Crystal System.

Crystals formation is reflected by regular molecules arrangement inside of Minerals, which is called Crystal System. We can group all Minerals into 7 types.

1. Cubic, e.g. Diamond, Pyrite
2. Tetragonal, e.g. Cassiterite
3. Orthorhombic, e.g. Olivine
   
4. Monoclinic, e.g. Selenite
5. Triclinic, e.g. Amazonite
6. Hexagonal, e.g. Beryl
7. Trigonal, e.g. Calcite

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Natural Crystals & Gemstones Hardness.

We can measured minerals hardness by trying to scratch it with other minerals or objects of known hardness.

The scale of hardness known as Mohs Scale was established in 1822 by the mineralogist Friedrich Mohs. Minerals with higher Mohs numbers will scratch those lower on the scale. 

Mohs Scale

  No.  Mineral, Scratched by

1. Talc, Fingernail (easy to mark)
   
2. Gypsum, Fingernail (harder to mark)
   
3. Calcite, Copper coin
   
4. Fluorite, Penknife blade (easy to mark)
   
5. Apatite, Penknife blade (harder to mark)
   
6. Orthoclase, Steel file (easy to mark)
   
7. Quartz, Steel file (harder to mark)
   
8. Topaz, Steel file (difficult to mark)
   
9. Corundum, Steel file (very difficult to mark)
   
10. Diamond, Diamond (only Diamond can scratch Diamond)
    

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Amethyst, Birth Stones of February.

Amethyst is a birth stone of February.

Amethyst Properties:

Chemical Composition: SiO2

Crystal System: Hexagonal

Hardness: 7-7.5 (Mohs Scale)

Color: Purple

Amethyst is believed it can balances the energy center in the body.

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Peridot, Birth Stones of August.

Peridot is a birth stone of August.

Peridot Properties:

Chemical Composition: (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Crystal System: Orthorhombic

Hardness: 6.5-7 (Mohs Scale)

Color: Light Green

Peridot is also called "happy stone" for some people, which their believed Peridot can bring happiness in ones life.

Peridot is believed it can heal problems to do with kidneys and liver.

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Garnet, Birth Stones of January.

Garnet is a birth stone of January.

Garnet Properties:

Chemical Composition: Fe3Al2(SiO4)3

Crystal System: Cubic

Hardness: 7-7.5 (Mohs Scale)

Color: Deep Red/Maroon

The name of Garnet may come from the Latin word - granatum which mean pomegranate as the Garnet has deep red color same as pomegranate.

Garnet is believed it can strengthen up self confidence and blood system.

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Your Birth of Natural Crystals & Gemstones.

1. January: Garnet
2. February: Amethyst
3. March: Aquamarine
4. April: Diamond
5. May: Emerald
6. June: Pearl
7. July: Ruby
8. August: Peridot
9. September: Sapphire
10. October: Opal
11. November: Topaz
12. December: Turquoise

Note: List above is our common practice to determine yours birth of Naturals Crystals & Gemstones, it may be different from other sources.

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