Cubic Zirconia (CZ) Orange Garnet 3mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch 6mm Pink Purple Tektite is a natural glass

Tektite is a natural glass formed by meteorite collisions with Earth

Turquoise beads found in Iraq date back to 5000 BCE

It is the most abundant lithium-bearing mineral as well as a significant source of the rare alkali metals rubidium and caesium

However in some regions

although the colors are much more muted

Cubic Zirconia (CZ) Orange Garnet 3mm Round Faceted - 15-16 Inch 6mm Pink Purple Tektite is a natural glassCubic Zirconia, abbreviated as CZ, is a lab made form of zirconium dioxide. Made to resemble Diamonds, these stones offer the same beauty and sparkle as the famous gemstone but at a lower price point. Available in a wide array of colors, Cubic Zirconia can be truly colorless, any color of the rainbow, or even multi colored. The design options are absolutely endless with these beautiful beads.