Citrine 7mm Cube Table Cut Bead - 15-16 Inch Apple The name "biotite" is used

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

It's actually a pink variety of Beryl -- the family of gemstones that also includes Aquamarine

Black Silverleaf Jasper is a rare form of Jasper

It is a very soft stone typically found near copper deposits

Hydrogrossular garnet is an especially rare gemstone

Citrine 7mm Cube Table Cut Bead - 15-16 Inch Apple The name "biotite" is usedCitrine is a transparent Quartz, ranging in color from pale yellow to golden yellow, honey or brown, giving it a similar appearance to Topaz. It may also contain rainbow to colored or sparkling inclusions. The name comes from the French word for lemon, citron. It was a prized gem in Greece as far back as 300 BCE.