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The Hidden Allure of Scapolite: A Rare and Undervalued Gem
The Hidden Allure of Scapolite: A Rare and Undervalued GemScapolite is a rare and unique
gemstone that is not very well known. However, it can make beautiful jewelry
and has some interesting properties. Here is an in-depth look at scapolite
gemstones.What is Scapolite?Scapolite is a group of rock-forming
silicate minerals that belong to the tetragonal crystal system. The chemical
composition of scapolite is somewhat variable, but it is essentially a mix of
sodium, calcium, aluminum, silico
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3rd Sep 2023
Some Fun Facts About Rhodolite Garnet
The Rhodolite comes in every possible shade of red, ranging from deep red to the pinkish purple (An Umbalite garnet) and raspberry pink red (the last two being the most wanted colors by rhodolite collectors), cornering that particular color spectrum among garnet gemstones. It’s interesting to note that the word ‘rhodolite’ comes from the Greek word for ‘rose colored’. Here are even more interesting details about this garnet.1. THE RHODOLITE CALLS FOUR CONTINENTS HOMEThe sources of the Rhodolite
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28th Mar 2020
The Five Famous Sources of Ruby
The Ruby gemstone is one of the most valuable pieces of precious stones on the planet. This stone has become a part of many couples’ love stories due to its romantic symbolism including that of well-known personalities like Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan. Let’s see the places that host these beautiful gemstones that a lot has been said and written about.MOGOK, MYANMAR – This territory which is 200km north of Mandalay, the capital of Myanmar, has earned itself the moniker ‘City of rubies’ glo
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28th Mar 2020
Tsavorite Garnet: 8 Things you didn’t know about the Treasure of East Africa
Hidden among the mountains of northeast Tanzania nestled in the Tsavo National Park, a brilliant green gemstone remained hidden for millennia.Its still-young life in the eyes of jewelry crafters and gem specialists everywhere captures intrigue and imagination alike. What is it about this brilliant green beauty that makes it so special? Let us shed some light on the Tsavorite Garnet!1. It was discovered in 1967 and again in 1971In 1967, a British geologist Campbell R. Bridges was hunting for gems
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28th Mar 2020
Track Order Page
We have now introduced a TRACK ORDER page where customers can track the status of their shipping.You can visit the page by simply clicking on this link:https://ashergems.com/pages.php?pageid=9Note: Please allow 24-48 hrs for the tracking to show up once the purchase has been completed.If you have any further question, please feel free to contact us at asher_gems@hotmail.comWe will attend to your queries as soon as possible.As always, we look forward to doing sincere, honest, and long term busine
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15th Feb 2014