Copper Sunstone 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch 20210923 The name “Turritella” comes from

The name “Turritella” comes from the name of the genus of marine gastropod mollusks whose remains are seen within the stone

com originate in the Philippines or Indonesia

milky white and clear

as waters loosen and decompose the organic elements and replace them with silicate substances

Copper Sunstone 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch 20210923 The name “Turritella” comes fromSunstone, a variety of Feldspar, is aptly named for its shades of gold, orange, red and brown, as well as its iridescent sparkle. As the stone catches the light, inclusions of Goethite or Hematite refract the light between the layers of the crystal, producing the effect of the stone seeming to shine from within.