Pietersite 10mm Round - 8-Inch Collar The mineral is named for

The mineral is named for the place where it is principally found

or some degree of pink in between

The colors

its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds

At times in ancient history

Pietersite 10mm Round - 8-Inch Collar The mineral is named forPietersite has been called the Tempest Stone for its colors of deep blue and gray with metallic gold and flashes of brilliant chatoyancy as it catches the light. It also occurs in golden yellows and browns as well as milky white. Pietersite is composed of Tiger Eye, Hawk Eye and Jasper and is believed to discharge negative energies and cleanse the aura.