Sodalite 8x10mm Faceted Rectangle A Grade - 15-16 Inch Ruby Fuchsite and variation of the amount

and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light lilac

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

Ocean Jasper is said to be the Stone of Compassion

Its color is due to the presence of Manganese and Iron in the stone

decays and is exposed to mineral-rich water

Sodalite 8x10mm Faceted Rectangle A Grade - 15-16 Inch Ruby Fuchsite and variation of the amountSodalite is named for its sodium content and may be classified as a feldspathoid. Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as poor mans lapis because of its similar color and much lower cost. Queen Victorias granddaughter, Princess Patricia of Connaught, was inspired by the stone and chose it for the interior decorations of Marlborough House in England. This prompted an alternative name for the gemstone: Princess Blue.