Aquamarine 8mm Faceted Large Hole Round - 8-inch Rhutilated The presence of Manganese in

The presence of Manganese in the stone produces its color

and has been discovered with artifacts from cultures of the Neolithic Period

Jasper is an opaque

also known as Rainbow Jasper

and veins within the tan

Aquamarine 8mm Faceted Large Hole Round - 8-inch Rhutilated The presence of Manganese inAquamarine is a transparent to translucent stone ranging from cerulean blue to light blue in higher grades. In lower grades it can be transparent to opaque and is commonly light blue, green and yellow with white and gray inclusions. The name is the Latin term for water of the sea. Aquamarine was once thought to be the treasure of mermaids, as well as a lucky stone for sailors.