Hubei Turquoise 8x16mm Tear Drop Beads AA Grade - 15-16 InchHubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise producing regions in the world. This material is known for its vivid blues, rich greens, and bold black spiderweb matrixcreating highly distinctive, one of a kind beads. This collection features material sourced from the Joo shahn County mines, including the Chin goo 808 Mine, known for producing turquoise with strong color contrast and dramatic

with a Mohs Hardness of 8

Dutch Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn

Kunzite is prone to fading in direct sunlight

These beads are highly valued for their historical authenticity

from South Africa to Japan

5 Elements Quartz

Sometimes called the "Black Prince's Ruby" for its role in the English crown

Stromatolites date back more than three billion years and are the oldest known fossils

This stone is composed of angular fragments of minerals

its variations seem to depict landscapes and other images

Weight: grams: 85-230 grams

The opaque stone’s red color is due to high iron content