Hydrogrossular Garnet 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch HPS_06012023 Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque

Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue-green to light green stone

Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century which were thought to be rubies are actually red Tourmaline

It was first found in a deposit near Shunga village

where the stones are thought to have been originally found

Rhyolite or Tuff

Hydrogrossular Garnet 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch HPS_06012023 Brazilian Amazonite is an opaqueHydrogrossular garnet is an especially rare gemstone. It's defined by a bright green color, and most commonly found with black inclusions. These inclusions are chromite, and the green color is caused by a reaction in the stone when the chrome is introduced to water. The green coloring has likened the stone of jadeite in the past, and because its hardness has made the stone perfect for beads and cabochons.