Charoite 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Step Cut Many stones in the Russian

Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century which were thought to be rubies are actually red Tourmaline

It is also one of the hardest

The name is derived from the Charo River in eastern Siberia

Crazy Lace Agate is named for its swirling and circular patterns

and Rutile as well

Charoite 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Step Cut Many stones in the RussianCharoite is a stone that naturally occurs in intense purple hues, as well as grays, browns, greenish yellows, white and black. These colors swirl throughout the stone in fascinating matrices of color. Originally discovered in the 1940s and not introduced commercially until 1978, it is a relative newcomer to the gem market. The name is derived from the Charo River in eastern Siberia, Russia, the only site where it can be found.