African Turquoise 8mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch 48hr_01202026 Red Creek Jasper is named

Red Creek Jasper is named for the Red River in china where the stone was recently discovered

The name "biotite" is used because these minerals generally cannot be distinguished without optical

although sometimes mistaken for Jasper

and chatoyancy

” Due to this variety of colors

African Turquoise 8mm Faceted Bicone - 15-16 Inch 48hr_01202026 Red Creek Jasper is namedAfrican Turquoise is not actually Turquoise, but rather a speckled teal Jasper found in Africa and often treated to simulate the beautiful blue to 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.