MATTE African Turquoise 12mm Coin 8-Inch - CLEARANCE 6x8-10x12mm manganese and other metallic oxides

manganese and other metallic oxides captured during the forming of the rock

Australian Butter Jasper is a relatively new variation of Jasper that definitely meets that criteria

Formed deep underground during the cooling of magma

a green-colored mineral

Its colors include burnt red

MATTE African Turquoise 12mm Coin 8-Inch - CLEARANCE 6x8-10x12mm manganese and other metallic oxidesAfrican 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.