Hardness and toughnessGem and mineral hardness is measured on the Mohs scale. The numbers are based on the relative ease or difficulty with which one mineral can be scratched by another. But the Mohs scale is deceptive. The steps between the minerals are not evenly spaced. For example, diamond is only one number away, but […]
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Posted by EarthSky in HUMAN WORLD | September 1, 2019 Sapphires are typically blue stones, with the color caused by small amounts of titanium and iron in the crystal structure. But if the crystal contains different impurities, you might also see sapphires in gray, yellow, pale pink, orange, green, violet or brown. The sapphire, birthstone for September, is a relative
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Based on Rapid Test being initiated by Fely’s Jewelry and Pawnshop’s management and conducted by City Health staffs on their respective areas, we, Fely’s Jewelry and Pawnshop have been tested Negative on SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Test (Rapid test) The test was conducted on the month of August 2020 in order to identify and protect our employees
Hardness and toughnessGem and mineral hardness is measured on the Mohs scale. The numbers are based on the relative ease or difficulty with which one mineral can be scratched by another. But the Mohs scale is deceptive. The steps between the minerals are not evenly spaced. For example, diamond is only one number away, but
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Even the best quality jewelry requires special care to keep it looking great. Whether you own mostly costume pieces of have an extensive fine jewelry wardrobe, knowing how to care for your treasures is essential. From proper storage to gentle cleaning, taking good care of your jewelry can help you get the most out of
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The beautiful green color peridot is one of those rare gemstones that come in only one color. However, the variations of the color green in peridot are quite wide — from a light yellow-green color to dark brownish-green. Given its color and energetic properties, peridot is often considered a stone for opening the heart, as well as for attracting
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Peridot, spinel and sardonyx are the three birthstones for August. The peridot birthstone is known for being formed under extreme conditions, as it can be found in the hardened lava that carried it from deep within Earth’s mantle as well as in meteorites that traveled from outer space. The spinel birthstone was underappreciated until recently, as
