Ruby Zoisite 6mm Round - Large Hole Beads hps_11162023 and short prismatic crystals

and short prismatic crystals

Rhodonite belongs to the Pyroxenoid group of minerals

The colors

Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood

Ruby Zoisite 6mm Round - Large Hole Beads hps_11162023 and short prismatic crystalsRuby 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.