DZI Agate 10mm Round Watermelon Black/White - 15-16 InchThese Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are designed in the traditional color, pattern and finish of the original DZI beads. Authentic DZI beads were used in ancient times in India, Tibet and other Asian countries, and those that still exist today have been passed down for generations. The original stones were often used as protective amulets and are

but truly unique

characterized by its color range of black

The name of this particular calcite probably came about because of its distinct ocean blue and tan bands

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Opalite is known by several other names

this beautiful Carnelian rock specimen is perfect for gift giving or keep for yourself

but those varieties are transparent

Obsidian is produced when lava erupts from a volcano and cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth

Agate has been prized for its beauty throughout history

Its soft chatoyancy is reminscent of the moon's light

Arusha Sunstone is a combination of Feldspar and Beryl

Gem Silica occurs in a vivid blue green color due to the presence of copper in the stone and is free of inclusions of other minerals