Turquoise #290 | Number 8 Opal The Cut: Polished Seafoam Specimen

The Cut: Polished Seafoam Specimen

though we suggest to avoid putting natural pieces in an ultrasonic cleaner as some stones can be brittle

Zircon possesses two unique gemological qualities most gems do not: it has a high birefringence

Zircon ranks 6 to 7

Green demantoid garnet requires the most care

Turquoise #290 | Number 8 Opal The Cut: Polished Seafoam SpecimenThe Stone: Turquoise natural unstabilized The Weight: 11. 90 carats The Origin: Number 8 Mine, Nevada The Cut: Oval Cabochon Cut stone measurements: 21. 5mm x 15. 09mm x 6. 18mm About Turquoise: What once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem. Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity. Certain mines are