Purple (Dyed) Agate 14mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Apatite and is sometimes referred to

and is sometimes referred to as “Matara Diamond” after the City in Sri Lanka near where the stone is mined

It should be cleaned with a damp cloth and avoided from getting wet

The Ruby inclusions in this stone are pink to reddish purple to dark purple

The Lone Mountain turquoise mine was rediscovered in 1920 by Lee Hand

and it constitutes a major portion of many of the earth's rocks

Purple (Dyed) Agate 14mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Apatite and is sometimes referred toAgate is a common, often banded, variety of chalcedony quartz that forms within volcanic rock cavities, featuring a Mohs hardness of 7. Known for its translucent, layered appearance in various colors, it is commonly used in jewelry, decorative items, and for spiritual purposes.