Unakite 10mm Round - Large Hole Beads Stone Type_Fossil Coral Historically Opal was renowned as

Historically Opal was renowned as the “Queen of Gems” for its desirability and beauty

this semi-precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world

Mohs hardness 7

orange and rust are due to traces of hematite within the stone

Unakite 10mm Round - Large Hole Beads Stone Type_Fossil Coral Historically Opal was renowned asUnakite is a granite composed of pink Feldspar and Epidote, creating a beautiful blend of pink and green in mottled patterns. The colors in this stone can range from pistachio to moss green with areas of pink, peach or light red and may also include colorless Quartz. It was first found in the Unaka Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina, from which its name was derived.