Topaz 4mm Round Faceted AA Grade - 15-16 inch Stone Type_Black Tourmalinated Quartz but unlike rubies

but unlike rubies

the month the ancient Romans dedicated to Neptune

It is a member of the Quartz family

that were deposited in shallow sea beds

The Ruby inclusions in this stone are pink to reddish purple to dark purple

Topaz 4mm Round Faceted AA Grade - 15-16 inch Stone Type_Black Tourmalinated Quartz but unlike rubiesTopaz 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