7-7.5mm Afghanite Plain Round Beads 18 inch 62 pieces AA Honey

7-7.5mm Afghanite Plain Round Beads 18 inch 62 pieces AA HoneyExplore the unique allure of Afghanite with our 7mm to 7. 5mm AA quality plain round beads. Showcasing a lustrous sheen and captivating shades of blue, these beads exhibit striking Calcite and Pyrite inclusions. Discovered in 1968 at Afghanistan's Lapis Lazuli mine, this gemstone boasts the extraordinary trait of changing color when exposed to ultraviolet light. Limited in availability, Afghanite is a one of a kind gem that offers exceptional value.

a hefty weight

exhibit a transparent colorless body tinged with metallic hue from the fine golden metallic rutile needles within each stone

These gems have a waxy opal luster with a smooth appearance and present a deeply saturated turquoise blue and chocolate brown coloring

smooth polish

bodies are transparent with very very slight internal characteristics

the bead group includes the rare Lepidocrocite gemstone

These Amethyst Faceted Pear Pendant Focals exhibit a vitreous luster

and these sparkling gemstone provide an great quality strand of faceted black tourmaline in a slightly larger than average size of rondelle

a transparent quality with no internal characteristics

8x8mm average measure Lapis Lazuli corner faceted square beads have a waxy luster

and gem bodies are blush angel skin hue

8mm Chrysocolla Faceted Rondelle Beads with 2mm inside diameter drill holes are expertly faceted and are a well matched set of 10 beads