Multi Tourmaline 2mm Cube Table Cut Banded Bead - 15-16 Inch Shape_Heishi Ruby Zoisite occurs naturally when

Ruby Zoisite occurs naturally when small Ruby crystals become embedded within Zoisite

It is a very soft stone typically found near copper deposits

it is a relative newcomer to the gem market

Phantom Quartz form over pre to existing crystals

which may form green stains or specks on Azurite crystals or aggregates

Multi Tourmaline 2mm Cube Table Cut Banded Bead - 15-16 Inch Shape_Heishi Ruby Zoisite occurs naturally whenTourmaline is classified as a semiprecious stone and occurs in a vast array of colors, everything from colorless to black, from pastel to bright to dark. It can even exhibit various colors within the same specimen. Its name derives from the Sinhalese word turamali, which translates to stone of many colors. Due to this variety of colors, Tourmaline has often been confused with other stones. Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century