Mixed Dark Lepidocrocite 5x8mm Large Hole Faceted Rondelle - 8 Inch rounds_part_three while retaining the structure of

while retaining the structure of the wood

It is highly prized for its beautiful combinations of colors and for its opalescence — the pearly luster of the opaque stone

4 x 6 mm / 0

and over time

reddish to browns

Mixed Dark Lepidocrocite 5x8mm Large Hole Faceted Rondelle - 8 Inch rounds_part_three while retaining the structure ofAn iron oxide hydroxide mineral, Lepidocrocite forms when iron containing substances rust underwater. It is commonly found in the weathering of primary iron minerals and in iron ore deposits, and can be red to reddish brown. When skillfully cut and polished, those substances add a delicate accent to the otherwise clear gemstone.