Heliodor 10mm Round Green - 15-16 Inch red botswana agate The ancient Egyptians carved amulets

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

000 years ago

and is a result of trace amounts of copper or chromium

It is often thought of as an all-black stone

creativity

Heliodor 10mm Round Green - 15-16 Inch red botswana agate The ancient Egyptians carved amuletsHeliodor 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."