NG3036 Blue-Green Turquoise 10mm Tapered Oval Barrel Magnesite Gemstone Beads 8"

Magnesite Turquoise Beads  Typically white in color, magnesite ranges from yellow to white to grey in its natural form.  Magnesite is stabilized for added strength and durability and has a hardness and texture similar to turquoise and marble.   Use: The dyed blue-green color makes it an economical substitution for high-end turquoise and it is popular in a wide range of jewelry styles.  Shape: Tapered Oval Barrel  Color: Blue-Green Turquoise Magnesite gemstone beads are color-enhanced to a beautiful blue color resembling natural turquoise.  Appearance: Exhibits little to no matrix The gemstone naturally creates the dark to light brown veining, or matrix. The amount of matrix can vary greatly between stones.  Enhancements: Dyed & Stabilized Dyed & stabilized to improve color, durability, hardness & polish. Stabilized turquoise magnesite is created by adding a clear resin to the stone to enhance the color and increase the hardness.  Magnesite is very porous allowing the resin to fill the tiny holes and crevices to form a firm stabilized stone.  Dyed stones are treated with a colored resin instead of clear.  Approximate Size: 10x9mm - 11x9mm  Approximate Hole Size: 1mm  Hole Orientation: Center-Drilled, Lengthwise  Quantity: Sold Per 8-inch Strand May be on temporary strand or equal in loose beads (Approximately 20 Beads)  Due to the nature of this bead, no two are alike and varies in shape and matrix  Picture represents entire lot - Strand to be shipped selected at random