Blue Topaz 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 InchTopaz is a rare silicate mineral and obtains much of its popularity from its beautiful colors and its status as a birthstone. Topaz occurs in a wide range of natural colors; however, most natural topaz is colorless. The most highly regarded colors are the reds and pinks, which receive their color from trace amounts of chromium. The name "topaz," and variants of the name in other languages, have been used for yellowish gemstones for at least two

The cabochon you received will not be exactly what is shown in the image

Due to its natural porosity

Mexican Black and Red Zebra Jasper has banded and marbled patterns of translucent to opaque milky white

They come from far-away

rainbow effect of light refracting off of the air bubbles inside of the stone

meaning that it has lustre and some translucency without the fire or color play associated with precious opal varieties

or golden-yellow color of the mineral beryl

and protective stone which promotes strength and vitality

famed mineralogist and jeweler George Frederick Kunz

A visually dynamic stone

it was named after Robert Carl Sticht the manager of the mine

Kyanite often occurs as long