The extremely rare stone only one stone is mined for every 10 000 diamonds then became intensely sought after.
Rare blue diamond turquoise stone.
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Turquoise is generally a naturally soft porous stone that sustains damage in the cutting process only the truly rare good stuff can be cut and shaped for jewelry without any kind of enhancement first.
This mine is considered a hat mine of which there are very few.
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Royston turquoise with typical olive green characteristics.
Its natural color ranges from sky blue to yellow green and its luster from waxy to subvitreous.
Blue gem s hardness and fine colors makes this turquoise much sought after by both jewelers and collectors.
Named for producing some of the hardest turquoise the blue diamond mine is located outside of austin nevada and was first mined in 1930.
Borredo turquoise mountain and carico lake.
Black chert is a host rock that attaches itself to this turquoise.
The mine is considered a hat mine of which there are very few.
However tanzanite can easily chip or break if knocked against a surface.
The blue diamond turquoise mine is located in central nevada.
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A hat mine is a small deposit of turquoise that you can cover with your hat.
Pure blue turquoise is quite rare.
Blue diamond turquoise comes in blues and greens.
Still this rare stone makes a beautiful alternative to sapphire.
It was first mined in the late 1950 s and production was stopped in 1980.
The turquoise came out in large plate form rather than in nuggets.
Along with blue diamond mine stormy mountain is known for producing hard dark blue turquoise that includes a blotchy black chart matrix.
The stone is turquoise an opaque mineral chemically a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum.
In 2003 very similar turquoise colored tourmalines were found at mines in the.
Stormy mountain turquoise mine is located in elko county northeastern nevada.
This mine is presently not active so it has particular appeal.
Intense blue and violet hues the result of heat treatment mimic fine sapphire at a fraction of the price.
Found only in a small area of tanzania this stone s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years.
Blue diamond turquoise the blue diamond mine located in central nevada opened in the late 1950 s and was mined up to 1980.
A stabilized stone means soft low grade turquoise has gone through a special process that enhances its color and hardness.