Bloodstone 6mm Round Matte Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Epidotized Granite Its inclusions of golden tones

Its inclusions of golden tones to rust to red are due to traces of hematite embedded in the stone

Diopside is a calcium and magnesium silicate mineral

It is a phyllosilicate composed of silicon

Named for the village near where it is found in Madagascar

Rainbow Moonstone is named for its moon-like glow or chatoyancy

Bloodstone 6mm Round Matte Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Epidotized Granite Its inclusions of golden tonesBloodstone most commonly refers to green Jasper with red inclusions consisting of Hematite. Naturally occuring in hues of blue to green to green with spots and streaks of red, Bloodstone was known in antiquity as Heliotrope, the Sun Stone. It has been treasured for its beauty throughout history and used extensively for adornment in jewelry as well as works of art.