Dendritic Topaz 6mm Teardrop Faceted - 15-16 Inch New dsPremier 11292021 Apatite has been labeled the

Apatite has been labeled the “deceitful stone” due to its close resemblance to other much more valuable gems

Many stones in the Russian crown jewels from the 17th century which were thought to be rubies are actually red Tourmaline

It was used in the Egyptian Book of the Dead

Its needle to like inclusions of hematite are iridescent red

These mines are also famous for sourcing North-American Jasper

Dendritic Topaz 6mm Teardrop Faceted - 15-16 Inch New dsPremier 11292021 Apatite has been labeled theTopaz is a rare silicate mineral and obtains much of its popularity from its beautiful colors and its status as a birthstone. Topaz occurs in a wide range of natural colors; however, most natural topaz is colorless. The most highly regarded colors are the reds and pinks, which receive their color from trace amounts of chromium. The name "topaz," and variants of the name in other languages, have been used for yellowish gemstones for at least two