{"title":"Birth Stone - August","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"qrtzdb-tumb-15_35mm","title":"Dark Blue AB Plated Crystal Quartz Tumbled Stone - 15-35 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrystal Quartz Plated Dark Blue AB Tumbled Stones show natural Clear Quartz finished with a deep blue aurora-borealis coating that produces iridescent flashes of blue, violet and subtle metallic tones. The coating enhances surface reflectivity while the quartz's internal clarity and natural inclusions stay visible beneath, and the tumble leaves a smooth, tactile surface. At this size the stones are visually striking yet balanced in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlated Quartz is associated with visual energy, contrast and a reflective, amplifying presence, and is often chosen by people who want a bold, light-catching stone for display or focus. It is commonly kept on a desk or altar, carried, or set among other pieces. The deep iridescent blue makes it a particularly dramatic decorative stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is natural Clear Quartz with a man-made iridescent coating, and each stone varies in coating intensity and internal structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Focus: Clarity \u0026amp; Focus\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Focus: Balance \u0026amp; Harmony\u003cbr\u003eChakra Association: Crown\u003cbr\u003eBirthstone: April\u003cbr\u003eZodiac Sign: All\u003cbr\u003eChinese Zodiac: Dragon, Tiger\u003cbr\u003eRuling Planet: Sun\u003cbr\u003eElements: Air\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 7 (quartz base)\u003cbr\u003eStone Family: Tectosilicate\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Natural Quartz with man-made Dark Blue AB coating\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: China\u003cbr\u003eForm: Tumbled Stone\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished, plated\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 15-35 mm (0.6-1.4 inches)\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: Single stone, 100 g, or 1 lb (454 g bulk quantity)\u003cbr\u003eListing: Single stone or bulk quantity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stone is natural Clear Quartz, silicon dioxide of the trigonal system at a Mohs hardness of 7, finished with a man-made aurora-borealis (\"AB\") surface coating in a deep blue tone. The coating is produced by bonding a fine metallic layer to the quartz surface through vacuum deposition, creating a permanent iridescent finish of blue and violet flashes; the base crystal is natural quartz, while the dark blue iridescent surface is a man-made enhancement and is disclosed as such, with the natural inclusions of the quartz remaining visible beneath. The specific \"Dark Blue AB\" coating is a modern decorative finish rather than a distinct natural variety, so the metaphysical associations here draw on the natural clear-quartz base. Clear Quartz is among the most abundant minerals on Earth; the base quartz for this material is sourced from China, with the coating applied in a laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is selected for its quality, beauty, and visual consistency. Where a material is man-made or enhanced, this is clearly disclosed within the product information. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe aura coating is a bonded surface layer that can scratch or wear with abrasion. Handle gently, clean only with a soft dry cloth, and store apart from harder stones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuturaSol","offers":[{"title":"Single Stone (1 piece - approx 12 g)","offer_id":47374129627366,"sku":"30401047-1PC-AS-A3-E28","price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g (approx 7-8 stones)","offer_id":47374129660134,"sku":"30401047-100G-AS-A3-E28","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g bulk quantity)","offer_id":47374129692902,"sku":"30401047-1LB-AS-A3-E28","price":74.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/image19.jpg?v=1781600272"},{"product_id":"tumbled-chips-peridot-3-5-mm","title":"Peridot Tumbled Chips - 3-5 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Peridot Chips are small tumbled pieces in bright lime to olive green, with the clear, translucent character the gem is known for. The chips are a loose, unstrung form suited to crystal grids, resin and jewellery craft, pouches, and decorative fills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeridot is traditionally associated with renewal, abundance, and positive transformation, and is commonly used to support growth, motivation, and a fresh outlook. Loose chips like these are often placed in grids and intention layouts, added to craft and resin projects, or carried in a pouch. Their vivid green makes them a bright material for growth-focused, abundant layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a natural gem material, each chip varies in its shade of green and clarity across the mix, so no two are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPrimary Focus: Transformation \u0026amp; Growth\u003cbr\u003e\nSecondary Focus: Manifestation \u0026amp; Abundance\u003cbr\u003e\nChakra Association: Heart, Solar Plexus\u003cbr\u003e\nBirthstone: August\u003cbr\u003e\nZodiac Sign: Virgo, Leo\u003cbr\u003e\nChinese Zodiac: Goat, Tiger\u003cbr\u003e\nRuling Planet: Mercury\u003cbr\u003e\nElements: Earth, Fire\u003cbr\u003e\nMohs Hardness: 6.5-7\u003cbr\u003e\nStone Family: Nesosilicate\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Natural Peridot\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Pakistan, USA (Arizona), China\u003cbr\u003e\nForm: Chips\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Tumbled\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate Size: 3-5 mm (0.1-0.2 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate Weight: 100 g or 454 g (1 lb) bulk quantities\u003cbr\u003e\nListing: Sold by weight; 100 g or 454 g (1 lb) as selected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPeridot is the gem variety of olivine, a magnesium iron silicate with a hardness of 6.5 to 7, and one of the few gems whose colour comes from its base composition rather than trace impurities, so the green cannot be changed by heat treatment. Olivine is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's mantle, and Peridot is also found in pallasitic meteorites. It has been in continuous use since antiquity: the Egyptians worked the Zabargad deposit in the Red Sea and called it the gem of the sun, and the Romans called it Evening Emerald because its colour held under lamplight. The material is sourced chiefly from Pakistan, Arizona in the United States, and China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. 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The polish is glassy and the contrast between the bands is high, so each piece reads almost graphically rather than as a blended pattern. The Heart is a comfortable hand size, rounded in profile and dense in the palm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSardonyx is traditionally associated with confidence and ambition, one of the more assertive readings in the chalcedony family and consistent with its long history as a stone of seals and signets. A secondary association with protection and grounding rounds that out, and Sardonyx is commonly described as a stone for holding a position rather than pushing forward from it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Focus: Confidence \u0026amp; Ambition\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Focus: Protection \u0026amp; Grounding\u003cbr\u003eChakra Association: Root, Sacral\u003cbr\u003eAlternate Birthstone: August\u003cbr\u003eZodiac Sign: Aries, Leo\u003cbr\u003eChinese Zodiac: Tiger, Horse\u003cbr\u003eRuling Planet: Mars\u003cbr\u003eElements: Fire, Earth\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 7\u003cbr\u003eStone Family: Tectosilicate\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Sardonyx\u003cbr\u003eForm: Heart\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 55-63 mm (2.2-2.5 inches)\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 77-90 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Sold by Single Unit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSardonyx is a chalcedony variety of the quartz family, a silicon dioxide mineral of the trigonal system at Mohs 7. Its structure is a layered combination of two chalcedonies: sard, which supplies the red-brown to orange bands through iron content, and onyx, which supplies the contrasting pale or dark layers. That natural layering is the reason Sardonyx became the foundation of the Roman cameo tradition, since a carver can cut down through one coloured layer to reveal another beneath, and it remains one of the most refined uses of natural mineral banding in the history of carving. It is among the oldest continuously used gemstones, serving as seal stone across Greek, Roman, and Renaissance European cultures, and it appears among the twelve stones of the Hebrew High Priest's breastplate. A significant proportion of commercial sardonyx on the market is assembled or dyed agate rather than naturally banded material, and the status of this particular stock is being confirmed with the supplier. Sources include India, Brazil, Germany, the Czech Republic, and the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. 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