Jet 6mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch R1365 Direct from the mines

Direct from the mines

Golden Rutilated Quartz is a silicon dioxide mineral with unique needle-like inclusions of Rutile

more commonly referred to as simply Australian Opal

It is a particularly unusual gem because it exhibits a special optical property known as "tenebrescence

Jet 6mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch R1365 Direct from the minesJet is a mineraloid gemstone, formed from wood that has decayed under extreme pressure, over the course of millions of years. Because it is relatively soft, it is easily carved and shaped. Jet is made from wood, and this can be confirmed under magnification, as it preserves the original cellular structure of the wood from which it formed.