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The name "hematite" in translation from Greek ("haimatos") means "blood". Other names for the mineral, as well as its varieties are: "red iron ore", "bloodstone", "iron kidney", "

Humanity has long been in love with pearls. Today, along with natural natural or artificially grown pearls, pearls produced from a variety of materials - plastic, glass, gelatin, pearlescent pastes - are in circulation. Black pearls are cut from inexpensive hematite, while pink pearls are cut from coral

Mass production of titanium began in the 40s of the 20th century. The main feature of the metal is its strength, and due to its high melting point, it is widely used in the military and chemical industries. Compared to other metals, titanium is mined in relatively small quantities, which is associated with the high cost of processing it

It is mined in the world's only mine, Los Chupaderos in the Dominican Republic, and in 1998 its museum was established. We are talking about larimar - a "young" but completely unique semi-precious stone, the demand for which is increasing every day

The largest diamond in the world, the Star of Africa, or Cullinan 1, is pear-shaped and adorns the scepter of the British queen. However, Cullinan 1 is only part of a large nugget found in the Transvaal. "Cullinan" - the name of the largest nugget-diamond - is nothing more than the surname of the owner of the mine where the diamond was found

"IQ", which many abbreviate as IQ, is a person's ability to perceive and adapt new information. A high IQ level is much more important than nomenclature knowledge. The level of intelligence can be determined using specially designed tests

Silver jewelry can be worn at any age and in any setting. Silver is appropriate both at a dinner party and in a work office. Moreover, it is beautiful, sophisticated and romantic. No wonder this noble metal has so many fans. True, there is a downside to this popularity

To verify the authenticity and true value, the diamond is best taken to a jewelery specialist, certified gemologist. But to distinguish a rough counterfeit, glass, cubic zircon, quartz, lead crystal, you can use simple tests that do not require special equipment and knowledge

Car owners are probably familiar with the problem of an unpleasant smell in the car interior due to a dirty air conditioner evaporator. How many ways to clean it are not offered to each other by drivers. Of course, the best way out is to contact the service, but what to do when there is neither time nor money for specialists?

Alexandrite is a type of chrysoberyl. The mineral received its name in honor of the Russian Tsar Alexander II. An amazing feature of the stone is that it changes color depending on the lighting. Instructions Step 1 In bright daylight, alexandrite is light green or bluish green

"Uralskie dumplings" is one of the most popular KVN teams, which played actively from 1995 to 2007. Today "Uralskie dumplings" is a creative association not only actively participating in various television projects, but also producing an original humorous show on the STS channel

Natural sapphire has a heterogeneous structure with noticeable inclusions. There are no gas bubbles in it, and its hardness is similar to that of diamond. A quality natural stone costs from several hundred to several thousand dollars per carat

As a rule, good weather accompanies major public holidays in the capital. And this is not a coincidence. So that the rain does not interfere with the people's fun, the clouds are dispersed on the eve. For the first time, the dispersal of clouds was applied in Moscow in 1995 during the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War

Finding a treasure or a precious vein with gems - many have dreamed about it since childhood. Many magical properties have long been attributed to precious stones, they are also distinguished by their high cost. Instructions Step 1 Finding precious stones is currently not a big deal, since the development at most of the deposits was closed due to the non-repayment of such works

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to buy gilded items under the guise of a gold piece. And even a test, affixed to a ring or chain, will not be a guarantee that you have real gold in front of you. Instructions Step 1 Take a close look at the gold piece to see if there is a sample on it or not

The cornerstone today is usually called something on which a certain science is based or a certain postulate is based. But where did this well-known expression come from? Turning to the Bible Yes, yes, even if you are not at all religious, you do not need to wrinkle your nose

The color of a stone is the most unreliable characteristic for determining its type. There are related groups of minerals, the color of which is different, and there are species that are very distant from each other, similar in appearance. Instructions Step 1 Most often, the color that precious stones have depends on microscopic particles of impurities of metal oxides that are not included in the chemical formula of the mineral and are not always determined wit

Emerald is one of the most famous and beautiful gemstones. It is appreciated for its deep rich green color. The mysterious depth of emeralds has been known to people since ancient times. These gems are credited with magical and healing properties

Corals are fragile skeletons of coral polyps, an expensive raw material for jewelry and souvenirs. In many countries where corals grow off the coast, exporting them abroad is prohibited. Scientists predict that by the beginning of the next century, most of the coral reefs may disappear from the face of the Earth

Huge formations can be found in the ocean. The builders of such structures are coral polyps: small, the size of a pin head, sea inhabitants. Such polyps have a very soft and delicate body, protecting which, they build shells around themselves