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December Birthstone: Turquoise,

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Posted on March 2nd, 2020 03:09 PM
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Turquoise, Zircon, and Tanzanite, the three choices for December born people. If to Diamond Rings?
you’re looking for blue stones then you can look for December birthstone. The March 6th, 2020
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 let’s 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
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of the jewelry of Egyptians. The Pharaohs and other rulers of Ancient Egypt wore
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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 de ned in trade names that are “Robin’s egg blue”, “sky
blue”, and “Persian blue”. These terms are used to de ne 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
In the mountain range of Mount Kilimanjaro, this stone is found. In 1962 it made
the rst 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 it’s been taken Arabic word “Zarkum” which means “cinnabar” or “vermilion”,
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 ashes 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 moh’s 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 moh’s 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 moh’s 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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