Mixed Dark Lepidocrocite 5x8mm Large Hole Faceted Rondelle - 8 Inch DESIGNER FOCALS cobalt or nickel

cobalt or nickel

meaning it forms by replacing another mineral’s crystal structure atom by atom with its own crystal structure

plant materials

This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue

Opalite is known by several other names

Mixed Dark Lepidocrocite 5x8mm Large Hole Faceted Rondelle - 8 Inch DESIGNER FOCALS cobalt or nickelAn 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.