Atlantisite Stichtite 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch 10mm Banded naturally hypo-allergenic and 100% lead-safe

naturally hypo-allergenic and 100% lead-safe

is an iridescent composite of organic and inorganic material most known for being the coating of pearls

in a variety of swirling and linear patterns

orthorhombic crystals or in massive form

It is a rare occurrence to find gem-grade hackmanite

Atlantisite Stichtite 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch 10mm Banded naturally hypo-allergenic and 100% lead-safeStichtite is a mineral, a carbonate of chromium and magnesium. Its color ranges from pink through lilac to a rich purple color. Discovered in 1910 on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia, it was first recognized by A. S. Wesley a former chief chemist with the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company, it was named after Robert Carl Sticht the manager of the mine. The only commercial mine for stichtite serpentine is located on Stichtite Hill.