Hubei Turquoise 5-10x10-16mm ONE-OF-A-KIND! Blue Graduated Barrel & Rice Beads - 15-16 Inch White Wood It is also referred to

It is also referred to as the Bailer Shell because fishermen have been known to use the shell to bail water out of leaking boats

Its name derives from the Sinhalese word “turamali

When tumbled it can have the look of polished steel

It is not possible to drive to the location of the mine so the material has to be hiked out of the area through rugged terrain

Hematite within the stone is responsible for its reddish and rusty colors

Hubei Turquoise 5-10x10-16mm ONE-OF-A-KIND! Blue Graduated Barrel & Rice Beads - 15-16 Inch White Wood It is also referred toONE OF A KIND! Hubei 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