Turquoise and Spiny Oyster 4mm Heishi -15-16 Inch BEAD-4085 approximately 168 beads

approximately 168 beads

almost black glass with flecks of copper suspended within it

Opal is a natural gemstone made from silica mineral and 90% are found in Australia

These flecks glitter as they catch the light and may appear white against the dark blue of the glass

transparent stone

Turquoise and Spiny Oyster 4mm Heishi -15-16 Inch BEAD-4085 approximately 168 beadsTurquoise is an ancient gemstone, one of the first known to man. Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago, Turquoise is now mined all over the world. Turquoise is formed when water passes through aluminous rock where copper and other minerals are present. The deposits within the rock become Turquoise after a chemical reaction occurs over long periods of time. Natural Turquoise may be cut and polished, but will not be chemically