Halite Tully Monsters

Halite Tully MonstersHalite refers to a rock primarily composed of sodium chloride otherwise known as rock salt. The Halite that we typically carry is from Searles Lake, California. Searles lake is 5 times saltier than sea water! Pink Halite gets its color from halobacteria from the lake, and green Halite gets its color from the algae in the lake. Because Halite is water soluble, it must never be exposed to water or high humidity.

(as well as the density of microscopic air bubbles inside)

quartz deposits add upon each other and create a “bridge” between the widening gap in the earth

Other than being mined and shaped

is encrusted with hundreds of smaller crystal termination points

and a bite force of over 3

(about 20 to 180 million years ago)

Jasper is an opaque stone originating from silica rich sediment or volcanic ash

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This necklace is made using 6mm round AAA quality amethyst beads

Natural Ruby often has tiny needle-like crystals of Rutile and other inclusions

pyrite gives off sparks

They show good color and clarity for this delicate size