Ruby Zoisite 6mm Round 15-16 Inch five-dollar-strands The inclusions are of manganese

The inclusions are of manganese or iron

Young trees cannot be legally harvested

pattern and finish of the original DZI beads

which occurs in many colors

Ruby Zoisite 6mm Round 15-16 Inch five-dollar-strands The inclusions are of manganeseRuby Zoisite occurs naturally when small Ruby crystals become embedded within Zoisite. The Ruby inclusions in this stone are pink to reddish purple to dark purple, while the Zoisite is light to medium green. Ruby has long been considered one of the most beautiful and valuable gemstones on the planet. It is also one of the hardest, second only to Diamond. At times in ancient history, Ruby was valued more highly than any other gem, including Diamond.