Egyptian Turquoise 6x8mm Barrel - 15-16 Inch Xinjiang the mineral was named for

the mineral was named for French paleontologist Eugene Durmortier (1803 to 1873)

" The "gift from the sun

Famous malachite mines in the Ural mountains of Russia once produced 20-ton blocks of the stone

It was named from the Latin "Thule" - which was a term used by ancient Greeks and Romans to refer to the then-little-known lands to the north or present day Scandinavia

This mineral forms in limestone and marble

Egyptian Turquoise 6x8mm Barrel - 15-16 Inch Xinjiang the mineral was named forEgyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ancient times for its vivid color and strength. For many years, mining rights were controlled by a single family, and much of the material was tied up by one company limiting availability in the open market. Authentic Egyptian Turquoise remains difficult to source, especially in bead form. This material is