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This 100% natural stone exists within the matrix of turquoise but is predominantly composed of other minerals (like magnesite), rather than true turquoise.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach cabochon is polished on the front \u0026amp; has been backed \u0026amp; stabilised with a high performance backing compound to add to the stone’s durability and life span.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that most of these cabs have some surface indents, markings \u0026amp; imperfections due to the organic nature of the stone (not a defect).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e : As per photo, flat back\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin \u003c\/strong\u003e: Hubei, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor size reference, the 20c Australian coin in the photo measures 28.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% natural (no treatment, no dye)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-----\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBACKING TURQUOISE - WHY \u0026amp; HOW?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacking turquoise is a process where a type of epoxy is applied to the back of natural turquoise so that it will be strong and can endure the lapidary process and be made into a cabochon for jewellery that will stand the test of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main reason for backing a natural stone is for strength. 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