Purple Stichtite 6mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch Origin_Canada Originally discovered in the 1940’s

Originally discovered in the 1940’s and not introduced commercially until 1978

Bloodstone most commonly refers to green Jasper with red inclusions consisting of Hematite

) Seraphinite is most commonly found in shades of dark green and gray

a banded Chalcedony that is predominantly white with layers of brown

Aventurine is a form of quartz

Purple Stichtite 6mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch Origin_Canada Originally discovered in the 1940’sStichtite is a mineral, a carbonate of chromium and magnesium. Its color ranges from pink through lilac to a rich purple color. Discovered in 1910 on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia, it was first recognised by A. S. Wesley a former chief chemist with the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company, it was named after Robert Carl Sticht the manager of the mine. The only commercial mine for stichtite serpentine is located on Stichtite Hill.