Mother of Pearl 6x13mm Black Bevel Edged Rectangle Bead - 15-16 Inch 20210729 Sugilite is a rare cyclosilicate

Sugilite is a rare cyclosilicate that occurs in a range of vivid colors including deep purple

The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are usually scarred or pitted in places where they were ground off for use in traditional medicines

simply squeeze curls

is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens

It is referenced in many sacred texts and historical manuscripts and is the first precious stone mentioned in the Bible

Mother of Pearl 6x13mm Black Bevel Edged Rectangle Bead - 15-16 Inch 20210729 Sugilite is a rare cyclosilicateMother of Pearl, also known as Nacre, is an iridescent composite of organic and inorganic material most known for being the coating of pearls. It is produced by certain molluscs as an inner shell layer, and forms around pieces of sand or other irritations within such a molluscs shell to create pearls. Mother of Pearl is white with an iridescent sheen.