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Did you know that? Part II
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This show was in Singapore!
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For Disney lovers! A show for one hour thirteen minutes and 34 seconds:
Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy In Ahoy 13 april 2012
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Thank you for the links dear sister!
The real show on the sprawling dais by real people, with the light and sound effects
and the Disney magic tricks was a million time more exciting than these flat screen display.
The real show on the sprawling dais by real people, with the light and sound effects
and the Disney magic tricks was a million time more exciting than these flat screen display.
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We watched The frog prince, Cinderella and Rapunzel yesterday.
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I know that it is million times more exciting!
But, the million dollar question is: "Who will take us to that show?"
Let us at least enjoy the full screen display! :ranger:
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If the show can be arranged in Singapore, why not in Chennai???
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The angry white horse in Rapunzel stole the show.
It walked, ran, jumped, danced, swayed, charged,
sat, chased the hero and skated on ice.
The fellow in the front might have got a sneak peek through the mask.
How did the fellow in the back knew exactly what to do and when to do???
It walked, ran, jumped, danced, swayed, charged,
sat, chased the hero and skated on ice.
The fellow in the front might have got a sneak peek through the mask.
How did the fellow in the back knew exactly what to do and when to do???
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Singapore might have thousands of Disney lovers!
We have to :fish2: for such persons in Sing. Chennai. Raji Ram and company will not be enough! :lol:
So we have to satisfy ourselves with the you tube presentation! :ranger:
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Practice makes perfect! :laser:
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Not just practice to perfection.
Add these to the list...
The light and sound effects,
the fireworks and fairy wand touches,
the elaborate costumes of those days,
the facial mask worn to resemble the
characters we already know,
the perfect choreography,
the high speed figure skating
with ease, style and elegance,
the chaste story element,
the drama and mock fights,
the background scenes,
the magic of flight on the stage...
the list could become endless!!!
For me it is an unforgettable experience.
Thank God for making me be in the
right place at the right time in USA!!!
Add these to the list...
The light and sound effects,
the fireworks and fairy wand touches,
the elaborate costumes of those days,
the facial mask worn to resemble the
characters we already know,
the perfect choreography,
the high speed figure skating
with ease, style and elegance,
the chaste story element,
the drama and mock fights,
the background scenes,
the magic of flight on the stage...
the list could become endless!!!
For me it is an unforgettable experience.
Thank God for making me be in the
right place at the right time in USA!!!
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#10. Andesine-Labradorite
The name “andesine” comes from the Andes Mountains and “labradorite” was derived from Labrador, Canada, where labradorite – the opaque non-transparent kind was first discovered. This material falls between andesine and labradorite. Hence its long name which is more accurate and descriptive.
Andesine and labradorite are two distinct minerals but with very similar chemistry. Mineralogists determine which is which by the percentage of sodium to calcium within their structure. As a matter of fact, when the percentage of sodium and calcium is equal (50/50), they are all one and the same.
This may not happen often, but it does create a gray area on the dividing line. This close relationship between the two minerals also creates another dilemma: Gemologists cannot separate the two with the standard array of tools available to the trade.
Since their chemical, optical, and physical properties overlap, every stone would have to be sent out to major universities or laboratories for individual identification. This involves substantial time and cost. To avoid that added cost, the name “andesine-labradorite,” was coined because tests show that the material falls within those boundaries.
Since their beautiful color was the determining factor in purchasing these red and green varieties of feldspar, not their exact chemical composition, this was the fairest name for this material. Authorities in the gemstone industry agreed that this was a responsible way to identify this product.
The name “andesine” comes from the Andes Mountains and “labradorite” was derived from Labrador, Canada, where labradorite – the opaque non-transparent kind was first discovered. This material falls between andesine and labradorite. Hence its long name which is more accurate and descriptive.
Andesine and labradorite are two distinct minerals but with very similar chemistry. Mineralogists determine which is which by the percentage of sodium to calcium within their structure. As a matter of fact, when the percentage of sodium and calcium is equal (50/50), they are all one and the same.
This may not happen often, but it does create a gray area on the dividing line. This close relationship between the two minerals also creates another dilemma: Gemologists cannot separate the two with the standard array of tools available to the trade.
Since their chemical, optical, and physical properties overlap, every stone would have to be sent out to major universities or laboratories for individual identification. This involves substantial time and cost. To avoid that added cost, the name “andesine-labradorite,” was coined because tests show that the material falls within those boundaries.
Since their beautiful color was the determining factor in purchasing these red and green varieties of feldspar, not their exact chemical composition, this was the fairest name for this material. Authorities in the gemstone industry agreed that this was a responsible way to identify this product.
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Posting of the crystals will continue depending on the power supply and the Internet facility.
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#11. Apatite
Apatite is one of a few minerals produced and used by biological micro-environmental systems. Apatite is the defining mineral for 5 on the Moh’s scale of mineral hardness. Hydroxy apatite, also known as hydroxyl apatite, is the major component of tooth enamel and bone mineral. A relatively rare form of apatite in which most of the (OH) groups are absent is a large component of bone material.
Apatite is infrequently used as a gemstone. Transparent stones of clear color have been faceted. Chatoyant stones are known as cat’s-eye apatite; transparent green stones are known as asparagus stone; and blue stones have been called moroxite. Crystals of rutile may have grown in the crystal of apatite so when in the right light, the cut stone displays a cat’s eye effect.
Brazil, Burma, and Mexico are the major sources of gem apatite. Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Madagascar, Mozambique, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka and the United States are some other sources of apatite.
Apatite is one of a few minerals produced and used by biological micro-environmental systems. Apatite is the defining mineral for 5 on the Moh’s scale of mineral hardness. Hydroxy apatite, also known as hydroxyl apatite, is the major component of tooth enamel and bone mineral. A relatively rare form of apatite in which most of the (OH) groups are absent is a large component of bone material.
Apatite is infrequently used as a gemstone. Transparent stones of clear color have been faceted. Chatoyant stones are known as cat’s-eye apatite; transparent green stones are known as asparagus stone; and blue stones have been called moroxite. Crystals of rutile may have grown in the crystal of apatite so when in the right light, the cut stone displays a cat’s eye effect.
Brazil, Burma, and Mexico are the major sources of gem apatite. Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Madagascar, Mozambique, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka and the United States are some other sources of apatite.
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#12. Aquamarine
Clear Aquamarine gemstone above and Clouded Aquamarine gemstone (Cat’s eye) below.
The mineral beryl has the chemical formula Be3Al2(SiO3)6 and is beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate. The hexagon shaped crystals of beryl may be very small or range to several meters in size. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted by impurities. The possible colors are green, blue, yellow, red, and white.
Aquamarine ( from the Latin aqua marina, meaning “water of the sea”) is a blue or turquoise variety of beryl. It occurs at most localities which yield ordinary beryl. Clear yellow beryl occurs in Brazil. The deep blue aquamarine is called maxixe.
Maxixe is commonly found in the country of Madagascar. Its color fades to white when exposed to sunlight and when subjected to heat treatment. But the color returns with irradiation.
The pale blue color of aquamarine is attributed to Fe2+. The Fe3+ ions produce golden-yellow color, and when both Fe2+ and Fe3+ are present, the color is a darker blue as in maxixe. Dark-blue maxixe color can be produced in green, pink or yellow beryl by irradiating it with high-energy particles such as gamma rays, neutrons and X ray.
The largest aquamarine of gemstone quality ever mined was found in Marambaia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 1910. It weighed 110 kg, and its dimensions were 48.5 cm (19 in) long and 42 cm (17 in) in diameter.
In the United States, aquamarines can be found at the summit of Mt. Antero, Sawatch range in Central Colorado, Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming , Brazil, Colombia, Zambia, Madagsacar, Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya.
Clear Aquamarine gemstone above and Clouded Aquamarine gemstone (Cat’s eye) below.
The mineral beryl has the chemical formula Be3Al2(SiO3)6 and is beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate. The hexagon shaped crystals of beryl may be very small or range to several meters in size. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted by impurities. The possible colors are green, blue, yellow, red, and white.
Aquamarine ( from the Latin aqua marina, meaning “water of the sea”) is a blue or turquoise variety of beryl. It occurs at most localities which yield ordinary beryl. Clear yellow beryl occurs in Brazil. The deep blue aquamarine is called maxixe.
Maxixe is commonly found in the country of Madagascar. Its color fades to white when exposed to sunlight and when subjected to heat treatment. But the color returns with irradiation.
The pale blue color of aquamarine is attributed to Fe2+. The Fe3+ ions produce golden-yellow color, and when both Fe2+ and Fe3+ are present, the color is a darker blue as in maxixe. Dark-blue maxixe color can be produced in green, pink or yellow beryl by irradiating it with high-energy particles such as gamma rays, neutrons and X ray.
The largest aquamarine of gemstone quality ever mined was found in Marambaia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 1910. It weighed 110 kg, and its dimensions were 48.5 cm (19 in) long and 42 cm (17 in) in diameter.
In the United States, aquamarines can be found at the summit of Mt. Antero, Sawatch range in Central Colorado, Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming , Brazil, Colombia, Zambia, Madagsacar, Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya.
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#13. Aventurine
Aventurine is a form of quartz, characterized by its translucency and the presence of platy mineral inclusions. These give it a shimmering or glistening effect termed named as ‘aventurescence’.
The most common color of aventurine is green, but it may also be orange, brown, yellow, blue, or gray. A variety of mica is the classic inclusion and it gives a silvery green or blue sheen. Hematite gives it an orange color and goethite the brown color.
The name aventurine derives from the Italian “a ventura” meaning “by chance”. This is an allusion to the lucky discovery of ‘goldstone’ or ‘aventurine glass’ in the 18th century. Goldstone is now a common imitation of aventurine and sun stone.
Goldstone is distinguished visually from the latter two minerals by its coarse copper flecks dispersed within the glass in an unnaturally uniform manner. It is usually a golden brown, but may also be found in blue or green.
The majority of green and blue-green aventurine originates in the vicinity of Mysore and Madras in India. Creamy white, gray and orange material is found in Chile, Russia and Spain.
Most material is carved into beads and figurines with only the finer examples fashioned into cabochons and set into jewels. A cabochon, is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished as opposed to being faceted. The resulting form is usually a convex top with a flat bottom.
Cutting an cabochon is usually applied to opaque gems, while faceting is usually applied to transparent stones.
Aventurine is a form of quartz, characterized by its translucency and the presence of platy mineral inclusions. These give it a shimmering or glistening effect termed named as ‘aventurescence’.
The most common color of aventurine is green, but it may also be orange, brown, yellow, blue, or gray. A variety of mica is the classic inclusion and it gives a silvery green or blue sheen. Hematite gives it an orange color and goethite the brown color.
The name aventurine derives from the Italian “a ventura” meaning “by chance”. This is an allusion to the lucky discovery of ‘goldstone’ or ‘aventurine glass’ in the 18th century. Goldstone is now a common imitation of aventurine and sun stone.
Goldstone is distinguished visually from the latter two minerals by its coarse copper flecks dispersed within the glass in an unnaturally uniform manner. It is usually a golden brown, but may also be found in blue or green.
The majority of green and blue-green aventurine originates in the vicinity of Mysore and Madras in India. Creamy white, gray and orange material is found in Chile, Russia and Spain.
Most material is carved into beads and figurines with only the finer examples fashioned into cabochons and set into jewels. A cabochon, is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished as opposed to being faceted. The resulting form is usually a convex top with a flat bottom.
Cutting an cabochon is usually applied to opaque gems, while faceting is usually applied to transparent stones.
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#14. Axinite
Axinite is a brown to violet-brown, or reddish-brown bladed group of minerals composed of calcium aluminium boro-silicate.
Axinite is both pyro-electric and piezo-electric. Pyro-electricity is the ability of certain materials to generate a temporary voltage when they are heated or cooled. Piezo-electricity means electricity resulting from the applied pressure.
Pyro-electricity is different from thermo-electricity. In pyro-electricity, the whole crystal is changed from one temperature to another resulting in a temporary voltage across the crystal.
In thermo-electricity, the two sides of the material are kept at two different temperatures resulting in a permanent voltage across the crystal.
The axinite group includes:
Axinite-(Fe), ferro-axinite, iron rich, lilac brown to black
Axinite-(Mg), magnesio-axinite, magnesium rich, pale blue to gray
Axinite-(Mn), mangan-axinite, manganese rich, yellow-orange
Axinite is a brown to violet-brown, or reddish-brown bladed group of minerals composed of calcium aluminium boro-silicate.
Axinite is both pyro-electric and piezo-electric. Pyro-electricity is the ability of certain materials to generate a temporary voltage when they are heated or cooled. Piezo-electricity means electricity resulting from the applied pressure.
Pyro-electricity is different from thermo-electricity. In pyro-electricity, the whole crystal is changed from one temperature to another resulting in a temporary voltage across the crystal.
In thermo-electricity, the two sides of the material are kept at two different temperatures resulting in a permanent voltage across the crystal.
The axinite group includes:
Axinite-(Fe), ferro-axinite, iron rich, lilac brown to black
Axinite-(Mg), magnesio-axinite, magnesium rich, pale blue to gray
Axinite-(Mn), mangan-axinite, manganese rich, yellow-orange
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#15. Azotic Topaz
Topaz is a fluorine aluminium silicate and comes in yellow, yellow-brown, honey-yellow, flax, brown, green, blue, light blue, red and pink and sometimes it has no color at all. It is the stone of the month November.
The topaz has been known for at least 2000 years and is one of the gemstones which form the foundations of the twelve gates to the Holy City of the New Jerusalem. These ‘apocalyptic stones’ are intended to serve in protection against enemies and as a symbol of beauty and splendor. The Greek name ‘topazos’ means ‘green gemstone’. The Romans dedicated the topaz to Jupiter.
The color in which the topaz is most commonly found is yellow. In mysticism, the topaz is attributed with a cooling and appetizing effect. It is said to dispel sadness, anger and nocturnal fears. Topaz was also said to change color in the presence of poisoned food or drink so as to warn its wearer of poisons and protect him or her from sudden death.
It is reputed to make men handsome and intelligent and sterile women fertile and happy. In ancient times it was believed that topaz helps to improve eyesight. The Greeks trusted topaz’s supernatural power to increase strength in times of emergency. Its mystical curative powers changed with the phases of the moon. It was said to cure insomnia, asthma, and hemorrhages.
The Egyptians believed that topaz was colored with the golden glow of the mighty Sun God Ra. This made topaz a very powerful amulet that protected the faithful against harm. The Romans associated topaz with Jupiter, their God of the Sun.
In the Empire style, the topaz was still widespread, but then the more reasonably priced citrine took over from it and even usurped its name – gold topaz. Since then, the topaz has been a rather exotic figure in the jewellery trade and it is still waiting for its well deserved comeback to this day.
Azotic Topaz is an Orange-pink Topaz with a rainbow-like color effect. It is synthetically colored by a thin metallic film deposited over the top of the gemstone. Azotic Topaz is named by the company that introduced this.
Topaz is a fluorine aluminium silicate and comes in yellow, yellow-brown, honey-yellow, flax, brown, green, blue, light blue, red and pink and sometimes it has no color at all. It is the stone of the month November.
The topaz has been known for at least 2000 years and is one of the gemstones which form the foundations of the twelve gates to the Holy City of the New Jerusalem. These ‘apocalyptic stones’ are intended to serve in protection against enemies and as a symbol of beauty and splendor. The Greek name ‘topazos’ means ‘green gemstone’. The Romans dedicated the topaz to Jupiter.
The color in which the topaz is most commonly found is yellow. In mysticism, the topaz is attributed with a cooling and appetizing effect. It is said to dispel sadness, anger and nocturnal fears. Topaz was also said to change color in the presence of poisoned food or drink so as to warn its wearer of poisons and protect him or her from sudden death.
It is reputed to make men handsome and intelligent and sterile women fertile and happy. In ancient times it was believed that topaz helps to improve eyesight. The Greeks trusted topaz’s supernatural power to increase strength in times of emergency. Its mystical curative powers changed with the phases of the moon. It was said to cure insomnia, asthma, and hemorrhages.
The Egyptians believed that topaz was colored with the golden glow of the mighty Sun God Ra. This made topaz a very powerful amulet that protected the faithful against harm. The Romans associated topaz with Jupiter, their God of the Sun.
In the Empire style, the topaz was still widespread, but then the more reasonably priced citrine took over from it and even usurped its name – gold topaz. Since then, the topaz has been a rather exotic figure in the jewellery trade and it is still waiting for its well deserved comeback to this day.
Azotic Topaz is an Orange-pink Topaz with a rainbow-like color effect. It is synthetically colored by a thin metallic film deposited over the top of the gemstone. Azotic Topaz is named by the company that introduced this.
that is one beautiful color stone.. 
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Small wonder that the Golden Girl loves the Gold and pink stone!
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#16. Benitoite
Benitoite is a rare blue barium titanium silicate mineral. It changes color under shortwave ultraviolet light from bright blue to bluish white.
Under long wave ultraviolet light, the clear to white benitoite crystals fluoresce red. It was first described in 1907 by George D. Louderback.
He named it benitoite since it occurred near the head waters of San Benito river in San Benito County in California.
Benitoite occurs in a number of sites, but gemstone quality material has only been found in California. It was made California’s official state gem in 1985.
Benitoite typically occurs with an unusual set of minerals, along with minerals that make up its host rock. Benitoite is a rare mineral found in very few locations including San Benito County, California, Japan and Arkansas.
Benitoite is a rare blue barium titanium silicate mineral. It changes color under shortwave ultraviolet light from bright blue to bluish white.
Under long wave ultraviolet light, the clear to white benitoite crystals fluoresce red. It was first described in 1907 by George D. Louderback.
He named it benitoite since it occurred near the head waters of San Benito river in San Benito County in California.
Benitoite occurs in a number of sites, but gemstone quality material has only been found in California. It was made California’s official state gem in 1985.
Benitoite typically occurs with an unusual set of minerals, along with minerals that make up its host rock. Benitoite is a rare mineral found in very few locations including San Benito County, California, Japan and Arkansas.
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#17. Beryl
The mineral beryl is beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate with the
Be3 Al2 (SiO3)6 as its chemical formula. The Hexagon shaped beryl crystals may vary in size from very small to very large, several meters in size.
Terminated crystals are relatively rare. Pure beryl is colorless, but presence of impurities can make it green, blue, yellow, red or white. It is New Hampshire’s state mineral.
Some of the largest beryls found include one massive crystal with dimensions 5.5 m by 1.2 m (18′x4′) weighing 18 metric tons. As of 1999, the largest known crystal of any mineral in the world is a crystal of beryl from Madagascar, 18 meters long and 3.5 meters in diameter.
Beryl occurs in Ural mountains, Colombia, Norway, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Ireland and Russia. Brazil, Colombia, Madagascar, South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Dakota and Utah.
The mineral beryl is beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate with the
Be3 Al2 (SiO3)6 as its chemical formula. The Hexagon shaped beryl crystals may vary in size from very small to very large, several meters in size.
Terminated crystals are relatively rare. Pure beryl is colorless, but presence of impurities can make it green, blue, yellow, red or white. It is New Hampshire’s state mineral.
Some of the largest beryls found include one massive crystal with dimensions 5.5 m by 1.2 m (18′x4′) weighing 18 metric tons. As of 1999, the largest known crystal of any mineral in the world is a crystal of beryl from Madagascar, 18 meters long and 3.5 meters in diameter.
Beryl occurs in Ural mountains, Colombia, Norway, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Ireland and Russia. Brazil, Colombia, Madagascar, South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Dakota and Utah.
I love all colors, it is just that pink gold or the blush color reminds me of the setting or rising sun when the clouds are bathed with such blushing light..
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Jet lag or no jet lag....
the blog on food has been completed today
by adding more articles to round off to 200!
Expecting to :ear: the opinions of connoisseurs of food
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the blog on food has been completed today
by adding more articles to round off to 200!
Expecting to :ear: the opinions of connoisseurs of food
and the scientists of the forum either here or as P.M.
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