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Turquoise Amethyst and Lapis Bracelet Item # B418BR Colorful gemstone bracelet features 7-8mm stabilized turquoise, 6mm amethyst, and 4mm lapis lazuli. |
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Amethyst is a purple quartz crystal. (Point of a massive amethyst crystal shown.) Much of the gem amethyst comes from Brazil, but amethyst is also found in Zambia and other parts of the world. |
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Turquoise is a hydrated copper aluminium phosphate mineral. We use turquoise that has been 'stabilized', which improves the durability of the stone. More info on the grades of turquoise here. |
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Lapis, or lapis lazuli has one of the oldest histories of a mineral being used as a gemstone. Lapis is a stone consisting of primarily lazurite (the pretty blue stuff), with small amounts of calcite and pyrite. The finest lapis comes from Afghanistan, where mines have been producing quality gemstones for thousands of years. |
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Gemstone bead items handcrafted by Marcus and Amy Berkner
1685 Norkenzie Rd
Eugene Oregon 97401
(541) 345-4231
Created on ... March 11, 2002
Last update ... May 1, 2008
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