Multi Tourmaline 2mm Cube Table Cut A Grade Bead - 15-16 InchTourmaline is classified as a semiprecious stone and occurs in a vast array of colors, everything from colorless to black, from pastel to bright to dark. It can even exhibit various colors within the same specimen. Its name derives from the Sinhalese word turamali, which translates to stone of many colors. Due to this variety of colors, Tourmaline has often been confused with other stones. Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century

Unsealed granite may discolor when exposed to oil

The name derives from the recurring chevron or “dog teeth” pattern of the stripes

decision making and creative thinking

fluorophlogopite

Emerald has been prized and revered in many different cultures for over 6

The blue colors are photosensitive and may fade when exposed to excessive light or heat

The opening on the bail is about 4mm so it will accommodate a variety of stringing materials

and the sheets and flakes of mica are flexible

Apple Jasper carries the deep red to bright red hues of apples

Weight: grams: 85-105 grams

features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones

and it is known to have been widely used in Aztec and Native American cultures