Curated OER
Birthday Word Search
In this birthday word search puzzle, students complete a puzzle finding the months of the year, the gemstone associated with each month and the flower associated with each month.
Jewelry Central
Jewelry Central: Amethyst
Information on this commercial site gives the physical properties and origin of the amethyst, as well as some of the mythical and metaphysical properties ascribed to the gemstone.
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Jewelry Central: Emerald
A commercial site giving information on the physical properties and history of emeralds. Includes details on the cuts and valuation of these gems.
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Jewelry Central: Ruby
This commercial site gives information on rubies, including their physical properties and where they are found. Includes some details on how to choose a ruby for purchase.
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Jewelry Central: Peridot
This site contains information on peridot including its physical and metaphysical properties.
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Jewelry Central: Sapphire
This commercial site contains information about the sapphire's physical properties and where it can be found. Also discusses the history and romance related to the stone and includes a description of its quality.
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Jewelry Central: Opal
This page contains information about the opal, including the gemstone's historical importance and physical properties.
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Jewelry Central: Moonstone
An article on a commercial site describing the physical characteristics of this gemstone, along with its historical and metaphysical properties.
Other
Icga: Jade
This thorough site covers the history of jade along with how jade is sold and used today.
Burke Museum
Burke Museum: Birthstones: Myths and History
As part of the Burke Museum's site on Geology, this page details the birthstones for each month and discusses both the myth and the history behind birthstones.
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Jewely Central: Garnet
This commercial site provides a brief description of the garnet, along with historical background on the gem.
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Jewelry Central: Topaz
This commercial site contains information about the physical and metaphysical properties of topaz, along with where it is found. Discusses the different color variations, and how this gem is enhanced to make it blue.
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Jewelry Central: Zircon
This commercial site contains information on zircon including its history, physical and metaphysical properties, and where it can be found.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Aquamarine and Maxixe
Article on the mineral beryl with a section on aquamarine, which is a variety of beryl.