Zoysite is a luxurious deep green with black inclusions. Inside may be a tiny ruby crystal, but even if there isn't, zoysite's colors and striking patterns are beautiful.
Named after the collector Zois, zoisite was first found in 1805 in Austria's Sau-Alp mountains. This green zoisite with inclusions of hornblende and occasional ruby crystals was found in Tanzania in 1954. Since then it has also been found in Norway, western Australia and the U.S.
It is a stone much loved by artists and other creaive people who often pair zoisite with other gems for stunning jewelry.
It is thought that wearing zoisite can work like a mantra, gently calling you back to what you really want to be doing.
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