Composition: stone (magnesite or “howlite”) Production method: handmade Condition: very good Dimensions: 19 cm Color: turquoise Marking: none Country: USA Period: 1990-2000 Market value: 10-20 EUR
The bracelet is stretchy. The stone is not natural turquoise, but dyedmagnesite or“howlite” ( a natural mineral whose full name is calcium borosilicate hydroxide). Bright, even “spiderweb”-like veins are visible – they are regular and contrasting, which is typical of dyed “howlite” or magnesite.