Stone: Muscovite Quartzite Color: Translucent clear with many dark red inclusions Approximate size & shape of
chips: 1/4" to 3/8"; thick, heavy, chunky
50 Stone Chip Beads
For the jewelry-maker or beading enthusiast, here are 50 beads made of Muscovite Quartzite chips. Chips are the small leftovers from tumbled stones or shells, with holes drilled through them.
Mix them with other stone beads and metallic spacers for endless possibilities.
[Please allow for natural variations in the stones.]
This is REALLY cool. Muscovite is a type of mica, which is the mineral that gives Aventurine its glittery glow. Quartzite is a general name for a massive type of Quartz. Thus, Muscovite Quartzite is a sort of rutilated Quartz, with dark red Muscovite needles. It's a really striking chip, with sparkling wine-colored needles. You owe yourself a bag!
