Multi Tourmaline 8mm Round Large Hole Beads - 8-inch (AAA) ” Aquamarine was once thought

” Aquamarine was once thought to be the treasure of mermaids

It forms over long periods as mineral-rich water moves through aluminous rock

These inclusions are chromite

The stone was first discovered in Sweden in the 1830s

Multi Tourmaline 8mm Round Large Hole Beads - 8-inch (AAA) ” Aquamarine was once thoughtTourmaline is classified as a semiprecious stone and occurs in a vast array of colors, everything from colorless to black, from pastel to bright to dark. It can even exhibit various colors within the same specimen. Its name derives from the Sinhalese word turamali, which translates to stone of many colors. Due to this variety of colors, Tourmaline has often been confused with other stones. Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century