MATTE African Turquoise 8mm Large Hole Rondelle 8-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.

Kambaba Jasper is one of the more exotic Jaspers

and its name is derived from the Greek “apate

Petrified wood is created through a process called permineralization

which occurs in many colors

It occurs with wave-like bands of charcoal gray

The first rough material was offered for sale in Tucson in 2011 and is now regularly mined at the remote deposit site in Sonora

It was originally found in the Ural mountains of Russia

Sardonyx is sometimes treated to bring out its reddish tones

and turquoise is a leftover mineral from these practices

K2 is said to help one reach their highest consciousness and assist with grounding

At times in ancient history

known as "azure