Pietersite 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Tucson Online Week 2 The fibrous asbestos inclusions in

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

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with flecks of light to deep red and patterns of copper brown

Stone Type: Rose Quartz

Pietersite 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Tucson Online Week 2 The fibrous asbestos inclusions inPietersite 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.