Citrine 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch (Rainbow) sodalite and pyrite

sodalite and pyrite

with little alteration of the external shape of the original crystal

The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places where they were ground off for use in traditional medicines

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

Its chatoyant layers that create a flash which seems to emanate from within the stone as they catch the light

Citrine 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch (Rainbow) sodalite and pyriteCitrine is a transparent Quartz, ranging in color from pale yellow to golden yellow, honey or brown, giving it a similar appearance to Topaz. It may also contain rainbow colored or sparkling inclusions. The name comes from the French word for lemon, citron. It was a prized gem in Greece as far back as 300 BCE.