However tanzanite can easily chip or break if knocked against a surface.
Rare blue diamond turquoise stone.
The mine is considered a hat mine of which there are very few.
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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A sky blue turquoise with minimal veining is typically considered to be the most valuable though in some countries blue turquoise with black veins or complex matrix.
Named for producing some of the hardest turquoise the blue diamond mine is located outside of austin nevada and was first mined in 1930.
A stabilized stone means soft low grade turquoise has gone through a special process that enhances its color and hardness.
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Still this rare stone makes a beautiful alternative to sapphire.
A hat mine is a small deposit of turquoise that you can cover with your hat.
Along with blue diamond mine stormy mountain is known for producing hard dark blue turquoise that includes a blotchy black chart matrix.
Intense blue and violet hues the result of heat treatment mimic fine sapphire at a fraction of the price.
Black chert is a host rock that attaches itself to this turquoise.
Its natural color ranges from sky blue to yellow green and its luster from waxy to subvitreous.
This mine is presently not active so it has particular appeal.
Borredo turquoise mountain and carico lake.
Blue diamond turquoise the blue diamond mine located in central nevada opened in the late 1950 s and was mined up to 1980.
It was first mined in the late 1950 s and production was stopped in 1980.
Many turquoise gemstones are greener than they are blue.
Blue diamond turquoise comes in blues and greens.
Royston turquoise with typical olive green characteristics.
Like many blue gemstones turquoise will typically have a noticeable touch of green.
The stone is turquoise an opaque mineral chemically a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum.
The extremely rare stone only one stone is mined for every 10 000 diamonds then became intensely sought after.
Found only in a small area of tanzania this stone s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years.
The blue diamond turquoise mine is located in central nevada.
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The turquoise came out in large plate form rather than in nuggets.
Blue gem s hardness and fine colors makes this turquoise much sought after by both jewelers and collectors.