August stone. Color peridot and spinel.

Olivine and spinel are the two colors of jewelry made from August stones, according to the ancient and modern letters for the color of the August stone. Perfect gemstones for an Augustus ring or necklace.

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What does the August stone mean?

August Birthstone Meaning: August Birth Gemstone: Olivine and Spinel.

Olivine

Olivine is a noble olivine and silicate mineral. Its green color depends on the iron content in the structure of the gemstone. Olivine occurs in rocks with a low silica content, such as volcanic basalt, as well as in pallasitic meteorites. Olivine is one of two gemstones that formed not in the earth's crust, but in the molten rock of the upper mantle. Gem-quality olivine is rarely found on the Earth's surface due to its susceptibility to weathering during transport from deep within the mantle to the surface.

Spinel

Spinel crystallizes in the isometric system. Common crystal shapes are octahedrons, usually twinned. It has an imperfect octahedral cleft and a broken shell. It has a hardness of 8, a specific gravity of 3.5-4.1, and is transparent to opaque with a glassy or matte sheen. It can make a perfect natural stone ring.

What color is the August stone?

Olivine with a characteristic calcareous hue Green It is believed that the August stone inspires strength and influence on the owner.

Spinel can be colorless, but usually comes in a variety of hues. pink, pink, red, blue, green, yellow, brown, black, or rare purple. This is a unique natural white spinel, now lost, sailed briefly to what is now Sri Lanka.

Where is the August stone?

The main sources of olivine today are the USA, Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Kenya, Mexico, Burma, Norway, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.

Spinel has long been found in Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Myanmar. Gem quality of recent decades spinels are found in Vietnam, Tanzania, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar and, more recently, Canada.

What is August stone jewelry?

Jewelry stones are made of olivine and spinel. We sell rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and more.

Where to find the stone of August?

Our store sells cool spinel peridot.

August stone symbolism and meaning

Olivine has been valued since the earliest civilizations for its protective ability to ward off fears and nightmares. It is believed to carry the gift of inner radiance, sharpen the mind and open it to new levels of awareness and growth, helping to recognize and fulfill one's destiny and spiritual destiny. The ancient Egyptians believed that Olivine was sent to Earth by a star explosion and carried its healing properties. Olivine is the national gem of Egypt, known to the locals as the Pearl of the Sun.

Spinel gemstones are said to help suppress the ego and become devoted to the other person. Like most fiery red stones, spinel is believed to promote great passion, dedication, and longevity. Spinel is associated with the root chakra, which effectively increases physical energy and stamina.

What are the zodiac signs of August stones?

The stones of Leo and Virgo are the stones of August.

Whatever you are Leo and Virgo. Olivine and spinel are the birthstones from August 1st to 31st.

Natural august stone for sale in our gemstone store

We make custom jewelry with August Birthstones in the form of wedding rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pendants… Please contact us for a quote.