White Buffalo Turquoise - The Sacred White Stone

White Buffalo is a white calcium mineral variant, chemically a magnesite or dolomite, that belongs to the same geological family as turquoise. It displays a pure white to cream body accented by striking black spiderweb, vein or blotch matrix patterns. The stone is sourced exclusively from the Otteson family mine in Nevada, giving it a single‑mine provenance that makes it rarer than most turquoise, which is mined worldwide. Material labelled as White Buffalo from other locations is typically an imitation or a different mineral entirely. Collectors value White Buffalo for its distinctive appearance and cultural resonance, the name referencing the sacred white buffalo of Plains Indian tradition. It is widely used in Southwest jewelry, especially in silver settings where the contrast between bright metal, white stone and dark matrix creates a dramatic effect.