Bring fascinating style to designs with these Dakota Stones beads. These gemstone beads are perfectly round in shape and would look great in matching necklace and bracelet sets. The beads feature turquoise color with a brown and black matrix. This stone is mined in Africa and is actually a type of spotted teal Jasper rather than turquoise. It is given its industry name because the matrix structure and shade is similar to that of turquoise. It has a Mohs hardness of 6. Metaphysical Properties: Often called the stone of evolution, African Turquoise Jasper encourages growth and development not only in the body, but in the mind. Some spiritualists believe that it will attract money to the wearer.
Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from piece to piece. Each strand includes approximately 24 beads.