Jet 4mm Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch Shape_Barrel Noreena Jasper is a silicified

Noreena Jasper is a silicified pelite or mudstone mined in the Pilbara region of Western Australia

Canada in 1770 and named for the area

also known as Turbo marmoratus

Since Sonoran Gold Turquoise is a relatively new find and is not as widely available as other turquoise varieties it has limited supply

Turquoise is an ancient gemstone

Jet 4mm Rondelle Bead - 15-16 Inch Shape_Barrel Noreena Jasper is a silicifiedJet 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.