Kyanite 3-5mm Graduated Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Supplies-Resources-Tools-Pliers-Cutters Topaz is a rare silicate

Topaz is a rare silicate mineral and obtains much of its popularity from its beautiful colors and its status as a birthstone

gray and white

have been used for yellowish gemstones for at least two thousand years

black or brown veins running through it in web to like patterns

Note: Our 8-inch line of Lapis has had its color enhanced by dyeing

Kyanite 3-5mm Graduated Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Supplies-Resources-Tools-Pliers-Cutters Topaz is a rare silicateKyanite often occurs as long, bladed, striated crystals, transparent or translucent with a pearly luster. An aluminum silicate mineral, it may appear in white, pink, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray and black. In addition to its value as a gemstone, Kyanite is also extremely useful in industrial applications due to its high heat resistance. It is often used in kiln furniture and foundry molds, as well as for brake shoes, grinding wheels and cutting