Jamaican Breeze

A 7.5-inch bracelet made of Magnesite, Turquoise and Aventurine, centered with a large, round, 1.25-inch, gleaming, Green Magnesite Stone. Fancy spacer beads and two silver, abstract, round dissks. Finihed with a large, round ornate toggle clasp.
 
Magnesite, a member of the calcite mineral group, is often found in massive form, as well-formed transparent crystals are rare. Pure magnesite crystals are colorless, and any impurities present affect their color, which is typically light yellow to brown or gray. Magnesite has perfect cleavage in three directions, making faceting extremely difficult. Faceted gems are often found in private collections or museums.
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Another magnificent pretender in the gemstone world, magnesite, is often dyed and disguised as other stones. How versatile this porous gemstone can be! Magnesite not only takes dye well, but it also often has lovely veining that enhances its beauty. Magnesite is a member of the calcite mineral group and is often found in massive form. Well-formed transparent crystals are rare. Magnesite has perfect cleavage in three directions, which makes faceting extremely difficult. It is so difficult to facet that the rare, faceted stones are often found in private collections or museums. Magnesite is a three ½ - 4 ½ on the Mohs scale of hardness. In its natural state, magnesite is too soft to wear in jewelry. It is often stabilized to protect it. Whether dyed or in its natural white state, magnesite is intriguingly pretty. Contemporary stabilization processes help ensure that the color you select - and love - remains true for years to come.