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All About SMITHSONITE Gemstones

Appearance

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Smithsonite stone typically has a vitreous to pearly luster with a texture that ranges from translucent to transparent in appearance. It may sport different interesting hues including green, gray, blue, and brown among a few others. Smithsonite crystals may appear as rounded clusters, cylindrical shapes, or needle-like forms. When seen in ultraviolet light the stone may show a fluorescent effect. On the Mohs scale, Smithsonite’s hardness is around 4.5.

Benefits

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Along with the exquisite beauty attracting jewelry buyers, the smithsonite’s metaphysical properties also make it a great choice for crystal healing. Here are different ways in which smithsonite benefits the wearer:

  • Physical benefits: The stone helps the body to fight the disease-causing bacteria in a more effective manner which keeps the body disease free.
  • Emotional benefits: The stone helps the wearer to develop as an effective orator by enabling them to effectively formulate their thoughts into words it also helps the wearer to quickly analyze different situations and respond in the best way
  • Spiritual benefits: The stone helps the person to develop concentration and thus allows them to graduate to higher positions in their meditative practices.

Usage

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In the lapidary work, the stone is mainly used to produce pendants, rings, and earrings. Energy workers also use smithsonite crystal as an effective way to mitigate the physical, emotional and mental issues of their clients. Apart from that the calming nature of the stone makes it an ideal stone for keeping at home or office to achieve tranquillity, avoid clashes, and promote growth. Lapidaries also purchase Smithsonite Pairor rough to craft jewelry pieces like rings, earrings, etc.

Real vs. Fake

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Some vendors may try to offer you fake smithsonite crystals for sale at lower prices. It puts a significant amount of risk. The stake is even higher if you wish to buy smithsonite in bulk from wholesale gemstone, and crystal suppliers for reselling.

So here are a few things to remember when someone offers you smithsonite for sale and you want to confirm the stone’s authenticity:

  • Check the consistency of the shade across the stone. The real stone generally shows a natural inconsistency while the lab-produced fake stones may have artificial consistency of shade
  • Look for the pattern formation. As opposed to slightly varying and asymmetrical patterns of the real stone the fake stone may show artificial symmetry in patterns.
  • Check for the hardness level. On the Mohs scale smithsonite’s hardness is around 4.5 and any significant difference in the hardness indicates that it may be a fake stone

Care and Cleaning

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Store your smithsonite stone separately from other stones as close contact with other stones may cause chipping

  • For cleaning the smithsonite stone you can use warm, soapy water
  • For removing debris and dust particles you can use a soft-bristled brush
  • Dont expose the stone to chemicals, extreme weather conditions, or intense heat as it can harm the stone
  • For more stubborn particles you can hire the services of a professional jewelry cleaner instead of trying ultrasonic cleaning methods or other extreme cleaning techniques
  • Before storing the stone it is recommended to wrap it inside a pouch or put it into a well-padded jewelry box
  • Make sure that the stone is stored in a place free from humidity or direct sunlight

Origins

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Some of the places where the stone is abundantly found include Mexico, Namibia, Spain, Australia, and a few regions of the US. The stone derives its name from a British mineralogist James Smithson who established the Smithsonian Institution in the United States.

Conclusion

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Smithsonite stone is one of the most popular gemstones globally reputed for its distinctive beauty. The stone is found in several countries. smithsonite gem is used for producing statement jewelry pieces. Due to smithsonite’s healing properties energy workers believe that it can be used for healing disturbed chakras. This interesting and versatile mix of qualities makes Smithsonite a preferred stone for buyers, collectors, and healers thus widening its customer base. With lots of sales potential, this is among the preferred stones for Retail and wholesale gemstone suppliers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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1. How is Smithsonite’s price decided?

Just like other gemstones the aesthetical profile, rarity, and carat weight play a vital role in finalizing the price of Smithsonite stone. Along with that, some unique properties of these specific specimens may further add to their metaphysical benefits which can boost their price.

2. What is the meaning of Smithsonite?

Smithsonite stone was named after an English chemist and notable mineralogist who established Smithsonian Institution (Washington) to honor his immense contributions in education and science. In a metaphysical sense, Smithsonite's meaning is the gentle force that calms the chaotic series of the thoughts, brings peace, and nurtures the body.

3. What is the best crystal combination for smithsonite?

Rose quartz, citrine, and clear quartz are some stones recommended to wear with smithsonite for augmenting its effect.

4. Who should wear smithsonite?

As a calming stone, the smithsonite gemstone is recommended for people suffering from hyper emotions and generally find it difficult to deal with fluctuating emotions. The stone helps in calming the mind and balancing the emotions.

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