Mineral Form of Sapphire The mineral shape of Sapphire is a six-sided parallelogram or hexagon. Therefore, it is counted in the Dichroic category. Hardness: Its hardness is 9 degrees. Therefore, it c...
Composition/Characteristics (Agate) (1) The shape of agate is generally hexagonal or a parallelogram. It doesn't have a perfectly uniform molded shape; often, it resembles round pebbles. (2) It has a ...
(1) The general shape of Topaz is a right-angled parallelogram and a rectangle. (2) Its hardness ranges from 8 to 9; therefore, it can cut crystal (quartz) and is cut by diamond and sapphire. (3) It...
The natural form of a diamond when it is first extracted from a mine is generally octahedral (eight-sided) or sometimes a rhombic dodecahedron (twelve-sided). For this reason, it is described as being...
The natural form and state of a diamond when it is extracted from the mine is generally octagonal or resembles a dodecahedron. Therefore, it is described as belonging to the "Tesseral" (cubic) system....
Nature: It is the hardest and most refined of all stones. Temperament: Cold and dry in the fourth degree; however, some consider it to be hot. Color and Scent: White, yellow (pale), black, and red. ...
Intrinsic Structure of Diamond Intrinsic State: In the beginning, when it is extracted from the mine, it is generally octahedral and rhombic dodecahedral. That is why it is described as being of the ...
Common Name: Agate. Persian: Aqeeq. Arabic: Aqeeq. Nature: It is a well-known stone; the Yemeni variety is considered superior. Temperament: Cold and dry in the second degree. Color and Scent: Red,...
The crystal form of Topaz is a right-angled parallelogram and rectangular. Its hardness ranges from 8 to 9. Therefore, it can cut quartz, and it is cut by diamond and sapphire. Its luster is vitreou...
Nature: It is the hardest and most exquisite among all stones. Temperament: Cold and dry in the fourth degree, though according to some, it is hot. Color and Odor: White, cool (clear), black, and red....