Hubei Turquoise 4mm Blue Green Round 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

also known as the Stone Age

Preservation is enabled by a lack of oxygen

Legend has it that the stone is the petrified remains of ancient dragons

it is believed to bestow strength

a silicate of calcium and magnesium -- from western Canada

It is also said to aid artists in the emotional process of bringing forth authentic and vulnerable work

magnesium and other metals that give it its color

Azurite is a Copper carbonate mineral that forms in masses

known for its incredible hardness

currently believed to be due to the presence of a copper-based mineral such as Malachite or Azurite

Each strand reflects the unique mineral composition of the region

It is composed of silicon dioxide