Fake and Synthetic Minerals; A Way to Sustain the Gem Supply

Çalık, Ayten; Karaca, Öznur; Yaşar, Cumali; Ulugergerli, Emin U.

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-7010-6_30

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“…Natural stones are an indicator of social status due to their colours, appearance and rarity (Harrell, 2012;Calik et al 2019). In this study, one of the outcomes is that natural stones are mostly used for jewellery or personal accessories that are in contact with skin, or they are kept in living spaces.…”

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“…The term "natural stones" represents both semiprecious gems and rocks. The natural stones are the indicators of social status due to their appearance and rarity (Hatipoğlu et al 2018;Calik et al 2019). These stones have also been an important part of alternative medicine and used in the different therapy applications for centuries (Ishaque et al 2009;Seraj et al 2011;Friedman, 2012;Atodaria et al 2017;Arif and Hashim, 2021).…”

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“…The global natural stones market is expected to reach $443 billion in 2022 (GGJM, 01.10.2021). Since ancient times, natural stones, or healing tools, complement medical treatment, and have been used as an indicator of social status, which are shaped by purchasing power (Micke et al 2010;Hatipoğlu et al 2018;Calik et al 2019). Also, these stones have been an important part of alternative medicine with different therapy applications for centuries (Ishaque et al 2009;Seraj et al 2011;Friedman, 2012;Atodaria et al 2017;Arif and Hashim, 2021).…”

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A Quest for why gemstones are used for healing

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It is believed that healing power of gemstones increases to the sense of well-being. But it’s unclear how it works. The aim of this study is to investigate the usage of the stones for therapeutic purposes by means of a survey. In this study, a face-to-face survey technique was employed to investigate personal reasons to use the gemstones for healing purposes. After 402 volunteers from various backgrounds were selected and asked them to answer 17 questions, the dataset was analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Results showed that women are most interested in gemstones, because they are used for jewellery. The most popular healing stones were Agate, Amethyst, Ruby, Amber and Quartz. Their eye-catching colours together with their healing power that are promoted in social media, strengthen the perception that natural stones can be used for healing or therapy. Healing stones also give spiritual serenity, which is the most important positive effect on people. Some reasons that push people to seek healing from natural stones included hoping of cure, seeking alternative medicine, knowing what specific stones are used as healing tools, searching ways to relieve stress and also protecting against evil spirits. It is stated that people’s hope of cure strengthens the use of these stones as a healing tool.

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A Quest for why gemstones are used for healing

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“…On a global scale, the market size of natural stones is expected to reach $443 billion in 2022 (GGJM, 01.10.2021). In recent years, a synthetic version of popular gemstones produced in the laboratory has also entered the market intensively (Renfro et al 2010;Calik et al 2019). Knowing that most of the stones in the market are synthetic due to excessive demand, it is possible that the expected healing from these stones is the placebo effect in psychology.…”

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Placebo effect of gemstones

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2022

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The placebo effect can be explained as a response other than the specific influence of a treatment which comes from the psychosocial forces surrounding the treatment. This effect can be observed all over the world when people use healing stones. In this study, the perception of healing stones was investigated using the questionnaire technique. A popular online site helped reach 415 volunteers who participated in an online survey. Evaluation of the results revealed that gemstones, which are promoted as healing tools and give hope for getting better, have a positive ef-fect on people. On the other hand, even if gemstones are preferred only for use as ornamental stones, jewelry and accessories, then no positive effect is expected from their healing power.

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“…Since ancient times, natural stones, or healing tools, complement medical treatment, and have been used as an indicator of social status, which are shaped by purchasing power (Micke et al 2010;Hatipoğlu et al 2018;Calik et al 2019). Also, these stones have been an important part of alternative medicine with different therapy applications for centuries (Ishaque et al 2009;Seraj et al 2011;Friedman, 2012;Atodaria et al 2017;Arif and Hashim, 2021).…”

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Fake and Synthetic Minerals; A Way to Sustain the Gem Supply

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A Quest for why gemstones are used for healing

A Quest for why gemstones are used for healing

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