Multi Tourmaline 2-4x5-6mm Banded Faceted Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch Dumortierite producing the effect of the

producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within

common opals do not exhibit iridescence

Its color ranges from pink through lilac to a rich purple color

Naturally occuring in hues of blue-green to green with spots and streaks of red

All species of garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal forms

Multi Tourmaline 2-4x5-6mm Banded Faceted Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch Dumortierite producing the effect of theTourmaline is classified as a semiprecious stone and occurs in a vast array of colors, everything from colorless to black, from pastel to bright to dark. It can even exhibit various colors within the same specimen. Its name derives from the Sinhalese word turamali, which translates to stone of many colors. Due to this variety of colors, Tourmaline has often been confused with other stones. Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century