African Turquoise 12mm Square 8-Inch laborday_5 gray and purple

gray and purple

” Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone

features intricate light brown patterns on dark brown stones

as waters loosen and decompose the organic elements and replace them with silicate substances

inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal

African Turquoise 12mm Square 8-Inch laborday_5 gray and purpleAfrican Turquoise is not actually Turquoise, but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue 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.