Topaz 4mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch Red Garnet 8-Inch Kyanite often occurs as long

Kyanite often occurs as long

5 cm (5 3/8 in)

The stone was discovered in 2009 by a man in Mexico as a man chasing his goat up a mountain caught sight of an unusual rock

The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue

and it has been used throughout history for various purposes

Topaz 4mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch Red Garnet 8-Inch Kyanite often occurs as longTopaz is a rare silicate mineral and obtains much of its popularity from its beautiful colors and its status as a birthstone. Topaz occurs in a wide range of natural colors; however, most natural topaz is colorless. The most highly regarded colors are the reds and pinks, which receive their color from trace amounts of chromium. The name "topaz," and variants of the name in other languages, have been used for yellowish gemstones for at least two