Olivine is the modern birthstone for August, with a stunning green tone. It is named for its olive-like color. It is known for its lime and olive tones, with color of lime green, dark olive green and yellow-green. Excellent transparency makes it irresistible when set in gemstone jewelry.

One of the reasons olivine resonates with the August birthstone is because of its association with lava flows. Olivine can be found in ancient lava in Arizona and Hawaii. August is one of the warmest months of the year for much of the Northern Hemisphere. Olivine is often formed in hot volcanic environments, making it a gemstone of August.

It has been a highly regarded gemstone throughout history and is one of the oldest gemstones in the world. In fact, many historians believe that Cleopatra's famous emerald may have been olivine. It was also revered as a beautiful green gemstone that adorned temples in the Middle Ages.

Olivine is a powerful gemstone that symbolizes strength, luck and happiness. It can promote wealthy and harmony in relationships when people wearing it. Due to its association with light, this green beauty is also used to stimulate clear thinking and inculcate a sense of peace and calm.

Other Sharing of Collection: Fukang Meteorite

This kind of rare pallasite was discovered in the gobi desert of Fukang city in Xinjinag in 2000 and therefore it’s called “Fukang Meteorite”. The translucent golden olivine crystals and metal of nickel – iron shining like the silver is a treat for the eyes that never wanes. The entire internal structure is just like a beehive, a work of art. Made in Kansas, USA, Fukang meteorite is the real gem grade meteorite with only 1% in total of the family of meteorites.

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