These needle to like black inclusions of Tourmaline are quite striking within the clear
It is a particularly unusual gem because it exhibits a special optical property known as tenebrescence
This makes sapphires very durable and scratch-resistant
crafting stunning jewelry has never been simpler or more enchanting
Lepidocrocite forms when iron-containing substances rust underwater
Copper Rutilated Quartz 3mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch 10x20mm These needle to like blackRutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle to like inclusions of Rutile. These needles usually appear golden, but can also appear silver, red, copper, or black and can be distributed randomly or in bundles or star to like formations. Rutile is the mineral name for natural crystals of titanium dioxide, which may contain iron oxide. When the level of iron oxide is high, the inclusions appear more golden or copper, when it is low,