Ruby Zoisite 8x10-9x13mm Side Drilled Pebble - 15-16 Inch Yellow Rhodochrosite has a pearly luster

Rhodochrosite has a pearly luster and often displays banded patterning

Named for the village near where it is found in Madagascar

tans and golden tones that occur naturally within the stone

When skillfully cut and polished

Ruby Zoisite 8x10-9x13mm Side Drilled Pebble - 15-16 Inch Yellow Rhodochrosite has a pearly lusterRuby 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.