Pietersite 13x18mm A Grade Oval Cabochon Peace a phenomenon that occurs when

a phenomenon that occurs when light hits the chips of silica inside the gemstone and a rainbow of different colors refract inside the stone

This mineral is a recent find out of Madagascar and has only been seen crystallized in the form of masses

yet yellow

These strands were cut into beads with some of the material the Chalcedony was mined out of remaining

The color of Smoky Quartz is due to natural irradiation and traces of aluminum within the crystal lattice of the stone

Pietersite 13x18mm A Grade Oval Cabochon Peace a phenomenon that occurs whenPietersite has been called the Tempest Stone for its colors of deep blue and gray with metallic gold and flashes of brilliant chatoyancy as it catches the light. It also occurs in golden yellows and browns as well as milky white. Pietersite is composed of Tiger Eye, Hawk Eye and Jasper and is believed to discharge negative energies and cleanse the aura. Pietersite is associated with the zodiac sign of Leo. Sold individually. These cabochons are all