African Turquoise 8mm Star Cut Coin 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.

Named in honor of Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs

It is an energy booster

making it the hardest silicate mineral

Azurite is a soft

The "Parral" in Parral Dendritic Agate refers to the city in the state of Chihuahua

These colors swirl throughout the stone in fascinating matrices of color

although sometimes mistaken for Jasper

At this time

and it might be easy to understand why

from deep oranges to creamy off-white tones

A visually dynamic stone

but unlike rubies