The National Gemstone of Pakistan is a valuable type of gemstone that is extracted in Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. Another name for it is the BlueStone. It is believed that this gemstone is one of the seven natural gemstone that exist in this world. The mine located in Azad Kashmir is run by the South Asia Minerals and Stone Councils (SAMSC). It forms a part of province the Province of Kashmir.
What is rather peculiar about this National Gemstone is, while it is not a ‘Rare Gemstone,’ it is, nevertheless, very difficult to come by. This is because this particular mine is well-kept secret that only a few people are aware of existance. It is situated to the south of the Himalayas and therefore one has to exert a lot of effort to get to this place. However, the trouble will be very much worth it as you will be able to get a number of gems which are very hard to come by. It will interest you to know that a very large percentage of these gemstones are without blemish of any sort and they all have a very bright or shining surface.
It is most fascinating though that this gemstone is not as any other gemstone that one can easily come across with. The numeral for “blue” only became known relatively a short time ago. It is intensely blue to a level that cannot be compared to other shades. The color blue of this gemstone is very appealing which makes the gemstone very popular. Thus, those who appreciate to posses or use blue-coloured gemstones or ornaments opt for the National Gemstone of Pakistan.
Not only that but people from all over the world appericiate the gemstones in Azad Kashmir. Other of the other gemstones which are also rather appealing are pink, orange-brown, yellow and green gemstones. For sure everybody will fall in love with these gemstones, once it is on the jewelries, or it may be worn as eye accessories.
Such pink color will be soft and lovely, and once people lay their eyes on this gemstone, they will definitely fall in love with it. Due to its social acceptance and unique color that has capability of making anyone with it to be happy, this gemstone is pink in color. Another example of a gemstone is the one found in India; the people resident in the country use it in adornment of their body in form of jewelry. Some people thought that the pink color of the gemstone useful for calming the thoughts of their minds. Besides, they also look alluring by the hues and the form of gems.
An even more captivating fact about this gemstone is on the fact that it is from the Beryl family of Silicates minerals. It is a known fact that many people within the Pakistan and other parts of the world have a certain fascination with the blue hue of this gemstone. Being an effective gemstone, it has the capacity to make people to feel relaxed through the provision of energy. With this it has the capacity to buoy up the human spirit and comfort the soul.
Many of the people who purchase this stone do so because the stone’s coloration is complimentary to their skin tone. This is usually applicable when discussing the pink color of this particular National Gemstone, many people make a mistake of associating this color to the henna leaves that are used to apply the gemstone. Henna is a plant from the grass family usually used on the feet. The colour will be produced when this plant is applied to the gemstone. While most people understand this method as a good way of placing the gemstone, others argue that this is destructive to the skin.
On the same account, the people in this country equally consider the importance of the available minerals in deciding on the gemstones. Due to the politically volatile nature of their country, Pakistanis go for gemstones nearer to them than the ones far away. Of special interest for the citizens of Azad Kashmir and other regions of Pakistan that are bordering India they are very enthusiastic about those yellow, brown, and orange shades of the turquoise. Culturally, green and blue colored gemstones are quite preferred by the people of this country as well. Concerning these green and blue gemstones, it is believed that anyone who will be privileged to wear them will be associated with good luck and happiness.
