Jet 6mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch CutDouble and because its hardness has

and because its hardness has made the stone perfect for beads and cabochons

gray and white and its swirling

Turquoise is formed when water passes through aluminous rock where copper and other minerals are present

One of its aliases is Inca Rose

it makes it easier to polish and brings out the vibrant colors

Jet 6mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch CutDouble and because its hardness hasJet is a mineraloid gemstone, formed from wood that has decayed under extreme pressure, over the course of millions of years. Because it is relatively soft, it is easily carved and shaped. Jet is made from wood, and this can be confirmed under magnification, as it preserves the original cellular structure of the wood from which it formed.