Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) 8mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Silica The name "heliodor" is derived

The name "heliodor" is derived from two Greek words: helios "sun

ochre browns and deep greens

Rhodonite belongs to the Pyroxenoid group of minerals

and is traceable to virtually all ancient civilizations

Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) 8mm Round A Grade - 15-16 Inch Silica The name "heliodor" is derivedPeruvian Turquoise is also known as Turquoise Chrysocolla. Its attractive blue green provides a unique color to the mineral world. Peruvian Turquoise is an important ornamental mineral for jewelry and adorned the ceremonial dress of early native Inkas. It also brings good fortune and attracts healing spirits. Delicate veining, caused by impurities, is desired by some collectors as proof of a natural stone.