Two Hummingbirds Crystal Carving Chrysocolla this formation of Amethyst is

this formation of Amethyst is found in South Africa

Gem quality Rose Quartz is rare and this strand is an exceptional example of gem material

It is strung on silk with a knot between each bead

Zircon is a natural tetragonal crystal that forms in silicate melts

and lived in semi-tropical waters

Two Hummingbirds Crystal Carving Chrysocolla this formation of Amethyst isRuby is a rare gemstone variety of Corundum, the other famous variety being Sapphire. Corundum by itself is colorless, being made of only aluminum and oxygen, but Ruby is distinguished by its rich red color. This comes from small amounts of chromium replacing some of the aluminum. Amethyst is a variety of quartz which owes its coloration to the presence of iron in the area of its formation. The word Amethyst is derived from ancient Greek meaning