The Curious Lore of Precious Stones

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Birth-Stones: Hours

GEMS OF THE HOURS HOURS OF THE DAY 7 Chrysolite 1 Jacinth 8 Amethyst 2 Emerald 9 Kunzite 3 Beryl 10 Sapphire 4 Topaz 11 Garnet 5 Ruby 12 Diamond 6 Opal HOURS OF THE NIGHT 7 Sardonyx 1 Morion 8 Chalcedony 2 Hematite 9 Jad 3 Malachite 10 Jasper 4 Lapis-lazuli 11 Loadstone 5 Turquoise 12 Onyx 6 Tourmaline WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 1 Paper 19 Hyacinth 2 Calico 20 China 3 Linen 23 Sapphire 4 Silk 25 Silver 5 Wood 26 Star sapphire, blue (For this number, and for the succeeding multiples of thirteen, the gem is believed to counteract the malign influence of the number.) 6 Candy 30 Pearl 7 Floral 35 Coral 8 Leather 39 Cat's-eye (For this number, and for the succeeding multiples of thirteen, the gem is believed to counteract the malign influence of the number.) 9 Straw 40 Ruby 10 Tin 45 Alexandrite 12 Agate 50 Gold 13 Moonstone (For this number, and for the succeeding multiples of thirteen, the gem is believed to counteract the malign influence of the number.) Star ruby (For this number, and for the succeeding multiples of thirteen, the gem is believed to counteract the malign influence of the number.) 14 Moss agate 55 Emerald 15 Rock-crystal-glass 60 Diamond, yellow 16 Topaz 65 Star sapphire, gray (For this number, and for the succeeding multiples of thirteen, the gem is believed to counteract the malign influence of the number.) 17 Amethyst 67 Star sapphire, purple 18 Garnet 75 Diamond

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