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Colour: Comes in every possible color and often multi-coloured Name derivation: Derived from the Singhalese expression "Turamali”, which translates as "stone of mixed colours” Symbolism: Love, friendship, permanence and stability
Colour: Comes in every possible color and often multi-coloured
Name derivation: Derived from the Singhalese expression "Turamali”, which translates as "stone of mixed colours”
Symbolism: Love, friendship, permanence and stability
Gemstone family: Name for a group of related mineral species. No single specie name
Anniversary: 38th wedding anniversary (Modern)
Birthstone: October
Hardness: Moh’s Scale 7.0-7.5 (hard & robust structure)
Geography: The finest come from South America (Brazil), Madagascar & Africa
Cleaning procedure: Must not be cleaned ultrasonically. Do not clean it in a steam cleaner. Clean carefully using warm soapy water or commercial jewellery cleaner
Value factors: Rarity, Intensity of colour; Brilliance and “life” of stone; Size of stone