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  Malachite: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Purification of the stone

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  Malachite is a green stone belonging to the carbonate family. This popular stone is often used in jewelry and decoration. It is highly prized for its beauty and lithotherapy benefits.

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  Hematite: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Significance and Recharging of the stone

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  Hematite is a member of the Corundum-Hematite family. Hematite is a very abundant and easy-to-obtain stone, which is why it is used in so many products such as jewelry and alloys. Its metallic color reflects its intensely red interior; it has been widely used since the dawn of time for its red pigmentation. Today, it is increasingly used for its virtues in lithotherapy.

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  Phosphosiderite: History, Origin, Composition, Properties, Significance and Recharging of the stone

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  Phosphosiderite is a recently discovered member of the phosphate family. This natural stone can have different colors depending on the impurities. Although not widely known in the trade, Phosphosiderite remains highly prized in the world of lithotherapy and jewelry for its brilliance and beauty.

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  Lepidolite: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Recharging of the stone

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  Lepidolite is a stone from the Micas family that has no defined gender and can be used in masculine and/or feminine forms. The stone offers soft color blends from violet to pink, through gray and even to white, creating unique color blends. Lepidolite is often used in lithotherapy for its soothing, anti-stress properties.

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  Amethyst: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Significance and Recharging of the stone

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  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.

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  Apatite: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Significance and Recharging of the stone

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  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...

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  Rubies: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Reloading of the stone

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  Ruby is a member of the Corundum family. Rubies belong to the category of gemstones, which includes Diamond, Sapphire as well as Emerald. This natural stone is classified as one of the most precious because of its rich and ancient history, its beauty in the world of jewelry and its virtues in the world of lithotherapy. It is one of the rare stones of serenity.

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  Pyrite: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Significance and Recharging of the stone

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  Pyrite comes from the Sulfide family for its high sulfur and iron content. Pyrite stone is prized for its golden yellow color, and was known as "fool's gold" for its resemblance to gold. Today, this natural stone is widely used in the world of lithotherapy for its benefits, but also in the world of jewelry for its magnificent golden metallic sparkle.

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  Obsidian: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Significance and Recharging of the stone

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  Obsidian is a black stone from the Silicate family. The stone is known for its vitreous black to golden or even green color and its beneficial properties in the world of lithotherapy. Obsidian is widely worn in the jewelry world for its popular, unisex black color.

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  The history and secrets of the Tahitian pearl

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  One of nature's best known treasures, Tahitian pearls are a popular component of jewellery. They are known for their distinctive qualities and beautiful colours. The coral polyps that live in the waters around Tahiti secrete substances to create the pearl. The oyster creates a pearl by enveloping it in layers of hard, iridescent mother-of-pearl. Most pearls are between three and six millimetres in diameter. However, rare Tahitian pearls have been known to reach 15 millimetres in diameter! The...

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  Azurite Chrysocolla: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Significance and Recharging of the stone

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  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.

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  Tanzanite: History, origins, properties and virtues of the stone

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  Tanzanite is a beautiful fine bluestone that adds a touch of color to any type of jewelry. Its deep, pure blue hue makes it a popular choice for engagement rings, wedding bands and other jewelry. But how did this vibrant stone get its name? And why is tanzanite so rare? Read on to learn more about the fascinating history of tanzanite and the properties of this rare stone.

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