RARE Natural Thulite (Norway) 12x17mm Oval Beads (Package of 5 beads)
Bountiful deep wine colored with some specks of pink and white. These are a large sized bead at 12x17mm, smooth high polish finish.
THULITE is a rare mineral and belongs to the Zoisite's group. Very few minerals show a delicate pastel pink to strong wine-red coloring due to manganese inclusions. The name comes from the Norwegian mystical island "Thule". This vibrant color pink Thulite is only found in Trondheim, Norway. It is often mottled with white calcite and occurs as veins within the stone. The mining site is only accessible by foot and is located on a picturesque plateau, which is surrounded by swampy bogs. It's said to be a healing stone, has positive properties, such as stress reduction, vitality and creativity.
