Rhodonite 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch 3-8mm Micas are fairly light and

Micas are fairly light and relatively soft

initially as tools because of its hardness

and this phenomenon is thought to be due to impurities of yttrium or organic matter within the crystal lattice

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

Rhodonite 4mm Microfaceted Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch 3-8mm Micas are fairly light andRhodonite, 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.