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This genuine piece of turquoise is from Cananea in Sonora, Mexico. It is a fairly round piece with a waxy lustre and some pitting in an even-toned, opaque, bright blue.
3.5cm x 3cm x 2cm
21g
Turquoise is a microcrystalline phosphate mineral that has been used for jewelry and adornment since the fifth millennium BC. Its classic blue color comes primarily from copper, with the different shades resulting from the presence of other metals like iron or aluminum.