Ruby Zoisite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch high-end-discount-2 orange and rust are due

orange and rust are due to traces of hematite within the stone

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

and forms around pieces of sand or other irritations within such a mollusc’s shell to create pearls

This material is known for its vivid blues

Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise

Ruby Zoisite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch high-end-discount-2 orange and rust are dueRuby 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.