Blue Goldstone

Blue Goldstone

Blue goldstone is a man-made, synthetic glass that belongs to the family of glittering or aventurine glass. It was invented in Venice, Italy, in the 17th century. The creation of blue goldstone involves melting glass with copper salts and other metal oxides, and then cooling it rapidly to create the distinctive sparkly appearance. The addition of cobalt is what gives blue goldstone its deep blue color. Despite being synthetic, blue goldstone is valued for its attractive appearance and is often used in jewelry and decorative items.

Blue goldstone is renowned for its dazzling, sparkly appearance, which is reminiscent of a starry night sky. Here are its key characteristics: The base color of blue goldstone is a deep, rich blue, thanks to the presence of cobalt. The blue serves as a backdrop for the sparkling copper crystals within the glass.

The defining feature of blue goldstone is the myriad of tiny, reflective crystals that create a glittering effect throughout the material. These sparkles are often attributed to metallic copper particles, and they resemble stars in the night sky. Blue goldstone is typically translucent or semi-translucent. This allows light to penetrate the glass, enhancing the brilliance of the sparkles. The texture of blue goldstone is smooth and glassy. The sparkles are evenly distributed, providing a consistent and attractive appearance.

Chakra: Heart, Throat, Third Eye, Crown 
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Vibrational Number: 3
Mohs Scale: 5-6

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