Turquoise and Spiny Oyster 4mm Heishi -15-16 Inch Drop Pendant depositing copper and other elements

depositing copper and other elements that gradually develop into turquoise

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Turquoise and Spiny Oyster 4mm Heishi -15-16 Inch Drop Pendant depositing copper and other elementsTurquoise is an ancient gemstone, one of the first known to man. Known to Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago, Turquoise is now mined all over the world. Turquoise is formed when water passes through aluminous rock where copper and other minerals are present. The deposits within the rock become Turquoise after a chemical reaction occurs over long periods of time. Natural Turquoise may be cut and polished, but will not be chemically