Tonopah, Nevada
This is sometimes called Ribbon Turquoise after the ribbon-like veins in the stone & most are found in the famous Royston & Pilot Mountain Mines. Host rocks for the deposits are limestone, shale, chert, intrusive bodies or metamorphosed volcanic & sedimentary rocks. These pieces were once cast aside for their lack of turquoise, but gradually gained popularity for their distinctive appearance.
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