Collection: White Buffalo Turquoise

White Buffalo Turquoise is a unique stone known for its striking white to cream color with black or brown matrix. It’s often mistaken for turquoise but is actually a form of calcite with a turquoise-like appearance. White Buffalo Turquoise is primarily found in the Tonopah, Nevada region in the United States. The mine where it is sourced is known as the White Buffalo Mine. The stone has been used in Native American jewelry for decades, prized for its unique appearance and rarity. This means it is relatively soft compared to other gemstones and requires careful handling and setting in jewelry to prevent scratching or damage. White Buffalo Turquoise typically has a hardness of around 3 to 4 on the Mohs scale.