Hubei Turquoise 3mm Round Banded - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_White African Opal without the play of color

without the play of color present in more precious varieties

brown and tan with some beads or inclusions of rust and rose

iron or manganese imp

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

angular fragments

Hubei Turquoise 3mm Round Banded - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_White African Opal without the play of colorHubei 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