African Turquoise 10x14 Oval 8-Inch hps_01182024 Tourmaline has often been confused

Tourmaline has often been confused with other stones

Brazilian Amazonite is an opaque blue to green to light green stone

Black Spinel not only has the dark color

it is a relative newcomer to the gem market

this semi-precious variety of quartz is found in many locations around the world

African Turquoise 10x14 Oval 8-Inch hps_01182024 Tourmaline has often been confusedAfrican 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.