Charoite XX-Small (5-8mm) polished purple stones. 1/2 lb. abalone paua shell Strawberry crystal quartz from Madagascar

Strawberry crystal quartz from Madagascar

They are sometimes referred to as Veracruz amethyst but most commonly are simply called "Las Vigas Amethyst"

Material often goes through extensive cleaning before it comes onto the open market as the majority is encrusted in iron prior to the cleaning process

Grape agate does not get much better than this

Charoite XX-Small (5-8mm) polished purple stones. 1/2 lb. abalone paua shell Strawberry crystal quartz from MadagascarCharoite Charoite is a rare mineral known from only one location on the earth Aldan Sheild, Sakha Republic, Siberia, Russia. Charoite ranges in color from a translucent lavender to purple, with a pearly luster. Charoite is also known as "lilac stone" or "Charoite jade". It is also often imitated. Stones sold as Charoite include Sugalige and Chinese purple fluorite. This is genuine Charoite. These stones make a very distinctive option for filling