Monday 1 September 2014

SEPTEMBER: Sapphire Month

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The sapphire is a gemstone for the month of September. Quite a lot of interesting trivia revolve around this precious stone. Here is an interesting read about the sapphire: 
http://www.ehow.com/facts_7517836_interesting-sapphires.html

I read that article that may answer all these questions:

1) Asides from deep blue, what other colors do some sapphires have?

2) What is the meaning of the "asterism property" that some sapphires have?

3) Which year were American sapphires reported to be located in Montana?

4) Why are some sapphire varieties known as Yogos?

5) When royalty and priests wear sapphires, what do they believe about wearing them?

6) In relation to the Earth, what did ancient civilizations believe about a sapphire?


Clueless?  To answer these questions, this article may help.


CHEERS TO A SUPER SAPPHIRE  MONTH OF SEPTEMBER!


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DL
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"Compassion crowns the soul with its truest victory."
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