Guide to Precious and Fine Gemstones

Cordierite also known as Iolite is one of the silicates. Cordierite is a gentle, spiritual stone, and its lithotherapy virtues are not to be overlooked, especially for its spiritual and physical benefits.

The stone Chalcedony is a multiform and multicoloured natural stone, and its variations can be used to produce the stone Agate, Aventurine, Chrysoprase, Jasper, Matorolite, Onyx and Sardony. Natural Chalcedony is a fine stone (formerly called half-precious stone) that is very popular for enhancing jewelry and stimulating the creative side. Moreover, in lithotherapy, Chalcedony has a soothing and beneficial effect on its wearer.

Bronzite is a natural stone with a brownish-brown color and some golden and coppery undertones. Bronzite has many advantages in lithotherapy; it is a symbol of protection and inner peace. It belongs to the pyroxene family, but is also closely related to silicates due to its composition.

Azurite and Chrysocolla are both mineral species that can be found in the same deposit, and can occur together as a mineral called Azurite-Chrysocolla. Azurite is a dark-blue copper carbonate mineral, and Chrysocolla is a hydrous copper silicate mineral that can vary in color from blue to brown to green.

Amazonite is a fine stone with blue-green hues belonging to the potassium feldspar group, also known as Microline. Its virtues in lithotherapy are highly appreciated, notably for its ability to repel negative thoughts on the psychic level, but also electromagnetic waves on the physical level. Amazonite is a fine stone, splendid in all its forms (beads, cabochons, jewelry or decorative objects).

Apatite is a natural stone known for its virtues in lithotherapy, notably for weight loss, but it is also said to enhance communication. Its color variations make the stone even more attractive; from its oceanic blue to its vegetal green and bewitching purple...

Aventurine is a fine green stone of the quartz variety. It has inclusions that differentiate it from other green stones. By adding certain compositions, its color can drift to blue, red/brown or yellow. Its virtues in lithotherapy are highly appreciated, notably for its ocular acuity and skin properties.

Angelite is a fine blue stone from the anhydrite family. It is widely known by its nickname "the stone of angels" and inspires tranquility and peace. Angelite is a crystal very similar to gypsum, which brings benefits to its user and becomes his guardian angel.

Amethyst is a variety of quartz. Its etymology comes from the Greek word "methystos", meaning "drunkenness", and its prefix "a" denotes deprivation, so its name means "sobriety". Amethyst's unique violet color makes it a highly sought-after half gemstone.

Aquamarine takes its name from the Latin word "Aqua marina" which means "sea water". It is a stone that can be transparent, translucent or opaque and usually comes in shades of blue with green tones reminiscent of the sea, very similar in appearance to topaz.

Agates are a variety of Chalcedony. They are known for their multitudes of colors and classic to extravagant shapes. This gives them an unparalleled range of virtues in lithotherapy, whether on the physical or spiritual level.

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