Real Turquoise Black Backed Nuggets Freeform - Sold by the Stone!

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Turquoise Nuggets, mined in Kingman, Arizona, displays a beautiful turquoise-blue color and a distinctive black matrix. The matrix patterns vary greatly, making each stone unique; the black color of the veining is a beautiful variation from the typical matrix colors of red, brown or gold. Turquoise is one of the birthstones for December.

Turquoise is a soft, opaque gemstone that takes a good polish. The blue color comes from the presence of copper; green tones are provided by iron traces. Natural turquoise is untreated, chemically or otherwise. Treatments for turquoise include electrochemical enhancement to improve color and stabilization with resin that darken and harden stone. Individual types of turquoise are usually named according to their source.

Freeform cut sizes range from 3-4mm to 8-10mm

Sold by the Stone.