That's one big girl! A baby born Friday in Germany is the country's largest-ever, at 13.47 pounds and 22.6 inches long. Baby girl Jasleen arrived July 26 at University Hospital in Leipzig. Though babies of her size are often delivered via caesarean section, Jasleen's mother gave birth vaginally.
Sardius (or Sard). A precious stone that is a variety of cornelian, varying in color from pale yellow to reddish orange. According to ancient tradition, it is an antidote to the onyx.
Another birthstone for august is sardonyx. It forms of onyx. It called a chalcedony because it is a type of silica mineral. Another birthstone color for August is red. Sardonyx has red tones. Greeks called this gem as a sardis. Sardis is a capital of ancient Lydia. When you wear a sardonyx gem, you will be surrounding by a victory and courage. The birthstone color for august brings a mind of people more focus and positive.