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jacinth [′jas·ənth] (mineralogy) jacinth guards against plague and wounds. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 81] See : Protection jacinth endows owner with discretion. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 82] See : Prudence How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In Alphonso's Clericalis Disciplina a serpent was mentioned with eyes of real jacinth, and in the romantic history of Alexander, the Conqueror of Emathia was said to have found in the vale of Jordan snakes "with collars of real emeralds growing on their backs. |
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