African turquoise is a descriptive name and 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. Due to its durability and attractive color, we often have matte African turquoise in stock as well as highly polished African turquoise. African turquoise looks very similar to variquoise, a unique combination of variscite and turquoise found in Utah and Nevada.
Genuine turquoise is a soft stone (5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness), and jasper is harder (7 on the Mohs scale), making African turquoise a more durable stone than natural turquoise. As turquoise mines around the world are played out, we expect that African turquoise will continue to gain in popularity.
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Dakota Stones Matte African Turquoise 8mm Large-Hole Round Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$11.95Give your designs an organic look with these African Turquoise beads from Dakota Stones. Available by the strand, these gemstone beads are perfectly round in shape, so you can use them in all kinds of styles. Each bead features a wide stringing hole,... -
African Turquoise Gemstone Beads, Round, 10mm (strand)
$11.06African 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... -
African Turquoise Gemstone Beads, 8mm Round with Large Hole (strand)
$5.10African Turquoise BeadsAfrican turquoise is a descriptive name and 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. Jasper is... -
Dakota Stones 10x14mm Matte African Turquoise Jasper Oval Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$11.55For a fun look in your designs, try the Dakota Stones 10x14mm matte African Turquoise Jasper oval beads. Available by the strand, these gemstone beads feature a flat oval shape. They are bold in size, so you can showcase them in bracelets or long... -
Dakota Stones Matte African Turquoise 5 x 15mm Center-Drilled Flat Chip Bead Strand
Dakota Stones$13.95You'll love the organic style of these Dakota Stones beads. These beads feature a narrow oval chip shape. The stringing hole is drilled through the middle of the shape, so they are sure to stand out in designs. Layer them together for a modern look, or... -
Matte African Turquoise Gemstone Beads, 8mm Round with Large Hole (strand)
$4.80African Turquoise BeadsAfrican turquoise is a descriptive name and 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...