Rhodonite 8mm Round With Matrix - Large Hole Beads Dendritic Yellow Opal originally from the Lapis to

originally from the Lapis to Lazuli mine in Afghanistan

is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens

and the material has not been treated with dye

Diopside is a calcium and magnesium silicate mineral

Rhodonite 8mm Round With Matrix - Large Hole Beads Dendritic Yellow Opal originally from the Lapis toRhodonite, whose name is derived from the Greek word for Rose, rhodon, is known for its pink, red and magenta hues. A Manganese inosilicate (or chain silicate), Rhodonite belongs to the Pyroxenoid group of minerals. It was originally found in the Ural mountains of Russia, where it was observed that the stone was often carried by eagles to their nests. This earned it the Russian name orletz or Eagle Stone.