Red Jasper Natural 6mm Round Matte Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Size_37mm Sometimes called the "Black Prince's

Sometimes called the "Black Prince's Ruby" for its role in the English crown

orthorhombic crystals or in massive form

phlogopite

is aptly named for its shades of gold

Red Jasper Natural 6mm Round Matte Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Size_37mm Sometimes called the "Black Prince'sRed Jasper is an aggregate of microcrystalline quartz and or chalcedony and other minerals. The opaque stones red color is due to high iron content, while other impurities in the stone may create veining and rich patterns. Ancient Egyptians believed Red Jasper to be connected to the fertilizing blood of Mother Isis, and used it to create amulets to be buried with the deceased. Viking and Germanic legend tell that the sword of the hero Siegfried, the