Extremely rare chinese Turtle Stone Bead

Stone Beads

China

Sapphire

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ca. 65x39mm

240gr

Extremely rare massive heavy chinese Turtle Stone Bead. Measurements are ca. 65x39mm, weight is ca. 240 gram. This stone contains a lot of iron and is therefore very massive and heavy. It belongs to the family of the siderite, septarian, concretion or moire stone. The veins are natural but the whole bead is shaped and polished. Stones like this are also called "turtle stone" because of the signature similar to turtles