Charoite Tumble | Russia freeform Each 8mm bead is polished

Each 8mm bead is polished smooth with occasional hints of lighter calcite and fine pyrite inclusions

glassy calcite crystals

Brecciated fluorite is a unique

and as always… this is one specimen best admired

It is transparent with a pink hue and fluoresces bright pink under UV light

Charoite Tumble | Russia freeform Each 8mm bead is polishedSwirling shades of deep violet, lavender, and smoky gray make charoite one of the most unmistakable stones in the mineral world. This polished tumble showcases the natural, fibrous patterns that give charoite its signature silky movement and depth. Formed from a rare silicate mineral composed of potassium, calcium, and sodium, charoite is found only one place on Earth, the Sakha Republic of Russia. This item is 1. 5 x 1 and weighs . 90oz