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11 Most Mythical Magical Gemstones did you know Amber\r
Better known as fossilised tree resin, this gemstone sometimes contains animal, insect and plant material inside the golden colored stone. \r
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4 - Jade\r
This green rock has two versions, Nephrite with a high iron content and a matrix of other minerals like calcium, magnesium and tremolite, its usually softer and in a lighter shade of green, Jadeite is harder, richer in sodium and pyroxene, is more crystallised and said to be a darker piercing shade green. There is also Burma jade which is rare and said to be extremely valuable. This stone is highly coveted in Asia as it is said to bring good fortune and luck. Jade occasionally occurs with other color variations, but the green crystals are said to purify and balance the Heart Chakra, longer, better health is said to be had for those who wear this token gemstone. \r
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3 - Agate\r
This crystallized rock is charerised by its fineness of grain and brightness of color, these stones are largely associated with volcanic rocks, though can often be found in certain metamorphic rocks. Again, there are many different types of this strange stone. Theres cyclops agate which shows a single eye. Greek agate is pale white to tan in color. Brazilian agate can be found in geodes or layered nodules, usually with brown coloring interlayered with white and grey. Lace agate has a lace-like a pattern with eyes, swirls, bands and zigzags and is often brightly colored. Blue Ribbon agate can be found in Oregon and contains a vast collection of blue shades. Fire agate is a piercing color of reddish orange. This gemstone is said to cleanse your aura, balance your chi, harmonise the body and mind as well as ward off negativity. Expectant mothers should find white colored agates, they are believed to help morning sickness and labour pains. Blue agate is said to help alleviate depression. \r
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2 - Malachite\r
This stone is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, this opaque green banded crystal is found deep underground where hydrothermal fluids provide the chemical precipitation which sometimes with results from weathering copper ores and limestone deposits with high levels of carbonate. In ancient Egypt this green gem was associated with death and resurrection, they called their afterlifes eternal paradise as the Field of Malachite. So its no wonder that modern day folklore shares those ancient traditional beliefs. Going on a personal journey? You may want to grab up a few pieces of this stone, it is said to enhance metamorphosis and shield away negativity which hinders growth. Fear of flying? This rock is said to help quell irrational fears and is said to offer protection, especially on a long journey. \r
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1 - Amber\r
Better known as fossilised tree resin, this gemstone sometimes contains animal, insect and plant material inside the golden colored stone. Amber contains many legends from ancient folklore, one Lithuanian tale tells of Jurate, queen of the sea, who fell in love with a mortal fisherman, but her jealous father punished her by destroying her amber palace and transformed her into sea foam, several pieces of her mythical palace of Amber are said to still be visible on the Baltic shore. Amber has been around since the stone age, with some stones dating back 13,000 years. Amber can be burnt down to an oil which in ancient China was burned during festivals and ceremonies. This strange rock-like gem has been used in folk medicines and perfumes for centuries. This stone is prized for is healing and cleansing qualities, many say this gem will ward off negativity.

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