Hubei Turquoise 8-11x10-12mm Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68404 may_chrysoprase Wild Horse has a hardness

Wild Horse has a hardness of 4

consisting of opaque rust to red glass with tiny flecks of glittering copper suspended within it

creating a unique "marbled" look

the mine is one of the largest and oldest producers of American turquoise

These needle to like black inclusions of Tourmaline are quite striking within the clear

Hubei Turquoise 8-11x10-12mm Nugget Beads - 15-16 Inch - 68404 may_chrysoprase Wild Horse has a hardnessHubei 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