Pietersite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Azurite Malachite During the Renaissance

During the Renaissance

It is a variety of banded Chalcedony with layers that may contain scarlet

Red Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet

It is found in the Bilk Mountain range near Denio

Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century which were thought to be rubies are actually red Tourmaline

Pietersite 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Azurite Malachite During the RenaissancePietersite has been called the Tempest Stone for its colors of deep blue and gray with metallic gold and flashes of brilliant chatoyancy as it catches the light. It also occurs in golden yellows and browns as well as milky white. Pietersite is composed of Tiger Eye, Hawk Eye and Jasper and is believed to discharge negative energies and cleanse the aura.