Black Sardonyx 6x8mm Corner Drilled Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch Faceted Coin A Grade however they are not currently

however they are not currently sourced from that particular region

Red Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding

slight variations in color

more accurately known as Kiwi Jasper or Sesame Jasper

It is transparent or translucent

Black Sardonyx 6x8mm Corner Drilled Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch Faceted Coin A Grade however they are not currentlySardonyx has a Sard base, typically of brown or black, with bands of white Onyx running through it. Sard is not Onyx, but rather a dark variety of Carnelian. Sardonyx is sometimes treated to bring out its reddish tones. It is believed by some to improve memory and increase analytical skills.