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ages, the gemstones have been seen as representations of
wealth and power. Symbols of supremacy like crowns and richly
decorated clothes and robes have traditionally been adorned
with jewels. But gemstones are not just for the wealthy
or scientifically minded researcher. But these can be appreciated
by common man also just to enjoy the beauty of these gems.
The gemstones appeal initially due to their mysterious appeal,
luster and their colour. This makes them exquisite but their
rarity, hardness and durability makes them doubly valuable.
Gemstones are minerals. Out of a total
of more than 2500 different minerals, only about 60 odd
are commonly used as gemstones. Other minerals are unsuitable
as gems because they are too soft and get scratched easily. |
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| What
are gemstones ::
A mineral (or occasionally an organic mineral)
to be called a gemstone, it must be beautiful in its appearance
and colour... |
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| Science
of gemmology ::
Gems are scientifically fascinating too. Gemologists make
a complete study of each stone, both as it is found in the
rocks and after it has been cut and polished... |
| Effects
of gemstones::
That gemstones work for the betterment
of one’s life is a known fact. But many people do
not believe in their effects... |
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| Prescription
on the basis of 'Janma Rashi' or the 'Moon sign' ::
In this system of prescription the gemstone is prescribed
on the basis of the zodiacal sign in which Moon was posited
at the time of birth. This system can lead to prescription
of appropriate stone many times but wearers, who have worn
stones prescribed this way, have many times received adverse
results... |
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Prescription
on the basis of 'lagan' - the 'birth ascendant' :: In this system, the gemstone is prescribed on the basis
of the sign, which is rising at the time of the birth.
The system has a flaw that it does not give credence to
any other astrological factor... |
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Prescription
on the basis of 'Janma Nakshatra'-the 'Birth Constellation'
::
In this system the prescription is based on the constellation
(Nakshatra) rising at the time of birth. This system in
practice has been used for prescribing gemstones with
amazing accuracy...
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Prescription
on the basis of First letter of the Name ::
In this system the gemstones are prescribed on the basis
of the first letter of the name of the person as per Indian
sound of pronunciation of that letter. The system gives
very indifferent results and is not very popular...
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