Elisa Turquoise 8-12x12-20mm Graduated Oval Nugget Bead - 15-16 Inch 20210617 that were deposited in shallow

that were deposited in shallow sea beds

gray and brown banding and dendritic patterns

Gem-quality Afghanite is so scarce that most specimens are found only as part of mineral collections or small lapidary runs

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transparent or translucent with a pearly luster

Elisa Turquoise 8-12x12-20mm Graduated Oval Nugget Bead - 15-16 Inch 20210617 that were deposited in shallowThis turquoise is mined from the Sonora mines in Mexico. Like all other natural turquoise, its coloring is the result of the chemical reaction that occurs when copper is introduced to water. These stones have unique green pigmentation when compared to other turquoise sourced from the region, which tends to be a strong blue color. These mines are also famous for sourcing North American Jasper, an elusive stone with unique coloring. The mines these