African Turquoise 12mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_4-15mm The opaque stone’s red color

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

It is a stone of compassion and helps balance out extremes

African Turquoise

and turquoise is a leftover mineral from these practices

African Turquoise 12mm Round Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_4-15mm The opaque stone’s red colorAfrican 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.