Details
Stone Type:
Turquoise
Stone Cut:
Cabochon
Stone Color:
Blue
Stone Shape:
Free Form
Stone Dimensions:
30mm x 16mm x 7mm
Stone Weight:
24.6 carats
Stone Treatment:
None
Stone Origin:
Nevada
SKU: GE100
Description
These stones are very rare and seldom come to market as the mine has had very limited production.
This is a larger elongated oval stone, very thick. This type of turquoise is very hard with a higher silica content and takes a beautiful polish.
Measurements: 30mm x 16mm x 7mm
Weight: 24.6 carats
Stone Lore:
Candelaria Turquoise is one of the rarest turquoise stones in the world. The mine had a very limited production of turquoise as it was primarily a metal ore mine and the turquoise originated from a very inaccessible part of the mine. The mine opened in 1863 and is located in Nevada, USA.
