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Chinese Astrological Gemstones
The Chinese Zodiac consists of a 12 year cycle, each year of which is named after a different animal that imparts distinct characteristics to its year. Many Chinese believe that the year of a person's birth is the primary factor in determining that person's personality traits, physical and mental attributes and degre of success and happiness throughout their lifetime.
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Chinese Zodiac
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Zodiac Years
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Alternate Gemstones
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Popular Gemstones
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Austrian Crystal Colors*
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Rat
Bright, patient and inspiring to others. Happy by themselves yet make outstanding parents. Marry a Snake or Rooster. The Goat will bring trouble.
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1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
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Emerald
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Garnet
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Garnet
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Ox

Bright, patient and inspiring to others. Happy by themselves yet make outstanding parents. Marry a Snake or Rooster. The Goat will bring trouble.
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1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
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Lapis Lazuli
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Aquamarine
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Aquamarine
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Tiger

Tiger people are aggressive, courageous, candid and sensitive. Look to the Horse and Dog for Happiness. Beware of the Monkey
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1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
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Ruby
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Sapphire
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Sapphire
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Rabbit

Luckiest of the the signs, you are also talented and articulate. Affectionate, yet shy, you seek peace throughout your life. Marry a Sheep or Pig. Your opposite is a Rooster.
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1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
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Sapphire
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Pearl
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Pearl
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Dragon

You are eccentric and your life complex. You have a very passionate nature and abundant health. Marry a Monkey or Rat late in life. Avoid the dog
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1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
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Ruby
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Amethyst
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Amethyst
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Snake

Wise and intense with a tendency towards physical beauty. Vain and high tempered. The Pig is your enemy. The Rooster or Ox are your best signs.
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1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
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Opal
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Opal
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Opal
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Horse

Popular and attractive to the opposite sex. You are often ostentatious and impatient. You need people. Marry a Tiger or Dog early, but never a Rat
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1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
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Topaz
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Topaz
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Topaz
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Goat

Elegant and creative, you are timid and prefer anonymity. You are most compatible with Pigs and Rabbits but never an Ox.
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1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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Emerald
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Monkey

You are very intelligent and are able to influence people. An enthusiastic achiever, you are easily discouraged and confused. Avoid Tigers. Seek a Dragon or a Rat.
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1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
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Tiger’s Eye
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Peridot
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Peridot
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Rooster

A pioneer in spirit, you are devoted to work and quest after knowledge. You are selfish and eccentric. Rabbits are trouble, Snakes and Oxen are fine.
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1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
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Topaz
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Citrine
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Citrine
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Dog

Loyal and honest you work well with others. Generous yet stubborn and often selfish. Look to the Horse or Tiger. Watch out for Dragons.
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1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
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Ruby
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Diamond
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Crystal
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Pig

Noble and chivalrous. Your friends will be lifelong, yet you are prone to marital strife. Avoid other Pigs. Marry a Rabbit or Goat.
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1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
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Moonstone
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Ruby
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Ruby
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* The Austrian Crystals listed are a combination of other reference lists, equivalents as generally accepted, and substitutions where new or changed Austrian colors are available. These Austrian Crystal colors are generally followed by XaGeJa, however we reserve the right to make substitutions at our own discretion.
Disclaimer
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