Multi Tourmaline 8mm Faceted Round Large Hole - 8-inch Gold this semi to precious variety

this semi to precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world

the Sun Stone

stalactites

Moonstone occurs in naturally in shades of white

Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century which were thought to be rubies are actually red Tourmaline

Multi Tourmaline 8mm Faceted Round Large Hole - 8-inch Gold this semi to precious varietyTourmaline 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