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Owl Ruby and Zoisite Gemstone Animal Carving
This hand carved natural green and pink Ruby and Zoisite owl figurine is 4.5 inches tall and 2.6 inches wide by 1.6 inch thick.
This one has a waxy finish and lots of detail!
Ruby is the red variety of corundum, the second hardest natural mineral known to mankind. These nontransparent crystals are imbedded in a lovely dark green Zoisite.
This material comes from Tanzania.
This mineral was first found in 1805 in Austria. Zoisite was named for Sigmund Zois (1747-1819), Baron of Edelstein, whose interest in minerals led to his financing collecting expeditions. It is said it was originally called saualpite and only later renamed zoisite.
The Zoisite is granular and tends to appear sugary in the rough. The red corundum is typically a medium to low-grade ruby, which in some rocks exhibits fair to good hexagonal crystal outlines. The black amphibole appears as speckles.
Metaphysical Properties: Ruby and Zoisite is a beautiful combination that is said to relieve lethargy and boosts physical energy.
The Owl is a symbol of wisdom and often considered magical. In Greek mythology, the owl was sacred to Athena, the goddess of wisdom. The owl has exceptional vision and sense of hearing and is regarded as the protector of the night.
