Verdite 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Sage Agate Known to Egyptian and Aztec

Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago

It is a variety of banded Chalcedony with layers that may contain scarlet

Each strand reflects the unique mineral composition of the region

angular fragments

though it also can occur in dark brown and golden colors

Verdite 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch Sage Agate Known to Egyptian and AztecVerdite is a light to dark green metamorphic rock, and is a variety of Fuchsite, which is itself a form of Muscovite. It appears green because of traces of Chromium, and can range from translucent to opaque. This exquisite green stone is also known as African Jade or Buddstone. and was discovered in North Kaap River, South Africa in areas where gold was found.