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A Natures Miracle "Shazar
Stone"
The Stone is a geographical wonder
with very high geographical and gemological value, in
the sense that at volcanic age of earth the liquid
minerals (mostly manganese and iron) get deposited in
the layers of silicon oxide in such a way that they
create so many types of patterns like shrubs, trees
animals and scene giving it a uniqueness.
Through it is categorized as semi
precious stone but all the three qualities of precious
stone are found in it, that is-rarery, stability and
grace.
Banda India has the destination of
having national fame craftsmen of Shazar. It is really a
matter of pride that this work is only being done at
Banda in India and Banda Shazar Stones are for more
better and fine than it's only competitor Montana (North
America) dendrite agates.
There are myths about this stone
that it give strength and mental piece to the wearer and
even ALMIGHTY is Please with him the people who wear it.
"Methode of making Shazar
Stone"
it is crafted in a very old
traditional fashion with a wooden bow and a thin steel
wire as string called "KAMAN". Stone are mounted over a
wooden Stand called "KHUNTA" and slide by this bow with
the help of silicon carbide powder in 2 to 4 mm.
thickness. These stone slices are than designed,
trimmed, shaped and polished with utmost care and
precision as the depositions are in micron thickness
only.
Uses -
It is mostaly used for ornamental
purpose like pendents, earrings, qurio items like paper
weights, pill boxes, sindoor dani etc.
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