Charoite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch May translucent stone that can appear

translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it “the setting sun

Once cooled

Its name derives from the Sinhalese word “turamali

” It is one of the most sought-after minerals among gem and mineral collectors

” which translates to “stone of many colors

Charoite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch May translucent stone that can appearCharoite is a stone that naturally occurs in intense purple hues, as well as grays, browns, greenish yellows, white and black. These colors swirl throughout the stone in fascinating matrices of color. Originally discovered in the 1940s and not introduced commercially until 1978, it is a relative newcomer to the gem market. The name is derived from the Charo River in eastern Siberia, Russia, the only site where it can be found.