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June birthstone: Pearl, moonstone or alexandrite
- Pearls are one of the June birthstone options and are organic gemstones found in oysters and clams, with many coming from cultured sources.
- Pearls are valued for their luster and come in various colors, including white, black, cream, gray, blue, and more, with different locations known for specific colored pearls.
- Cultured pearls are well-known, with Japan being famous for its cultured pearls, notably Mikimoto pearls, which grow in oyster beds and take years to form.
- Famous pearls like the Pearl of Asia and La Peregrina have rich histories and are highly prized for their beauty and size.
- Pearls have been used in various cultures for symbolic and medicinal purposes, with different beliefs associated with their powers and properties.
- The moonstone, another June birthstone, is known for its bluish white spots that reflect a silvery play of color resembling moonlight, and has significance in Roman and Indian lore.
- Moonstones belong to the feldspar mineral group and are found in specific geological conditions, with Sri Lanka being a major source for high-quality moonstones.
- Alexandrite, the third June birthstone, is rare and valuable due to its color-changing properties, appearing green in daylight and reddish-violet under artificial light.
- Alexandrite, named after Czar Alexander II, is a pleochroic gem that contains chromium and is found in countries like Sri Lanka, Brazil, Madagascar, and more.
- The history of alexandrite is relatively modern, with little myth or superstition surrounding it, and it is known for reflecting the colors of the Russian flag.
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