White Buffalo 8x10mm Nugget Bead - 15-16 InchWhite Buffalo stone is a rare, white mineral predominantly composed of magnesite and quartz. Discovered in 1993, the only source for White Buffalo is the Otteson family's Dry Creek Mine in Tonopah, NV. Often mistakenly called "White Buffalo Turquoise," it is highly prized in Southwestern jewelry for its stark white color and black or brown spiderweb matrix, though it contains no copper. It is quite hard, typically ranging between 5. 5 and 7. 5 on the

It ranges from almost completely transparent to an almost opaque brownish to gray crystal

from pastel to bright to dark

created when silica hardens within the fissures of other stones

The cabochons you received will not be exactly what is show in the image

This stone is considered to have many different metaphysical properties

sometimes with a striking black or brown matrix therefore giving it a more traditional look with blue dominance

It occurs in a great variety of shapes and colors

simply put

It is believed to protect against threats and danger in high-risk situations

Ancient Egyptians believed Red Jasper to be connected to the fertilizing blood of Mother Isis

mossy greens

when it is low