Black and Peach Moonstone 5x9mm Irregular Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Crystal Quartz The name "biotite" is used

The name "biotite" is used because these minerals generally cannot be distinguished without optical

Emerald and Heliodore -- and is often cut to highlight its chatoyant qualities

It is named for the Amazon River in Brazil

It's a beautiful specimen

Green Lodolite is Quartz with inclusions of sand

Black and Peach Moonstone 5x9mm Irregular Rondelle Faceted - 15-16 Inch Crystal Quartz The name "biotite" is usedMoonstone naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors, but is most commonly associated with white, gray and peach. Its soft chatoyancy is reminiscent of the moon's light. Metaphysically, Moonstone is said to increase intuition.