Cornelian
It belongs to calsidone group
of gems and is found in red, yellow, and white colours. Prophet
Mohammad
used this gem and he prophesied that its wearer succeed
in all fields of life.
In ancient times it was believed that its wearer
was immune from magic-spells and evil glances. Its wearer
is not susceptible to ailments and it has special
significance in plague.
Marbodes
Wearing it on the neck or finger protects from anger
and hatred. According to Chemilus, this sub-gem protects
from lightning and storm, while Marsles Ampiricus
advised to use it as an armour.
Spaniards used this gem for courage
and raising of
voice, while Chinese believed that it saves from abdomen
diseases.
Ancient Greek women wore it in their jewellery and
they believed that this gem protected them from gout,
wind disorders, and nerve pains, etc.
It is believed that wearing
it helps against road
accidents. It also begets happiness and success in
marital life.
Jade
Jade is a kind of hard gem which is both transparent
and non-transparent. Chinese believed that this gem
quenched thirst and enhanced speech capacity.
Medieval Americans
wore it to get immunity from
abdomen and kidney diseases, urinary stone, etc Egyptians used
this gem as an amulet. Its importance lies in to get success in
races.
Opal
It is a precious sub-gem. It is the most beautiful and
mysterious gem. It has all rainbow colours which shine
on falling light on it. The chief characteristic of this gem
is that it changes its colour according to the mentality of
the wearer. If the wearer is happy, it would turn red and
if he gets angry , it would turn green, etc.
This gem begets optimism.
This gem begets what
one desires when it is red. This gem too indicates
whether it would prove to be auspicious or evil. While
wearing if it retains its lustre, it would prove to be
auspicious, and if it faints its colour, it would prove to be
otherwise.
Lapis Lazuli
It is a sub-gem of dark blue colour with golden stains
which are due to its being a compound of golden bee. It
begets courage, honour and success, and does away
with griefs.
Malakite
It is a non-tranparent sub-gem with excess quantity
of copper, and as such has the capacity to protect its
wearer from cholera, gout, stomachache, etc.
Amethyst
It is a violet colour sub-gem. The darker, the better.
It is the only gem which is not inauspicious. It prevents
its wearer from anger, hatred, and evil acts. It begets
mental peace and contentment. Wearing it on neck
helps keep away ailments related with unconsciousness
and insomnia.
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