African Turquoise 8mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch 48hr_five It is also one of

It is also one of the hardest

though it is referenced as a highly revered stone in much older Inuit tribal legends

Petrification occurs when the wood is covered by sedimentary rock

The stone includes shades of blue-gray

African Turquoise 8mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch 48hr_five It is also one ofAfrican 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.