Moonstone 5-7x8-9mm Dyed & Plated Blue & White Irregular Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch 30-45mm but takes a trained eye

but takes a trained eye and a microscope to discern the difference between this material and the Jade it is named after

This material is known for its rich sky blue to blue-green color and bold

Sunset Dumortierite has a much brighter palette than regular Dumortierite

neither a crystal nor a mineral

Calcite is the principal constituent of limestone and marble

Moonstone 5-7x8-9mm Dyed & Plated Blue & White Irregular Rondelle Beads - 15-16 Inch 30-45mm but takes a trained eyeMoonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. It's soft chatoyancy is reminiscent of the moon's light. Metaphysically, Moonstone is said to increase intuition.