African Turquoise 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch shell known for its incredible hardness

known for its incredible hardness

Petrification occurs when the wood is covered by sedimentary rock

commonly with inclusions of copper in speckled patterns throughout the stone

Rhodochrosite has a pearly luster and often displays banded patterning

The most common include: purple lepidolite

African Turquoise 4mm Microfaceted Round - 15-16 Inch shell known for its incredible hardnessAfrican 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.