African Turquoise 12mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_4-15mm It is a stone of

It is a stone of compassion and helps balance out extremes

ranging in color from a deep olive green to a pale spring green with brown banding or stripes

and turquoise is a leftover mineral from these practices

The opaque stone’s red color is due to high iron content

striated crystals

African Turquoise 12mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_4-15mm It is a stone ofAfrican 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.