Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Blue which tends to be a

which tends to be a strong blue color

it is a relative newcomer to the gem market

Astrophyllite gets its name from the Greek words astron meaning "star" and phyllon meaning "leaf"

Quartz is the most common mineral found on the face of the earth and occurs in all environments and all rock types - sedimentary

A particularly soft stone

Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch Blue which tends to be aPeruvian Turquoise is also known as Turquoise Chrysocolla. Its attractive blue green provides a unique color to the mineral world. Peruvian Turquoise is an important ornamental mineral for jewelry and adorned the ceremonial dress of early native Inkas. It also brings good fortune and attracts healing spirits. Delicate veining, caused by impurities, is desired by some collectors as proof of a natural stone.