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TRQ118 Copper King Turquoise

$27.00 

From a collection labeled Copper King, this genuine turquoise is stabilized and believed to be from northern Mexico. This small piece is a strong cyan blue with a pitted texture and darker veining.

3cm x 2cm x 1.5cm
8.8g total

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.