Ruby Zoisite 6mm Round Faceted - Large Hole Beads Blue Lace Agate commonly known as Limestone

commonly known as Limestone

with inclusions that appear in patterns similar to moss or lichen

It is often thought of as an all to black stone

microcrystalline form of Quartz

The different colored zones in the stone result from different oxidation states of iron

Ruby Zoisite 6mm Round Faceted - Large Hole Beads Blue Lace Agate commonly known as LimestoneRuby 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.