Heliodor 8mm Round Green - 15-16 Inch Nephrite from light blue to lapis

from light blue to lapis blue to cobalt

This inspired the stone’s alias

It can range in color from pale pink to deep rose or even rusty red tones depending on the concentration of Manganese

deep-blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore deposits

Heliodor 8mm Round Green - 15-16 Inch Nephrite from light blue to lapisHeliodor is a yellow, greenish yellow, or golden yellow color of the mineral beryl. The yellowish colors of heliodor are usually caused by small amounts of iron within the mineral's crystal structure. The name "heliodor" is derived from two Greek words: helios "sun," and doron "gift." The "gift from the sun."