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African Turquoise Gemstone Beads, Round, 4mm (strand)

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$8.29

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African turquoise is a descriptive name: it is not true turquoise, but actually a jasper found in Africa. These semiprecious beads have a matrix structure similar to that of turquoise, and are light bluish-green in color.The matrix in African turquoise is usually dark or black, and African turquoise beads provide a good substitute for genuine turquoise beads. As with many semiprecious gemstones, identifying a stone accurately can be tricky!African turquoise looks very similar to variquoise, a unique combination of variscite and turquoise found in Utah and Nevada.  See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item.
African turquoise is a descriptive name: it is not true turquoise, but actually a jasper found in Africa. These semiprecious beads have a matrix structure similar to that of turquoise, and are light bluish-green in color.The matrix in African turquoise is usually dark or black, and African turquoise beads provide a good substitute for genuine turquoise beads. As with many semiprecious gemstones, identifying a stone accurately can be tricky!African turquoise looks very similar to variquoise, a unique combination of variscite and turquoise found in Utah and Nevada.  See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item.
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21-884-125

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Description

African turquoise is a descriptive name: it is not true turquoise, but actually a jasper found in Africa. These semiprecious beads have a matrix structure similar to that of turquoise, and are light bluish-green in color.

The matrix in African turquoise is usually dark or black, and African turquoise beads provide a good substitute for genuine turquoise beads. As with many semiprecious gemstones, identifying a stone accurately can be tricky!

African turquoise looks very similar to variquoise, a unique combination of variscite and turquoise found in Utah and Nevada.


See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item.

Details

Sold by:
strand
Size:
Approx. 4mm
Additional Info:
92-112 beads, 16" strand
Country of Origin:
China
Style:
Smooth (Not Faceted)
Gemstone:
African Turquoise
Hole Size:
0.5-1.0mm

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