Discover the Facts of Most Popular Gemstones
Are you a gemstone enthusiast or simply curious about the diverse gemstones out there? If so, you might be interested in some of these facts about gemstones you probably did not know!
- Diamond – This stone is considered to be the hardest gemstone. However, it can burn if exposed to a temperature of 1290-1650 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Garnet – The term “garnet” originates from the Latin word “granatum,” which refers to the appearance of the seeds of a pomegranate.
- Rubies – They are of the Corundum family and its colour comes from chromium. These stones are less prone to crack since they lack any inherent imperfections.
- Aquamarine – The name “aquamarine” is inspired by the ocean, with the Latin word aqua, referring to water, and marina, referring to the sea. It was believed to be the treasure of mermaids.
- Tourmaline – Tourmaline is known as the "Rainbow Gem" as, it is the only gemstone that can come in every colour.
- Padparadscha – The name “padparadscha” was based on the lotus blossom which the Sinhalese were referring to as a water lily, that has a unique salmon colour.
- Green Sapphire – The traces of iron found in the crystal structure of green sapphire gives the stone its distinctive colour. The addition of titanium gives green sapphire a rich blue-green colour. Strong pleochroism, or the ability to change colour when seen from different angles, is another characteristic of green sapphires.
- Pink Sapphire – Pink sapphire is one of the rarest sapphire colours due to the chromium traces found inside the corundum crystal. Pink sapphires range in colour from light pink to a deep raspberry colour. The darker the colour, the more valuable it is.
- Blue Sapphire – Blue sapphire is one of the most durable gemstones and ranks 09th on the Mohs scale. This gemstone gets its colour from titanium and iron trace elements. The sapphire's blue colour is reminiscent of the sky, which is connected to the heavens. Deep dark blue sapphires have always been linked with royalty.
- Peach Sapphire – Peach sapphire is also known as the champagne sapphire. The stone's pinkish-orange colour that glistens in all kinds of light is a result of the low levels of iron and chromium that are present.
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