White Howlite 6mm Round Matte Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Stone Type_DZI which is not Jasper but

which is not Jasper but rather a combination of Feldspar and Quartz

forming Tektite

These rough specimens are mined all over the globe and hand selected for Dakota Stones product line

Gem Silica occurs in a vivid blue green color due to the presence of copper in the stone and is free of inclusions of other minerals

the Sun Stone

White Howlite 6mm Round Matte Large Hole Beads - 8 Inch Stone Type_DZI which is not Jasper butWhite Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or light gray with gray, black or brown veins running through it in web to like patterns. Because of its softness, Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise. Approximate Hole Diameter: 2mm