Ruby Zoisite 3mm Round - 15-16 Inch Pink (Synthetic) 10X30mm without the play of color

without the play of color present in more precious varieties

with inclusions of iron oxide

browns and grays are reminiscent of a rainforest

Like other Agates

Hematite is black to steel-gray or silver-gray

Ruby Zoisite 3mm Round - 15-16 Inch Pink (Synthetic) 10X30mm without the play of colorRuby Zoisite occurs naturally when small Ruby crystals become embedded within Zoisite. The Ruby inclusions in this stone are pink to reddish purple to dark purple, while the Zoisite is light to medium green. Ruby has long been considered one of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones on the planet. It is also one of the hardest, second only to Diamond. At times in ancient history, Ruby was valued more highly than any other gem, including Diamond.