"National Stone" of countries around the world

Stone is the most inconspicuous thing, but there are many unique members in the "rock kingdom" called the strange stone or rock, and some "stone" is regarded as the "national stone" of a country because of its own preciousness. Strictly speaking, most of the "National Stones" are precious minerals, and some are rare gems in the world. It is precisely because of this that they are qualified to become "national stones."

Opal-Australian national stone opal is an opal with a silica that is hard and hard. It is usually formed in hot springs in areas with frequent volcanic activity or by decomposition of silicate minerals. Opal is a unique gem, because it has a color change, and it can emit colorful and dazzling light under the sunlight. No gemstone can compare with it. Australia is the origin of opal gemstones, where you can find different kinds of opals, such as white opal, black opal and so on. Australian women often wear necklaces, rings, brooches, etc. made by gulls, which are charming and unusual. Due to the extremely low production of gulls in other parts of the world, it is well-deserved as the Australian National Stone.

Diamonds - Britain's national stone diamonds, although they have no color, are lustrous and elegant, and have always been regarded as the crown of gems by British people who are temperamental. Among all the gems, diamonds have the highest hardness. British men like to use diamonds to represent their firmness and courage; women are willing to use diamonds to compare their holiness and nobleness. The British used the diamonds as a setter for men and women very early. This habit was quickly adopted by the Western world and spread to the East. With the expansion of the UK, the colonists did not forget to have diamonds from all over the world. The British collection has the rarest and precious diamonds in the world.

Sapphire - The national stone of the United States is not a blue jewel or a sapphire. Sapphire is a mineralogy of corundum, second only to diamond (diamond). It is crystal clear and elegant, and has always been regarded as a symbol of love. The western United States is rich in sapphires. When the western gold rush was hot, many explorers also found sapphires as a sign of wealth.

Ruby-Myanmar's national stone ruby ​​is also a kind of corundum. Because it contains chromium (Cr) in the mineralization process, it has a brilliant red color, luster and warmth. Ruby jewelry, whether it is a ring or a necklace, has a fascinating radiance and noble taste, which has won people's love. Myanmar is a famous place of ruby, attracting a large number of tourists and jewelers from all over the world every year. As a symbol of the national stone, the tower top of the capital Yangon Shwedagon Pagoda is inlaid with 93 huge, crystal-clear rubies, which are shining and dazzling in the sun.

Amber-Romanian National Amber is actually a special fossil formed by the resin of pine and cypress, often embedded with various impurities and even insects. It is generally believed that the higher the transparency of amber and the more complete the preservation of insects, the more expensive amber is. The color of amber gives a warm feeling, usually light yellow or light brown. Many countries in the world produce amber, but Romania has a soft spot and regards amber as a national stone.

Peridot-Egyptian National Stone The ancient Egypt used olivine as its national stone. The formation of olivines must undergo "painful" suffering. They are produced in igneous rocks. The birth and growth of a country must also go through a difficult journey. After the forging of the fire, the peridot presents a dazzling green color, and the glass is shiny and beautiful. Egypt is rich in olivine and is also the most qualified to use olivine as its national stone.

Pearl-India's National Stone Pearl is a product of shellfish that encapsulates foreign bodies in the body by secreting substances similar to the inner shell. Generally it is a solid granular material. The higher the roundness and the larger the individual, the more expensive the pearl is. Pearls have a soft luster, are clean and beautiful, and have a wide range of uses in medicine. India is a country that believes in Buddhism. The holiness of pearls and the nobleness of Buddhism have been recognized by Indian nationals since ancient times.

Emerald - Columbia's National Stone South America's Colombia is rich in emeralds, accounting for 95% of the world's reserves, where there is the world's largest emerald deposit. Emerald is also called emerald, the color is green and elegant, and the price is even more expensive than diamonds. Only Colombia can be the emerald as the national stone.