Oltu Stone Tasbih With Snowflake Symbol

Oltu Stone Tasbih With Snowflake Symbol

Oltu Stone Tasbih With Snowflake Symbol with 925 sterling silver tassel.

• Beads Type: Oltu Stone
• Beads Count: 33 Beads
• Imame Material: 925 Sterling Silver

Made in Istanbul, Turkey.

What is Oltu Stone?

Oltu stone is a kind of jet (lignite) found in the region around Oltu town within Erzurum Province, eastern Turkey. The organic substance is used as a semi-precious gemstone in manufacturing jewelry.

It is a very dense mineral-like substance of the nature of coal that does not demonstrate crystallinity. It generally comes in black, but can also be velvet-black, blackish brown, grey or greenish.

Oltu stone’s most interesting characteristic is its softness when excavated. It only begins to harden when exposed to the air. For this reason, it can be carved very easily.