Rare and beautiful Shattuckite 10.5 - 11mm round beads (ETB01071) chrysocolla

Rare and beautiful Shattuckite 10.5 - 11mm round beads (ETB01071) chrysocollaShattuckite Shattuckite is an uncommon copper mineral that is highly regarded for its vivid blue color. It is named after the Shattuck Mine in Bisbee, Arizona, where this mineral was first discovered. Shattuckite occasionally forms within Quartz crystals, underneath the top layer. This creates striking blue formations of Quartz, sometimes with sparkling blue druses. Some collector specimens of Shattuckite are polished to fully bring out the color

The tourmaline is a unique miracle of colour

a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide)

) Origin: Dominican Republic

erupted within the limestones of the south coast of the island

a fact that may have contributed to its late recognition

Chrysophrase or chrysoprasus is a gemstone variety of chalcedony (a cryptocrystalline form of silica) that contains small quantities of nickel

dimensions of beads: 9-9

largest bead: 26mm (w) x 32mm (h) x 17mm (d)

A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone

It is said to be opaque and unattractive when found in the field

the largest bead : 28 x 36 x 11 mm

Lapis Lazuli is said to facilitate self-knowledge and self-expression and