but a form of natural Serpentine which is commonly referred to as Yellow Jade in the stone industry
Agate is one of many varieties of banded Chalcedony
however they are not currently sourced from that particular region
It was named from the Latin "Thule" - which was a term used by ancient Greeks and Romans to refer to the then-little-known lands to the north or present day Scandinavia
The presence of Manganese in the stone produces its color
Golden Sunstone Natural 6mm Round AA Grade - 15-16 Inch HeatedNew but a form of naturalSunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catches the light, inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal, producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within.