The festive new year is slowly passing by, and each year corresponds to a different zodiac, with a twelve-year cycle, repeating itself. In the jewelry industry, there are also different birthstones every month. They have different meanings, but they all give people ardent wishes for a better life.
In what month were you born? What is your birthstone? Go to the birthstone card below to find your own gem!
Jan · garnet
garnet is the birthstone of January, on behalf of chastity, love , Faithful, and also a gem of the second anniversary of marriage.
How much do you know about gems
The garnet family is mainly divided into two major categories of garnets and garnets, and there are many gem varieties, such as: demantoid and savorite , Fanta stone, garnet and so on.
【Crystal system】Equiaxial crystal system
【Color】Colorful, red, green, orange, yellow, purple, etc.
【Refractive index】
Algarnet: 1.71~1.83; calcium Garnet: 1.73~1.94
【Hardness】7~8
【 relative density 】3.5~4.3
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Amethyst is the birthstone of February,It symbolizes honesty, peace of mind, and is a commemorative gem for the seventeenth anniversary of marriage.
How much do you know about gems
Amethyst is the purple variety in crystals, the English "Amethyst", which means "Amethyst" in ancient Greeks I think that drinking with amethyst will not get drunk.
[Crystal system] Trigonal system
[Color] Different shades of purple
[Refractive index] 1.54~1.55
[Hardness] 7
[Relative density] 2.65
March·Aquamarine
As a "March birthstone", aquamarine is a symbol of "birthstone of happiness and courage".
How much do you know about gems
Aquamarine is a light blue beryl, the English name is "aquamarine", which means sea water.
[Crystal system] Trigonal system
[Color] Green blue, blue green, light blue
[Refractive index] 1.57~1.59
[Hardness] 7.5~8
[Relative density ] 2.72
April·Diamond
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Symbolizing chastity and purity, it is also a commemorative gem for the 75th anniversary of marriage. Therefore, the 75th anniversary of the wedding is named Diamond Marriage.
How much do you know about gems
Diamonds are called the king of gems, the English name is "Diamond", and the chemical composition is C (carbon).
【Crystal system】Equiaxial crystal system
【Color】Most are colorless, a few are other colors
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[Relative density] 3.52
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June·Pearl
Pearls are the lucky stones for the June birth, symbolizing happiness, safety and auspiciousness, and are also a commemorative stone for the 13th and 30th anniversary of marriage.
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Pearl is known as the "Queen of Jewelry", the English name is "pearl", which originated in Latin, meaning "the pride of the sea".
【Structure】Concentric ring structure
【Color】White, red, black, gold, brown
【Refractive index】1.53~1.56 (unmeasurable)
【Hardness】2.5~4.5
[Relative Density] 2.6~2.8
July· ruby _p3p30 pstrong stone ruby _p3p30It is also the 40th wedding anniversary stone, a symbol of love, enthusiasm and noble character.
How much do you know about gems
The ruby mineral name is " corundum ", which presents a bright color due to the presence of Cr (chrome) elements.
【Crystal system】Trigonal system
【Color】Different tones and shades of red, etc.
【Refractive index】1.76~1.77
【Hardness】9
【Relative density】4
August·Olivine
"Olivine, birthstone foretelling happiness", it is known as the birthstone of "Eight Happiness, Life" harmonious.
How much do you know about gems
Olivine, also known as "sun stone", is a magnesium-iron silicate whose color changes due to the ratio of magnesium to iron, and the higher the iron content , The darker the color, the "water lily leaf" inclusions.
[Crystal system] Orthrhombic system
[Color] Yellow-green
[Refractive index] 1.654~1.690
[Hardness] 6.5~7
[Relative density] 3.34
September· Sapphire
Sapphire is the birthstone of SeptemberIt is also a stone for the 45th anniversary of marriage, symbolizing love, honesty and stability.
How much do you know about gems
Sapphire is the same as ruby, its mineral name is "corundum" and the color is very rich.
【Crystal system】Trigonal crystal system
【Color】Colorful, other colors except red.
[Refractive index] 1.76~1.77
[Hardness] 9
[Relative density] 4
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Tourmaline's mineral name is tourmaline, and together with opal, it is known as the birthstone of October, a symbol of "ease" and "joy".
How much do you know about gems
The English name of tourmaline "tourmaline", derived from the ancient Sinhalese language, means "variegated gemstone", known as "variegated gemstone" As "Rainbow Falling into the World".
[Crystal system] Trigonal system
[Color] Colorful
[Refractive index] 1.62~1.65
[Hardness] 7~8
[Relative density] 3.06
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November · Topaz
Topaz is also known as the "Stone of Hope",It is the birthday stone in November, symbolizing friendship, friendship and hope.
How much do you know about gems
Topaz is a hydroxyl-containing aluminosilicate. The English name is "Topaz", which originated from "Sanskrit", meaning "fire".
【Crystal system】Rhombic system
【Color】colorless, wine red, yellow, gold, blue, green, etc.
【Refractive index】1.61~1.64
【Hardness】8
[Relative density] 3.53
December· turquoise _ 30 The birthstone in February is a symbol of career success and victory. How much do you know about gems Turquoise is a water-containing copper aluminum phosphate, usually nodular, granular, grape-like, cryptocrystalline structure. [Crystal system] Triclinic system [Color] Blue, green [Refractive index] 1.62 (not measurable) [Hardness] 5~6 [Relative density] 2.76 In addition to using fragmented time to learn jewelry knowledge,A more effective way to learn is to study systematically. If you want to become a professional Caibao expert, come to the "span28span colored gemstone appraisal course" opened by NGTC National Inspection Education, can not only learn the most authoritative and professional Caibao knowledge here , And get the qualification certificate of colored gemstone appraiser!
