Coral 6-10mm Rice Golden - 15-16 Inch HPS4-Tucson The hematite inclusions are responsible

The hematite inclusions are responsible for the stone’s color

It occurs in a great variety of shapes and colors

smaller pieces of the meteorite have been found in the area

its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago

Authentic DZI beads were used in ancient times in India

Coral 6-10mm Rice Golden - 15-16 Inch HPS4-Tucson The hematite inclusions are responsibleCoral is the skeletons of once to living sea coral, composed of hard calcium carbonate, colored by carotenoids. The colors of coral are permanent and naturally occur in a range of colors from salmon pink to deep red. Coral has been used in personal adornment since antiquity. Ancient Egyptian tombs as well as prehistoric European burial sites have held Coral jewelry.