African Turquoise 6mm Faceted Lantern A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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African Turquoise 6mm Faceted Lantern A Grade - 15-16 InchAfrican Turquoise is not actually Turquoise, but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue to green associated with true Turquoise. It contains inclusions such as copper and iron, creating veins and mottling that ranges in color from rust to black. Considered a stone of transformation and evolution, it is believed to awaken those who carry it to their highest spiritual purpose.

Shattuckite is a pseudomorph

Turquoise beads found in Iraq date back to 5000 BCE

Considered a stone of transformation and evolution

especially Tsavorite Garnet

The green coloring has likened the stone of jadeite in the past

this semi-precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world

Labradorite is usually gray-green

Unakite is a granite composed of pink Feldspar and Epidote

intricate patterns of minute black flecks

As the name suggests

it is found in a pale and earthy green

milky to pink silicon dioxide mineral