Trolleite 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Tan It has been mistaken for

It has been mistaken for ruby and sapphire at times

as well as other non-standard crimp bead and tube sizes

grossular (varieties of which are hessonite or cinnamon-stone and tsavorite)

which occurs in many colors

Trolleite 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Tan It has been mistaken forTrolleite is an extremely rare aluminum phosphate mineral that crystallizes in the form of masses and small prismatic crystals. It is made up of quartz, lazulite, scorzalite, and sometimes lepidolite. It's often found in large masses and can be colorless, light to pale green, bluish green, or bright blue. Trolleite is known for its greasy appearance and subdued shine, even when polished.