Traditional Style Turquoise Necklace
SKU:
B995_B
$88.00
$88.00
per item
This necklace is strung with beautiful blue turquoise magnesite slabs and colorful pecten shell heishi, finished with silver plated findings and a fancy clasp. The 27ΒΌ" necklace starts with 11mm stones, graduating to 32mm. Only 1 available.
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Magnesite, which is a magnesium carbonate, is found in both a crystalline (very rare) form as well as a noduled mass which resembles “brains” or chewing gum. While its main color is white, Magnesite can also be found in grey, yellow or brown. Because of its similarities to Turquoise, Magnesite (as well as Howlite) is very often dyed blue to create a more economical version of Turquoise.
Work with Magnesite when you need to feel calm, especially when over-worked, over-stressed and trying to keep up with the demands of family. Magnesite opens up the Crown and Third Eye chakras to enhance deep relaxation during yoga, meditation and creative visualization, as it quiets the mind, thus enabling new ideas, thoughts and visions to come forward. It can also work well with the Heart chakra by encouraging unconditional, heart-felt love.
Physically, Magnesite may help lower cholesterol levels; relieves migraines and headaches; reduces body odor; strengthens bones and teeth; regulates extremes in body temperature and helps with PMS symptoms.
Note: Because it is soft and easily scratched, it may be best to keep your Magnesite in a soft pouch when not in use.
Is Magnesite real turquoise? The answer is no. Magnesite is not real turquoise. However, many jewelry artists use this semi-precious gemstone because of its likeness to genuine turquoise, when it's dyed turquoise! I use it in many of my designs, as well as genuine turquoise. I will state in my listings whether or not my design is made with turquoise magnesite or genuine turquoise. However, if you aren't prudent, you could be buying either turquoise magnesite (or howlite) - thinking that it is genuine turquoise.
Magnesite has the same crystal structure as calcite. It usually forms when magnesium-rich rocks, such as serpentine or dolomite, are exposed to carbon dioxide-rich water. Magnesite has the same hardness and texture as turquoise and marble. It has a dull luster to it, sometimes looking like unglazed porcelain. The most common color is white although the mineral can also be colorless, yellow, gray, tan or pink. Because it is porous, a piece of untreated magnesite can stick to the tongue when licked! When placed under shortwave UV light, magnesite fluoresces brightly - in fact, UV lights are sometimes used to find the mineral deep in caves where it is mined. It can be found in many countries in Europe and Africa, in Brazil, China, Korea and the United States. Since magnesite is magnesium rich, it is often used in the production of Epsom salts and fireworks
Work with Magnesite when you need to feel calm, especially when over-worked, over-stressed and trying to keep up with the demands of family. Magnesite opens up the Crown and Third Eye chakras to enhance deep relaxation during yoga, meditation and creative visualization, as it quiets the mind, thus enabling new ideas, thoughts and visions to come forward. It can also work well with the Heart chakra by encouraging unconditional, heart-felt love.
Physically, Magnesite may help lower cholesterol levels; relieves migraines and headaches; reduces body odor; strengthens bones and teeth; regulates extremes in body temperature and helps with PMS symptoms.
Note: Because it is soft and easily scratched, it may be best to keep your Magnesite in a soft pouch when not in use.
Is Magnesite real turquoise? The answer is no. Magnesite is not real turquoise. However, many jewelry artists use this semi-precious gemstone because of its likeness to genuine turquoise, when it's dyed turquoise! I use it in many of my designs, as well as genuine turquoise. I will state in my listings whether or not my design is made with turquoise magnesite or genuine turquoise. However, if you aren't prudent, you could be buying either turquoise magnesite (or howlite) - thinking that it is genuine turquoise.
Magnesite has the same crystal structure as calcite. It usually forms when magnesium-rich rocks, such as serpentine or dolomite, are exposed to carbon dioxide-rich water. Magnesite has the same hardness and texture as turquoise and marble. It has a dull luster to it, sometimes looking like unglazed porcelain. The most common color is white although the mineral can also be colorless, yellow, gray, tan or pink. Because it is porous, a piece of untreated magnesite can stick to the tongue when licked! When placed under shortwave UV light, magnesite fluoresces brightly - in fact, UV lights are sometimes used to find the mineral deep in caves where it is mined. It can be found in many countries in Europe and Africa, in Brazil, China, Korea and the United States. Since magnesite is magnesium rich, it is often used in the production of Epsom salts and fireworks