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The black string looks more attractive on their white skin than gold looks on them!
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A lovely 14 strand watermelon tourmaline necklace!!!
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Thank you Dr. C.N for the cascade of your likes!!! :hug:
I know you love these crystals as much as I myself do!
I know you love these crystals as much as I myself do!
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#114. Tsavorite
Tsavorite or tsavolite is a calcium aluminium garnet of the grossular species. The green color is caused by the presence of traces of vanadium or chromium.
In 1967, Dr. Campbell R Bridges – a British gem prospector and geologist discovered a deposit of green grossular in the mountains of north-east Tanzania.
The specimens found were intensely colored and highly transparent. This new find interested the gem trade but the Tanzanian government did not permit the export the stones.
This gemstone was only known to mineral specialists – until a marketing campaign was launched by Tiffany and Co in 1974.
The name tsavorite was proposed by Sir. Henry Platt (Co president of Tiffany) in honor of Tsavo National Park of Kenya. The only other known source of the gemstone is Madagascar.
Tsavorite has been found in large sizes. In 2006 a 925-carat crystal was discovered. It yielded an oval mixed-cut 325 carat stone. Another crystal uncovered in early 2006 yielded a 120 carat oval gem.
Tsavorite or tsavolite is a calcium aluminium garnet of the grossular species. The green color is caused by the presence of traces of vanadium or chromium.
In 1967, Dr. Campbell R Bridges – a British gem prospector and geologist discovered a deposit of green grossular in the mountains of north-east Tanzania.
The specimens found were intensely colored and highly transparent. This new find interested the gem trade but the Tanzanian government did not permit the export the stones.
This gemstone was only known to mineral specialists – until a marketing campaign was launched by Tiffany and Co in 1974.
The name tsavorite was proposed by Sir. Henry Platt (Co president of Tiffany) in honor of Tsavo National Park of Kenya. The only other known source of the gemstone is Madagascar.
Tsavorite has been found in large sizes. In 2006 a 925-carat crystal was discovered. It yielded an oval mixed-cut 325 carat stone. Another crystal uncovered in early 2006 yielded a 120 carat oval gem.
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Hello VR Mam,its my pleasure in sharing ,and SAME -PINCH:biggrin1: ,mam I Luv these, actually it is very nice to have vision treat:yo:,so my Likes for it .Mam actually the smileys you select simply superb ,it conveys your thought process completely.:nod:
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That is the purpose for which the smileys are are created... to convey our emotions.
Also I have been trained in abhinayam... the art of conveying emotions! :ballchain:
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#115. Turquoise
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral. It is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium. It is quite rare and valuable in finer grades. It had been prized as an ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue.
In recent times, turquoise along with most other opaque gems, has been devalued by the introduction of treatments, imitations and synthetics flooding the market.
The name turquoise is derived from an old French word meaning “Turkish”. This mineral was first brought to Europe from Turkey – from the mines in Iran.
Even the finest turquoise can fracture. Its mineral hardness is under 6. Turquoise almost never forms single crystals and has highly variable properties. It is cryptocrystalline in nature.
Turquoise has a luster varying from waxy to sub vitreous. It is usually opaque, but thin sections may be semi translucent. Color ranges from white through a powder blue to a sky blue, and from a blue-green to a yellowish green.
Under long wave U V light, turquoise may fluoresce green, yellow or bright blue; shortwave ultraviolet and X rays do not effect it. Turquoise can take on a smooth polish.
Turquoise is soluble only in heated hydrochloric acid. It has a pale bluish white streaks and its fracture is conchoidal with a waxy luster. Turquoise may have flecks of pyrite or dark spidery veining of limonite
Turquoise costs according to its size in millimetres rather than its weight. Light waxing or oiling may improve the color and luster but untreated turquoise commands a higher price than bonded ones.
Turquoise is fragile and sensitive to solvents. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may discolor or dehydrate turquoise. After every use, turquoise should be gently cleaned with a soft cloth and stored in its box.
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral. It is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium. It is quite rare and valuable in finer grades. It had been prized as an ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue.
In recent times, turquoise along with most other opaque gems, has been devalued by the introduction of treatments, imitations and synthetics flooding the market.
The name turquoise is derived from an old French word meaning “Turkish”. This mineral was first brought to Europe from Turkey – from the mines in Iran.
Even the finest turquoise can fracture. Its mineral hardness is under 6. Turquoise almost never forms single crystals and has highly variable properties. It is cryptocrystalline in nature.
Turquoise has a luster varying from waxy to sub vitreous. It is usually opaque, but thin sections may be semi translucent. Color ranges from white through a powder blue to a sky blue, and from a blue-green to a yellowish green.
Under long wave U V light, turquoise may fluoresce green, yellow or bright blue; shortwave ultraviolet and X rays do not effect it. Turquoise can take on a smooth polish.
Turquoise is soluble only in heated hydrochloric acid. It has a pale bluish white streaks and its fracture is conchoidal with a waxy luster. Turquoise may have flecks of pyrite or dark spidery veining of limonite
Turquoise costs according to its size in millimetres rather than its weight. Light waxing or oiling may improve the color and luster but untreated turquoise commands a higher price than bonded ones.
Turquoise is fragile and sensitive to solvents. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may discolor or dehydrate turquoise. After every use, turquoise should be gently cleaned with a soft cloth and stored in its box.
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#116. Variscite
Variscite is a mineral of hydrated aliminium phosphate. It is a relatively rare phosphate mineral. It is sometimes confused with turquoise but variscite is usually greener than turquoise.
Variscite is a secondary mineral formed by direct deposition from phosphate-bearing water that has reacted with aluminium-rich rocks in a near-surface-environment.
It occurs as fine-grained masses in nodules, cavity fillings, and crusts. Variscite often contains white veins of crandallite – a calcium aluminium phosphate mineral
Variscite is used as a semi-precious stone and for ornamental carvings. It was first described in 1837 and named after its locality Varescia – the historical name of the Vogtland in Germany. At one time, variscite was called Utahlite.
Materials which may be either variscite or turquoise have been marketed as “variquoise”. The color ranges found in variscite have made it a popular gem in recent years. Variscite from Nevada contains black spider web in the matrix and is often confused with green turquoise.
Notable sources are Utah, Germany, Australia, Poland, Spain and Brazil.
Variscite is a mineral of hydrated aliminium phosphate. It is a relatively rare phosphate mineral. It is sometimes confused with turquoise but variscite is usually greener than turquoise.
Variscite is a secondary mineral formed by direct deposition from phosphate-bearing water that has reacted with aluminium-rich rocks in a near-surface-environment.
It occurs as fine-grained masses in nodules, cavity fillings, and crusts. Variscite often contains white veins of crandallite – a calcium aluminium phosphate mineral
Variscite is used as a semi-precious stone and for ornamental carvings. It was first described in 1837 and named after its locality Varescia – the historical name of the Vogtland in Germany. At one time, variscite was called Utahlite.
Materials which may be either variscite or turquoise have been marketed as “variquoise”. The color ranges found in variscite have made it a popular gem in recent years. Variscite from Nevada contains black spider web in the matrix and is often confused with green turquoise.
Notable sources are Utah, Germany, Australia, Poland, Spain and Brazil.
[h=2]TELEGRAM NO MORE[/h][h=4][/h]
As the curtains come down on the telegram, it is a bit surprising that for a service seen as enviable, Bangalore BSNL office alone sent 5,346 telegrams in May this year. Perhaps they are an anachronism, these regulars who will no longer hear the Postman shout `telegram’ from July 15.
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As the curtains come down on the telegram, it is a bit surprising that for a service seen as enviable, Bangalore BSNL office alone sent 5,346 telegrams in May this year. Perhaps they are an anachronism, these regulars who will no longer hear the Postman shout `telegram’ from July 15.
P.S. Media
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Wrong thread big brother... as usual!!!:tsk:
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[h=1]#117. Zircon[/h]
Zircon is a nesosilicate mineral. Its chemical name is Zirconium silicate . Zircon has a tetragonal crystal structure.
Zircon may be colorless, yellow-golden, red, brown, blue or green. Colorless specimen of gem quality Zircon is known as “Matura diamond”. It is a popular substitute for diamond.
The name Zircon might have been derived from the Persian ‘zargono’ .The Arabic word ‘zarqun’ meaning vermilion or the Persian ‘zargun’ meaning golden-colored have corrupted into ‘jargoon’ – a term applied to light-colored zircons. The English word “Zircon” is derived from German “Zirkon,”
Yellow zircon is called “hyacinth”, named after the flower hyacinth. In the Middle Ages all the yellow stones of East Indian origin were called hyacinth, but today this term is restricted to the yellow zircons.
Zircon occurs in igneous rocks, in metamorphic rocks, and in sedimentary rocks. Large zircon crystals are rare but they can grow to several centimeters in pegmatites.
Zircon contains uranium and thorium. The internal radiation causes internal damage and partially disrupts the crystal structure. This causes the highly variable properties of zircon.
As zircon becomes more and more modified by damage due to the internal radiation, its density decreases, its crystal structure is compromised, and the color changes.
Zircon occurs in many colors, including red, pink, brown, yellow, hazel, or black. It can also be colorless. The color of zircons can be changed by heat treatment. Depending on the amount of heat applied, colorless, blue, or golden-yellow zircons can be made.
In geological settings, the development of pink, red, and purple zircon occurs after hundreds of millions of years, if the crystal has sufficient trace elements and above 350 °C.
Zircon is a nesosilicate mineral. Its chemical name is Zirconium silicate . Zircon has a tetragonal crystal structure.
Zircon may be colorless, yellow-golden, red, brown, blue or green. Colorless specimen of gem quality Zircon is known as “Matura diamond”. It is a popular substitute for diamond.
The name Zircon might have been derived from the Persian ‘zargono’ .The Arabic word ‘zarqun’ meaning vermilion or the Persian ‘zargun’ meaning golden-colored have corrupted into ‘jargoon’ – a term applied to light-colored zircons. The English word “Zircon” is derived from German “Zirkon,”
Yellow zircon is called “hyacinth”, named after the flower hyacinth. In the Middle Ages all the yellow stones of East Indian origin were called hyacinth, but today this term is restricted to the yellow zircons.
Zircon occurs in igneous rocks, in metamorphic rocks, and in sedimentary rocks. Large zircon crystals are rare but they can grow to several centimeters in pegmatites.
Zircon contains uranium and thorium. The internal radiation causes internal damage and partially disrupts the crystal structure. This causes the highly variable properties of zircon.
As zircon becomes more and more modified by damage due to the internal radiation, its density decreases, its crystal structure is compromised, and the color changes.
Zircon occurs in many colors, including red, pink, brown, yellow, hazel, or black. It can also be colorless. The color of zircons can be changed by heat treatment. Depending on the amount of heat applied, colorless, blue, or golden-yellow zircons can be made.
In geological settings, the development of pink, red, and purple zircon occurs after hundreds of millions of years, if the crystal has sufficient trace elements and above 350 °C.
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[h=1]#118. Gems And Planets[/h]
The nava ratnas for the nava grahas.
Sun……………..Ruby.
Moon…………..Natural Pearl.
Mars……………Red Coral.
Mercury……….Emerald.
Jupiter………….Yellow Sapphire.
Venus………….Diamond.
Saturn…………blue Sapphire.
Ragu…………..Hessonite (Gomedhaka)
Ketu……………Cat’s Eye.
The nava ratnas for the nava grahas.
Sun……………..Ruby.
Moon…………..Natural Pearl.
Mars……………Red Coral.
Mercury……….Emerald.
Jupiter………….Yellow Sapphire.
Venus………….Diamond.
Saturn…………blue Sapphire.
Ragu…………..Hessonite (Gomedhaka)
Ketu……………Cat’s Eye.
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[h=1]#119. Week Days And Gems.[/h] 
The seven days and the sapta ratna.
Sunday…….. Ruby.
Monday……..Natural Pearl.
Tuesday……..Red Coral.
Wednesday…Emerald.
Thursday……Yellow Sapphire.
Friday………..Diamond.
Saturday…… Blue Sapphire.
The seven days and the sapta ratna.
Sunday…….. Ruby.
Monday……..Natural Pearl.
Tuesday……..Red Coral.
Wednesday…Emerald.
Thursday……Yellow Sapphire.
Friday………..Diamond.
Saturday…… Blue Sapphire.
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[h=1]#120. Gems for Elements[/h] 
The pancha boothas and the pancha ratnas.
Earth…green…………….Emerald.
Water..blue………………Sapphire.
Fire…. red………………Ruby.
Air….. yellow……………Topaz.
Space.. absence of color….Diamond.
The pancha boothas and the pancha ratnas.
Earth…green…………….Emerald.
Water..blue………………Sapphire.
Fire…. red………………Ruby.
Air….. yellow……………Topaz.
Space.. absence of color….Diamond.
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122. Birthstones of hours « A to Z Gemstones
Please read this concluding article in the series A to Z gemstones using the link given above.
Please read this concluding article in the series A to Z gemstones using the link given above.
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It has been a long and interesting journey from 4-11-2012 till today
knowing about these cold glitering stones and crystals.
I hope to take up some other interesting topic soon enough.
Getting a spot in G.D is tough.
Getting a diamond diadem is tougher.
Getting readers like you is the toughest.
So I intend to keep this thread alive and ticking
with things which will be of interest to most of us - Aam Admis
knowing about these cold glitering stones and crystals.
I hope to take up some other interesting topic soon enough.
Getting a spot in G.D is tough.
Getting a diamond diadem is tougher.
Getting readers like you is the toughest.
So I intend to keep this thread alive and ticking
with things which will be of interest to most of us - Aam Admis
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Some people get crowned for their opening post-
more often than not ..copy pasted from elsewhere. :drama:
Generous donors of D.D jump into the thread with their magic wands
and register their presence under the pretext of rating the thread. :horn:
Rating is one-man-oriented.
Viewing involves everyone.
So I value the number of views more than all the stars in the forum put together. If you think it is the story of the fox and the sour grapes you are completely wrong.
Crowning a deserving thread adds value to the thread as well as the crown itself. Otherwise it will demean the crown itself, making it look like a farce.
People give the crown for different reasons...
to mark their presence (a recent trend)
to mark their appreciation ( an ancient trend)
to belittle people whom they dislike ...by glorying those whom they like.
It is far better to DESERVE something and not receive it
than to RECEIVE something and not deserve it at all!
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In any case when every thread is crowned for one of the above reasons,
the ones which are not crowned will stand out from the others
thereby gaining the attention they actually deserve.
For me both are equally acceptable.
more often than not ..copy pasted from elsewhere. :drama:
Generous donors of D.D jump into the thread with their magic wands
and register their presence under the pretext of rating the thread. :horn:
Rating is one-man-oriented.
Viewing involves everyone.
So I value the number of views more than all the stars in the forum put together. If you think it is the story of the fox and the sour grapes you are completely wrong.
Crowning a deserving thread adds value to the thread as well as the crown itself. Otherwise it will demean the crown itself, making it look like a farce.
People give the crown for different reasons...
to mark their presence (a recent trend)
to mark their appreciation ( an ancient trend)
to belittle people whom they dislike ...by glorying those whom they like.
It is far better to DESERVE something and not receive it
than to RECEIVE something and not deserve it at all!
eace:In any case when every thread is crowned for one of the above reasons,
the ones which are not crowned will stand out from the others
thereby gaining the attention they actually deserve.
For me both are equally acceptable.
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How about mythological creatures???
Will they be interesting??? :ear:
Will they be interesting??? :ear:
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How about saints and spiritual leaders of India??? :ear:
Come ON! Say something!!!
Come ON! Say something!!!
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So, you want something new? Okay, did you know that Praveen closed down a few days ago the operation of the other forum (chennaiforum.com) he was in charge of? I hope he does not contemplate similar plans for this forum too?
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@Mrs VR
Did you know that?
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dear Sir! :yo:
namste!ray2:
Long time...no see!!!
I am not aware of these facts. :nono:
But I am sure no one will close down this forum, though it may change hands for a fantastic price - with its value enhanced several times over - thanks to all the contributing members here.
In other words a well established forum with tens of thousands of members and tens of thousands of non member readers is a potential gold-egg-laying-duck/hen!!!
namste!
ray2:Long time...no see!!!
I am not aware of these facts. :nono:
But I am sure no one will close down this forum, though it may change hands for a fantastic price - with its value enhanced several times over - thanks to all the contributing members here.
In other words a well established forum with tens of thousands of members and tens of thousands of non member readers is a potential gold-egg-laying-duck/hen!!!
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