Ruby Zoisite 6mm Round Faceted - Large Hole Beads Rondelle Faceted AA Grade almost black glass with flecks

almost black glass with flecks of copper suspended within it

This Lapis has been treated to enhance the blue color

Weight: grams: 270-400 grams

meaning that it has lustre and some translucency without the fire or color play associated with precious opal varieties

but it is not true

Ruby Zoisite 6mm Round Faceted - Large Hole Beads Rondelle Faceted AA Grade almost black glass with flecksRuby 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.