Nacozari Turquoise 3-6mm Blue Pebble Bead - 15-16 Inch ruby sapphire and short prismatic crystals

and short prismatic crystals

phlogopite

Micas are fairly light and relatively soft

The color of Smoky Quartz is due to natural irradiation and traces of aluminum within the crystal lattice of the stone

Nacozari Turquoise 3-6mm Blue Pebble Bead - 15-16 Inch ruby sapphire and short prismatic crystalsNacozari turquoise is a highly sought after, now rare gemstone from the Sonora region of Mexico, specifically near the town of Nacozari de Garca, south of Douglas, Arizona. Known for its vibrant sky blue to deep blue colorsoften compared to Sleeping Beauty turquoiseit frequently features a striking brown, black, or metallic pyrite matrix. Because the mine is closed, existing stocks of Nacozari turquoise are considered finite and collectible.