MATTE African Turquoise 8mm Large Hole Round 8-Inch Red Garnet meaning it forms by replacing

meaning it forms by replacing another mineral’s crystal structure atom by atom with its own crystal structure

gray and peach

Usually found near copper deposits

decays and is exposed to mineral-rich water

madre xacao or madre de cacao

MATTE African Turquoise 8mm Large Hole Round 8-Inch Red Garnet meaning it forms by replacingAfrican 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.