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Amethyst as talisman

precious stones — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:01:44 +0000

Amethyst was originally regarded as a very precious stone until the immense quantities received from Brazil reduced its value generally.

From the earliest dawn of history the occult properties of the amethyst as an antidote to inebriety have been recognised, by all writers, the name originating from a Greek word meaning “without intoxication” and [...]

Sapphire as talisman

precious stones — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:09:25 +0000

The Sapphire as talisman

Sapphire, one of the earliest gems known to man, is found in riverbeds and torrents, the force of the water washing the stones from their matrix ; and to this day are still found under these conditions. In its finest quality the Sapphire is of a deep blue colour, and the [...]

Virtues of Coral

precious stones — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:47:24 +0000

Coral and safran, if wrapped in the skin of a cat, were believed to have marvellous powers and when emeralds were added to the coral the talisman would drive off a mortal fever. To have the proper effect, however, it must be attached to the neck of the patient. As a cure for hydrophobia, dog-collars [...]

Chrysoberyl

precious stones — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:54:00 +0000

There are certain stones and other minerals which, owing to their possession of numerous microscopically fine cavities, of a globular or tubular shape, have the appearance of “rays” or “stars,” and these are called “asteriated.”

Several of such stones have been discussed already in the last chapter, and in addition to these star-like rays, [...]

Heat-rays to precious stones

precious stones — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:30:16 +0000

Another method of isolating certain stones is by the action of heat-rays.

Remembering our lessons in physics we recall that just as light-rays may be refracted, absorbed, or reflected, according to the media through which they are caused to pass, so do heat-rays possess similar properties.

Therefore, if heat-rays are projected through precious [...]

Light and diaphaneity

precious stones — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:04:33 +0000

Probably the most important of the many important physical properties possessed by precious stones are those of light and its effects, for to these all known gems owe their beauty, if not actual fascination.

When light strikes a cut or polished stone, one or more of the following effects are observed:–it may be transmitted through [...]