Ruby Zoisite 6mm Round 15-16 Inch Color_Gray manganese and other metallic oxides

manganese and other metallic oxides captured during the forming of the rock

Spinel is a hard vitreous magnesium aluminum oxide

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

The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places where they were ground off for use in traditional medicines

These reproductions are designed in the traditional color

Ruby Zoisite 6mm Round 15-16 Inch Color_Gray manganese and other metallic oxidesRuby Zoisite occurs naturally when small Ruby crystals become embedded within Zoisite. The Ruby inclusions in this stone are pink to reddish purple to dark purple, while the Zoisite is light to medium green. Ruby has long been considered one of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones on the planet. It is also one of the hardest, second only to Diamond. At times in ancient history, Ruby was valued more highly than any other gem, including Diamond.