『ほうせき』 子供のためのオーディオブック
英語で読める “Gemstones” の絵本
Gemstones
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People have been collecting precious stones for thousands of years. Some believe that every stone has special powers.
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This is an Amethyst. The word Amethyst means a stone that protects its owner from drunkenness.
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This is Blue Agate. It was first discovered in the Acate river in Greece.
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This is Turquoise. Some people wear necklaces and rings made out of turquouise because this stone is usually associated with good luck.
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This is Pyrite. It was often confused for gold because of the similarity.
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This is Red Jasper. Red Jasper was used to make seals in the olden days.
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This is Rose Quartz. This stone is usually cut into a heart shape because of its pink color.
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This is Blue Malachite. This stone has been used for thousands of years to decorate palaces and castles.
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This is Quartz. It is the second most abundant mineral on earth, and has been used for thousands of years to carve statues.
