Ruby (Heated) 3mm Faceted Round - 15-16 Inch

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Ruby (Heated) 3mm Faceted Round - 15-16 InchRuby is a precious gemstone known for its deep red color. It is a variety of the mineral corundum, the second hardest mineral next to diamond . The presence of chromium is what gives a ruby its red color. Trace amounts of iron can also affect the hue, giving some rubies a slightly brownish or purplish tint. Ruby has long been considered one of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones on the planet. At times in ancient history, Ruby was valued more

The image shown has 3 cabochons to give you an idea of the range possibilites of the colors

The colors are predominantly a deep red/brown

This stone is a combination of two very similar materials: Azurite is a deep blue mineral produced by weathered copper ore deposits

which make the shells attractive as decorative objects

honey or brown

colorless inclusions

it is cut and polished to look just like a Quartz gemstone

Hematite within the stone is responsible for its reddish and rusty colors

Tiger Eye has been revered and feared throughout history as an all-seeing

Since most beads you get from Dakota Stones will be ultrasonically drilled to either

and rutile

Obsidian is produced when lava erupts from a volcano and cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth