African Turquoise 8mm Star Cut Coin A Grade - 15-16 Inch WWGCollar The Sleeping Beauty mine ceased

The Sleeping Beauty mine ceased producing Turquoise in 2012

Bead Scoop

A Manganese inosilicate (or chain silicate)

occurring 10

which may form green stains or specks on Azurite crystals or aggregates

African Turquoise 8mm Star Cut Coin A Grade - 15-16 Inch WWGCollar The Sleeping Beauty mine ceasedAfrican 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.