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Birthstones
Michael Schweska
Physical Geology
Spring 2005
 

                                            Mystic Birthstones

 
These birthstones are of Tibetan origin and date back over a thousand years.

 
Month Name Birthstone
January Emerald Emerald
February Bloodstone Bloodstone
March Jade Jade
April Opal Opal
May Sapphire Sapphire
June Moonstone Moonstone
July Ruby Ruby
August Diamond Diamond
September Agate Agate
October Jasper Jasper
November Pearl Pearl
December Onyx Black Onyx

 

 


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