MATTE African Turquoise 8mm Puff Coin 8-Inch - CLEARANCE L02 with a Mohs Hardness of

with a Mohs Hardness of 8

Named in honor of Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs

it is believed to bestow strength

It is a variety of banded Chalcedony with layers that may contain scarlet

It is a member of the Quartz family

MATTE African Turquoise 8mm Puff Coin 8-Inch - CLEARANCE L02 with a Mohs Hardness ofAfrican 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.