New Jade 12mm Round - 8-Inch Strands R1397 This turquoise is known for

This turquoise is known for having a higher silica content than many other types

and short prismatic crystals

When it is placed in a room

Calcite is the one of the most common minerals

New Jade 12mm Round - 8-Inch Strands R1397 This turquoise is known forJade is the industry name for this beautiful green stone. Ours is actually a Serpentine, but takes a trained eye and a microscope to discern the difference between this material and the Jade it is named after. It is extremely tough and resistant to fracture and has been used to make choppers and blades since Neolithic times. It has been said that it brings strength and longevity to the wearer. It protects against failure and misfortune.