it often features a metallic sheen or silvery chatoyancy caused by internal structural healing
It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the mineral Cacoxenite
Montana Moss Agate is an unusual Moss Agate in that it exhibits some banding
meaning it becomes magnetically charged from heat or friction
This material is known for its rich sky blue to blue-green color and bold
Labradorite 4x5mm Tube Beads AAA Grade - 15-16 Inch Cape Amethyst it often features a metallicLabradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This effect is known as labradorescence, taking its name from the stone. Labradorite is usually gray to green, dark gray, light gray or black. It was discovered in Labrador, Canada in 1770 and named for the area, though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends.