L13 - Moon River Mine TurquoiseAll NATURAL TURQUOISE from the Moon River Mine in the Qingu Mining District. This is stone #13 in the photo (marked with the brass number).

Each piece is unique

Its cultural significance in Central Asian traditions adds depth

Transformed into durable chalcedony/quartz (Mohs 6

Initial testing has shown that some of this material has opalized in its formation and is comprised primarily of calcium calcite and iron

Mined only during winter due to environmental constraints

The most unusual feature of the variscite is its association with gold

enhanced by the subtle web-like patterns characteristic of premium Egyptian material

Blue Moon Turquoise

Total weight in this parcel is 1013 cts

much more fine grained and takes a high lustrous polish

Each cabochon is hand-selected and expertly cut into smooth

and so happy to offer these to you