the United States, it is
worn by Native Americans. They said this stone
has a special power of healing and it brings
good fortune and health.
Tanzanite Stone
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In the mountain range of Mount Kilimanjaro, this
stone is found. In 1962 it made the first
appearance was known mineral Zoisite but later in
1967 researcher found the primary location in
Merelani Hills and in the name of the country it
was named Tanzanite. The Tanzanite is known for
its Velvety texture because it has velvety blue
with shades of purple. It is a newcomer in the
stones world. The vivid colors and high clarity
has become a sensation and become the gem for
the 24th wedding anniversary. This birthstone is
enlisted in the birthstones of December.
Zircon Stone
The Zircon Birthstone has been the point of
debate for Scholars. Some of them say its been
taken Arabic word Zarkum which means cinnabar
or vermilion,
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some say it is taken from the word Zargun which
in the Persian language means gold-colored. It
has a wide palette of colors that are red,
orange, yellow, brown, green, and blue.
Brilliance and flashes of multi-colors light are
the quality of Colorless Zircon which is very
popular. In Hinduism-religion Zircon is one of
the nine gems of the Navratna as alternate for
Hessonite garnet. When all the nine gemstones are
worn together it results in bringing wealth,
wisdom and good health. The yellow-brown,
orange-brown, pink and purple are mined Harts
range and zircon hill in Australia. Sri Lanka is
also the source of Zircon Birthstone. Besides
Australia and Sri-lanka it is also found in
Myanmar, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The Zircon
Birthstone was believed that it gives wearer deep
sleep and ensures not having bad dreams.
Cleaning and Care
The Turquoise Birthstone is ranged between 5 to 6
on mohs scale for hardness. It is treated to
ensure its durability, appearance, and polish. It
can lose its color or may get damage from
certain chemicals The Tanzanite Birthstones have
6 to 7 on mohs scale. It may crack at high
temperatures and the raw Tanzanite is heated to
give its violet hues which is a permanent
change. The Tanzanite jewelry is not for daily
purposes but can be worn for special
occasions. The Zircon ranges 6 to 7.5 on mohs
scale, it is stable with chemicals but can
abrade when wearing in rough conditions. All
three December Birthstones should not be cleaned
by ultrasonic cleaner or steam but to be cleaned
by a warm water soapy mixture. The December
Birthstones are rich in their color and unique in
their texture. All are found in different parts
of the world. And the turquoise is been in
history since Egyptians Pharaohs. All this
birthstone can be made to wear in pendants,
rings, necklaces, and earrings.
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