MATTE African Turquoise 10x14 Oval 8-Inch hps_03052026 ” Tourmaline is unusual in

” Tourmaline is unusual in that it is both pyroelectric and piezoelectric

translucent stone that can appear with such bright orange hues that the ancient Egyptians called it “the setting sun

Its name is derived from the Greek word for blood

The best available information indicates that the stone is a type of Dolomite that has been altered by volcanic activity

Distinctive for its purple-and-gray tones

MATTE African Turquoise 10x14 Oval 8-Inch hps_03052026 ” Tourmaline is unusual inAfrican 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.