Tektite Natural 8mm Round Faceted - 15-16 InchTektite is a natural glass formed by meteorite collisions with Earth. When moving through the Earths atmosphere, a meteorite builds up heat that is then released into the terrestrial rocks with which it collides, causing the rocks to melt and combine with the remains of the meteorite, forming Tektite. It is composed of silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide and other metal oxides.

most turquoise is stabilized to improve durability and usability in jewelry design—learn more about turquoise treatments and care

which tends to be a strong blue color

These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE

cobalt or nickel

It is believed to aid in decision making

Our Jade is one of two mineral varieties -- nephrite

Garnet is used today not only as an ornamental gem

It is thought to absorb negative energy and dissipate it before it can be spread to others

This macrocrystalline Quartz stone has chatoyant layers that create a flash which seems to emanate from within the stone as they catch the light

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It has a hardness of 8 on the Mohs hardness scale

Botswana Agate was formed nearly 187 million years ago by lava flowing in waves from long faults in the earth