MATTE African Turquoise 10x14 Oval 8-Inch hps_03052026 Historically Opal was renowned as

Historically Opal was renowned as the “Queen of Gems” for its desirability and beauty

This dye was said to create Michelangelo’s favorite shade of blue

a form of silica with a cryptocrystalline structure that incorporates Moganite along with the Quartz

Distinctive for its purple-and-gray tones

The best available information indicates that the stone is a type of Dolomite that has been altered by volcanic activity

MATTE African Turquoise 10x14 Oval 8-Inch hps_03052026 Historically Opal was renowned asAfrican 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.