Verdite 4mm Round - 15-16 InchVerdite is a light to dark green metamorphic rock, and is a variety of Fuchsite, which is itself a form of Muscovite. It appears green because of traces of Chromium, and can range from translucent to opaque. This exquisite green stone is also known as African Jade or Buddstone. and was discovered in North Kaap River, South Africa in areas where gold was found.

often with a mottled appearance

Agate was used for medicinal purposes in ancient Greek and Egyptian civilizations

The region's rocks are Precambrian in age

which may form green stains or specks on Azurite crystals or aggregates

It is transparent or translucent

Note – Due to the unique hand-made manufacturing process of these beads

famed mineralogist and jeweler George Frederick Kunz

mined since 4000 BCE

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise

It should be cleaned with a damp cloth and avoided from getting wet

Sard is not Onyx