4mm to 4.5mm Lepidocrocite faceted rondelle beads have a vitreous luster with good brilliance, are well made for faceting and polish, have a fairly symmetrical body shape, have a crystal quartz body with tiny metallic purplish red platelets which catch the light for a strong sparkle throughout the strand, and show a slight internal characteristics along with the platelets for a rare stone with a good make.