Jade - blue green 53 kyanite so the belief that these

so the belief that these crystals were manufactured by an ancient civilization is retained within the stones

The word amphibole literally means "ambiguous" stemming from Greek

They are in fact mined although some may have been found on the surface initially

Approximately 3" x 1

Amphibole included quartz is found in Brazil

Jade - blue green 53 kyanite so the belief that these16 grams Cherished by the Mayans, it was used to carve ceremonial tools, and burial masks. Countless artifacts have been discovered at most of the Mayan archeological sites in Guatemala, Belize and MexicoWhen the Spanish conquistadors arrived the location of the mine was hidden and then forgotten under the dense jungle floor! It is in fact Jadeite like the Jade from Myanmar and very prized pieces are translucent.