Sodalite 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget A Grade - 15-16 Inch destash-16-inch ” Tourmaline began to be

” Tourmaline began to be highly prized after George Kunz

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

The name “Fire Opal” is derived from the translucent fiery oranges and reds for which the Opal is known

though it also can occur in dark brown and golden colors

Sodalite 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget A Grade - 15-16 Inch destash-16-inch ” Tourmaline began to beSodalite is named for its sodium content and may be classified as a feldspathoid. Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as poor mans lapis because of its similar color and much lower cost. Queen Victorias granddaughter, Princess Patricia of Connaught, was inspired by the stone and chose it for the interior decorations of Marlborough House in England. This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue.