A combination of red and blue results in a purple shade, however this meets a lot of disagreement by people, owing to their varying eye sensitivity to red and blue. Colours affect us on many different levels – emotional, physical and intellectual. Purple as a colour is used with caution as its pale shades are serene and restful but its darker shades make it difficult to focus. Gloom and sad feelings are usually portrayed by using purple in paintings. Purple is believed to be tiring on the eyes, causing a sense of frustration. On the other hand, there are people who find it a good colour to use when meditating! They believe that surrounding themselves with purple can bring peace of mind.

Do you know why rainbows make us happy? The colours of a rainbow are fresh, light and inviting. They all have their own beauty and meaning that invoke feelings and beliefs unique to each of them. Also, since rainbows are so rare, it elicits a sense of delight and awe as a whole when you experience one. All seven colours of the rainbow passing through the eyes trigger hormones that make us feel good. It's known to actually correct imbalances and create harmony in the body!

Sugilite is named after the Japanese geologist who discovered the first specimens, 'Ken-ichi Sugi'. It is opaque with a waxy lustre and ranges from pale greyish lavender to a deep dark purple. It is also known as 'Royal Lavulite' and 'Royal Azel.' The most significant occurrence was in 1975 in the Kalahari Desert, Northern South Africa. In 1979, a large deposit of gem grade Sugilite was found 3200 feet below its original discovery. It is said that Sugilite strengthens the heart, aids physical healing and combats stress. It is also known to balance the mind, body and spirit. It is also suggested that Sugilite protects and dissipates anger and other negative energies.

Variscite is a rare phosphate that is often confused with Chrysocolla or the greener forms of Turquoise. Colours are light bluish green, medium and dark greens. It has a waxy lustre and takes a fine polish. Variscite is found in the United States (Utah, Nevada), Germany, Australia (Queensland) and Brazil. It has many names like Barrandite, Bolivarite, Utahlite and Lucinite. It is believed to help remember past lives. It is also known to balance the central nervous system and cure depression, fear, worry, anxiety and impatience. It's believed to be an effective meditation stone.

The Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) is a species of the Marine Angelfish. It is a reef-associated fish from the Indian and Pacific Ocean. It remains a photographer and artist favourite, owing to its unique, brilliant pattern of coloration. Interestingly, they undergo changes in three stages; namely Juvenile, Intermediate and Adult, spanning up to two years. In the Juvenile stage, it exhibits white circles across a blue/black body with a clear tail until it is about four inches. In the Intermediate stage, it exhibits a similar white circle pattern but with lateral yellow lines crossing through the white circles. Eventually, the white circles disappear to make room for the beautiful yellow colouring that the fish is known for. The tail begins to transition from clear to classic yellow. Once the fish is about six inches, it usually reaches its final coloration form. As an adult, the beautiful blue body gets covered with bright yellow horizontal stripes!

The Red-Bearded Bee-Eater (Nyctyornis Amictus) is a large species of bee-eater from the Indo-Malayan sub-region of South-east Asia. This species is found in openings of patches of dense forest. It nests in burrows tunnelled into the side of sandy banks. It is a colourful bird with a long tail, extended curved beak and pointed wings. It is predominantly green in colour with a red patch that extends onto the slightly hanging throat feathers to form a 'beard'. It eats insects, especially bees, wasps and hornets and hunts either alone or in pairs rather than in flocks. It sits motionless for long periods before attacking its prey.