Hubei Turquoise 3mm Round Banded - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_White African Opal The fibrous asbestos inclusions in

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

it was thought to have fallen approximately 800

with darker shades being higher in value

or in the vesicles and intergranular spaces of rhyolite

angular fragments

Hubei Turquoise 3mm Round Banded - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_White African Opal The fibrous asbestos inclusions inHubei 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