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As per the traditions, every month has a birthstone, which means, a gem that is the most beneficial for the people who are born in that month. Ancient texts suggest that according to the planet's position in these months, the birthstones were determined.
Some months like December have more than one birthstone. The three December birthstones are Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
People born in the last month of the calendar have the advantage of choosing from three stones. You can choose the best stone for yourself, the one that resonates with you the most.
In this blog, we have mentioned all three birthstones for December and their powers. If you are born in this month, you should wear your birthstone to enhance the quality of your life.
All December birthstones come in shades of blue hues. Tanzanite and turquoise are found in blue only while zircon can be found in a number of colours including white, blue, brown, red, orange etc. But mostly, experts recommend December borns to wear blue zircon only. Blue is the colour of the December month.
Tanzanite Color - The tanzanite stone comes in a blue dark hue to bluish purple. It is loved for its dark deep blue hues, shine and transparency. It is often confused with blue sapphire as well.
Turquoise Color - The Turquoise stone comes in light blue color with a greenish shade in it. It looks like the sea blue hue. Plus, there are matrixes or patterns seen on the stone in black or white or sometimes golden which makes it look appealing, mystical and unique.
Blue Zircon Color - The finest blue zircon stone is found in a light shade of blue but with deeper saturation which makes the stone shine and
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December birthstones by month means simply that these three gemstones are the most powerful and luckiest stones for the people born in this month.
But, let's know the meaning of each birthstone for December.
Zircon meaning comes from the Arabic word Zarkun which means cinnabar or vermillion. Some sources also state that the word comes from the Persian word Zargun which means gold coloured.
Turquoise as the name suggests widely is derived literally from Turkish. These gems were mined in 4000 BC and have Turkish origins. The word though is said to come from the French word “Pierre Tourques” which means Turkish stone.
Tanzanite stone was named after the country it was discovered in - Tanzania.
Now, let's discuss the December 3 birthstones in detail for their properties and powers:
The Tanzanite stone is loved for its beauty and is believed to be a powerful stone that can bring its wearer good luck and rejuvenation. Tanzanite benefits include boosting the immune system, alleviating depression, transforming a negative outlook into a positive one, and helping to maintain finances.
This gem was discovered in Tanzania and the Merelani hills in northern Tanzania are where these gems are commercially mined. The gem belongs to the epidote group of minerals and the chemical composition is Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH). The hardness of the tanzanite stone is 6 to 6.5 on Mohs scale.
Tanzanite, the December birthstone is also the 24th wedding anniversary. Astrologically, this gem is said to be an effective substitute for blue sapphire and is worn highly as an Upratan because it is less expensive than sapphires.
Read More here - Which is Better, Sapphire or Tanzanite?
Turquoise, also known as Feroza is a stone of prosperity, luck and fortune. This stone has come into the limelight since Salman Khan has been seen wearing a Turquoise bracelet frequently.
It is believed the turquoise protects its wearer from negative energies. It absorbs the negative powers and if these powers are very harmful the stone will absorb them and crack. This includes your negative emotions as well like anxiety, stress and worries - the gem will remove them all. In addition to that it is believed that it can help you make better decisions in monetary value, boost your creativity and align your chakras.
The gem is relatively softer with a hardness of 5-6 on the Mohs scale so if you are wearing it daily, take good care of it. It is made of hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium, the chemical composition is CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O.
Zircon is a stone of health and relationships. The gem’s energies keep the person overall healthy, it balances the hormones, maintains the function of the respiratory system, aids skin conditions, and provides relief from migraines.
Indeed, this gem of prosperity attracts favourable financial opportunities and increases the wearer’s self-belief. As for relationships, it will reduce confusion and misunderstandings, attract love and foster harmonious relationships.
Because of the many benefits of zircon stone and its allure, it is widely used to make beautiful jewellery pieces. The hardness of zircon is 7.5 on the Mohs scale which makes it a pretty fair durable gemstone. This stone belongs to the nesosilicates, plus metal zirconium is found in it.
Further Reading - Blue Zircon Stone - Uses and Benefits
The birthstone for December month is not one but three. You have a choice and can opt for one of these three gems as per your preference, intention, and faith. You can also use all three or wear them together to get all their benefits. Just make sure that the gemstones you are wearing are original, only then you will get all the benefits of the gemstone. It is advised to wear them as rings, bracelets or pendants. To ensure the authenticity of the stones, buy them from a reputable seller like Navratan, the online gem bazaar, where you will get authentic and lab-certified gemstones at the best prices.
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