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Glittering Stones Glossary W
Waxy
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This is a term used to explain the luster of gem. Some gems that exhibit a waxy luster are: carnelian, chalcedony, turquoise.
White Gold
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An alloy of gold bars made with nickel. Sometimes the jeweler also mixes palladium or with zinc in the alloy. White gold has a brighter and whiter color than silver owing to the nickel content.
NOVEMBER BIRTHSTONE - CITRINE
COMMEMORATIVE EVENT - 13th Anniversary
KEYWORDS - Success, Abundance, Personal Power
ALSO KNOWN AS - Merchant's stone, Success stone
COLORS - Pale yellow to brown
OCCURRENCE - Brazil
COLOR ZONING - Tiger stripes or Zebra stripes
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