Amethyst 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch 12x16-18x25mm The presence of Manganese in

The presence of Manganese in the stone produces its color

Stabilized turquoise is the contemporary version of waxing

Stone Type: Madagascar Agate

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

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Amethyst 6x8mm Triangle Cut Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 Inch 12x16-18x25mm The presence of Manganese inAmethyst is a beautiful purple stone, known as a Gem of Fire by ancient cultures. It has been greatly sought after throughout history and was at times valued as highly as Diamond. Today, this semi to precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world. The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue, and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light