Labradorite 6mm Faceted Round Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Stone Type_Moss Agate ” which translates to “stone

” which translates to “stone of many colors

This collection features material sourced from the Joo-shahn County mines

and it’s name is derived from the Greek “apate

It's actually a pink variety of Beryl -- the family of gemstones that also includes Aquamarine

Azurite often occurs with green Malachite

Labradorite 6mm Faceted Round Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Stone Type_Moss Agate ” which translates to “stoneLabradorite is remarkable for the way its aggregate layers refract light, creating iridescent flashes of blue, gold, pale green or copper red. This effect is known as labradorescence, taking its name from the stone. Labradorite is usually gray to green, dark gray, light gray or black. It was discovered in Labrador, Canada in 1770 and named for the area, though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends.