Moonstone Banded 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Shape_Faceted Emerald and Heliodore -- and

Emerald and Heliodore -- and is often cut to highlight its chatoyant qualities

it is a relative newcomer to the gem market

It was used in the Egyptian Book of the Dead

Thulite is very similar to Rose Quartz

Moonstone Banded 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Shape_Faceted Emerald and Heliodore -- andRainbow Moonstone is named for its moon like glow or chatoyancy, as well as a prismatic quality that differentiates it from other varieties of Moonstone. Moonstone is a Feldspar mineral that was used in Roman jewelry nearly 2,000 years ago. It has also been considered a sacred stone in India throughout its history, believed to have a special significance to those in romantic relationships.