Pietersite 4mm Round - 8-Inch Stone Type_Ethiopian Opal Naturally occurring in hues of

Naturally occurring in hues of blue to green to green with spots and streaks of red

Von Prehn discovered the stone in South Africa in 1774

gray and mauve stone

however it does not exhibit the play of color seen in precious Opal

Pietersite 4mm Round - 8-Inch Stone Type_Ethiopian Opal Naturally occurring in hues ofPietersite has been called the Tempest Stone for its colors of deep blue and gray with metallic gold and flashes of brilliant chatoyancy as it catches the light. It also occurs in golden yellows and browns as well as milky white. Pietersite is composed of Tiger Eye, Hawk Eye and Jasper and is believed to discharge negative energies and cleanse the aura.