Mixed Dark Lepidocrocite 5x8mm Large Hole Faceted Rondelle - 8 Inch Image added 4.11.24 It has been mistaken for

It has been mistaken for ruby and sapphire at times

It is highly prized for its beautiful combinations of colors and for its opalescence — the pearly luster of the opaque stone

in colors from light green to yellow green to olive

Amazonite has a long and illustrious history dating back to Mesopotamia

It is believed to be a powerful meditation stone

Mixed Dark Lepidocrocite 5x8mm Large Hole Faceted Rondelle - 8 Inch Image added 4.11.24 It has been mistaken forAn iron oxide hydroxide mineral, Lepidocrocite forms when iron containing substances rust underwater. It is commonly found in the weathering of primary iron minerals and in iron ore deposits, and can be red to reddish brown. When skillfully cut and polished, those substances add a delicate accent to the otherwise clear gemstone.