The yellowish colors of heliodor are usually caused by small amounts of iron within the mineral's crystal structure
Mexican Red Snowflake Jasper is a naturally occurring Jasper with deep red
Lapis is a semi-precious stone and one of the most sought after throughout history
as opposed to the presence of Chromium which creates Emerald’s green color
often called the "Super Seven" or "Melody Stone" contains Amethyst
Chrysocolla 8mm Star Cut Coin - 15-16 Inch Black Friday Sale The yellowish colors of heliodorChrysocolla, a hydrous copper silicate, is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens. It often also occurs with colors of rust, copper, black, white and reddish brown in speckles, veins and brecciated patterns. It is a very soft stone typically found near copper deposits. Chrysocolla was first described by Theosphrastus, a Greek philosopher and botanist who also named the stone, in 315 BCE.