Imperial Topaz 8-9mm Rondelle Banded - 15-16 Inch 15x20mm one-of-a-kind beads

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green and yellow with white and gray inclusions

its variations seem to depict landscapes and other images

These form as a criss cross banding called lamellae

It is an opaque stone

Imperial Topaz 8-9mm Rondelle Banded - 15-16 Inch 15x20mm one-of-a-kind beadsTopaz is a rare silicate mineral and obtains much of its popularity from its beautiful colors and its status as a birthstone. Topaz occurs in a wide range of natural colors; however, most natural topaz is colorless. The most highly regarded colors are the reds and pinks, which receive their color from trace amounts of chromium. The name "topaz," and variants of the name in other languages, have been used for yellowish gemstones for at least two