River Stone 5x8mm Rondelle - Large Hole Beads Tourmaline Cuprite is a copper oxide

Cuprite is a copper oxide mineral frequently found in association with copper deposits as well as azurite

being found in metamorphic and pegma

Its soft chatoyancy is reminscent of the moon's light

The Peruvian material has a lighter tone of Pink than deposits found in other parts of North and South America

Red Creek Jasper is named for the Red River in china where the stone was recently discovered

River Stone 5x8mm Rondelle - Large Hole Beads Tourmaline Cuprite is a copper oxideRiver Stone is a form of limestone composed of quartz, calcium carbonate and other materials. Naturally beautiful, it offers a way to work a neutral color into your designs. This stone is relatively soft, according to the Mohs hardness scale, so treat it gently.