Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted A Grade - 15-16 Inch

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Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) 5x8mm Rondelle Faceted A Grade - 15-16 InchPeruvian 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.

known as sheet silicates because they form in distinct layers

The name derives from the Greek word for “not intoxicated” and was once believed to prevent drunkenness and overindulgence

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and considered a symbol of eternal life by the Egyptians as well as being a favorite jewel of Cleopatra

It is extremely fracture to resistant and has been used for blades and other tools since Neolithic times

black with snowflake patterns

fluorophlogopite

users have reported feeling peacefully warm and joyful on using this stone in their homes

Hydrogrossular garnet is an especially rare gemstone

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and it is the official birthstone of that month