Sky Blue Hubei Turquoise 6-6.5mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Pink Opal Because of its softness

Because of its softness

with points at both ends (double terminated)

the resulting rock is dark gray to deep black in color and riddled with pits and holes where air was trapped in the stone

and considered a symbol of eternal life by the Egyptians as well as being a favorite jewel of Cleopatra

yellow or gray and occasionally translucent milky white

Sky Blue Hubei Turquoise 6-6.5mm Round Beads - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Pink Opal Because of its softnessHubei Turquoise is sourced from Hubei Province in Northern China, one of the most recognized turquoise producing regions in the world. This material is known for its vivid blues, rich greens, and bold black spiderweb matrixcreating highly distinctive, one of a kind beads. This collection features material sourced from the Joo shahn County mines, including the Chin goo 808 Mine, known for producing turquoise with strong color contrast and dramatic