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Cultural
Cultural entries on Zultpedia document the Anatolian heritage of the İlbir Mountains source region, the Ottoman-era naming conventions reflected in the trade names (Zultanite, Csarite, Ottomanite, Turkizite), and the position of color-change diaspore within Anatolian gem heritage.
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Birthstone
May Birthstones — Modern, Traditional, and Where Zultanite Fits
The modern May birthstone(s) are emerald. The traditional May birthstone(s) are emerald, agate. Zultanite (gem-quality color-change diaspore from Türkiye) is not an official May birthstone — the gem was discovered too late…
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Birthstone
June Birthstones — Modern, Traditional, and Where Zultanite Fits
The modern birthstones for June are pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone; traditional listings name pearl and alexandrite. June covers Gemini (until June 20) and Cancer (from June 21). Zultanite is not an official…
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Birthstone
July Birthstones — Modern, Traditional, and Where Zultanite Fits
The modern July birthstone(s) are ruby. The traditional July birthstone(s) are ruby, onyx. Zultanite (gem-quality color-change diaspore from Türkiye) is not an official July birthstone — the gem was discovered too late…
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Birthstone
August Birthstones — Modern, Traditional, and Where Zultanite Fits
The modern birthstones for August are peridot, spinel, and sardonyx; traditional listings name sardonyx and carnelian. August covers Leo (until August 22) and Virgo (from August 23). Zultanite is not an official…
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Birthstone
September Birthstones — Modern, Traditional, and Where Zultanite Fits
The modern birthstone for September is sapphire; traditional listings include sapphire and lapis lazuli. September covers Virgo (until September 22) and Libra (from September 23). Zultanite is not an official September birthstone…
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Birthstone
October Birthstones — Modern, Traditional, and Where Zultanite Fits
The modern birthstones for October are opal and tourmaline; traditional listings name opal and aquamarine. October covers Libra (until October 22) and Scorpio (from October 23). Zultanite is not an official October…
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Birthstone
November Birthstones — Modern, Traditional, and Where Zultanite Fits
The modern birthstones for November are topaz and citrine; traditional listings name topaz and pearl. November covers Scorpio (until November 21) and Sagittarius (from November 22). Zultanite is not an official November…
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Birthstone
December Birthstones — Modern, Traditional, and Where Zultanite Fits
The modern birthstones for December are tanzanite, turquoise, and zircon; traditional listings include turquoise and lapis lazuli. December covers Sagittarius (until December 21) and Capricorn (from December 22). Zultanite is not an…
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Birthstone
January Birthstones — Modern, Traditional, and Where Zultanite Fits
The modern January birthstone(s) are garnet. The traditional January birthstone(s) are garnet. Zultanite (gem-quality color-change diaspore from Türkiye) is not an official January birthstone — the gem was discovered too late (commercial…
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Birthstone
February Birthstones — Modern, Traditional, and Where Zultanite Fits
The modern February birthstone(s) are amethyst. The traditional February birthstone(s) are amethyst, pearl, jasper. Zultanite (gem-quality color-change diaspore from Türkiye) is not an official February birthstone — the gem was discovered too…