Description
- Approximate beads per strand: 45
- What is it: It is also known as Anyolite, with the name coming from the Masai word for "green" anyoli. Zoisite can vary in color, pattern and hardness. Zoisite provides an earthy green color. Zoisite's hardness ranges from 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale.
- History: Ruby Zoisite was discovered at the Longido mining district in northeast Tanzania by Tom Blevins in 1949, an English prospector. Tanzania remains the only source for ruby-zoisite. Blevins had initially thought that he had found ruby, but it later finding the discovered minerals to be a green zoisite matrix with inclusions of opaque ruby.
- Metaphysical Properties: Green Zoisite's energy produces growth in all aspects of life.
- Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead
Additional Information
Material: |
Zoisite |
Sold: |
By the strand |
Hole Size: |
1mm |
Finish: |
Polished |
Dimensions: |
8mm |
Shape: |
Round |
Color: |
Green |
Approx. Strand Length: |
15.5 inches |
Color: |
Black |
Range: |
8-9.9mm |
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