Turquoise

Turquoise

Sources: United States, Egypt, Mexico, China, Iran, Peru, Poland, Russia, France, Tibet, Afghanistan, Arabia
Composition: CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O
Mohs Hardness: 5 - 6
Chakra(s): Heart, Throat
Astrological Compatibility: Sagittarius
Treats/Benefits: Detox, Immune System, Respiratory
  • Provides solace for the spirit and well-being for the body.
  • It assists creative problem-solving and calms the nerves when public speaking.
  • Aids with depression and exhaustion.
  • A symbol of friendship that also stimulates romantic love.

 

African Turquoise

Sources: South Africa

Mineral Type: Jasper

Composition: SiO2

Mohs Hardness: 7

Chakra(s): Throat, Third Eye

Astrological Compatibility: Cancer, Capricorn

Treats/Benefits: Digestive Tract, Dispels Bloating, Heals Ailments of the Upper Torso, Purifying Organs, Reduces Toxicity and Inflammation, Skin Disorders

  • Encourages growth and development which opens, clears and focuses the mind.
  • Brings reassurance as one explores new opportunities, promoting structure, wisdom, balance and prosperity.
  • Allows one to make necessary changes in life and awakens the soul to its intended purpose.
  • Eases mood swings, soothes irritation, heals depression and inspires hope in the future.
  • Gives the strength to overcome hopeless situations, while allowing space for thought on the work required to turn things around in one’s favor.
  • Encourages a positive outlook on life, lightness in one’s spirit, energy in the body, and aids in manifesting a new life.

 

Boulder Turquoise (Ribbon Turquoise)

Sources: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico
  • While maintaining the spiritual properties of traditional raw turquoise, Boulder Turquoise originates in the famous Royston Mine.
  • The uniqueness of the patterns that map through the Boulder Turquoise really give it a distinctive flare with dueling sky-blue, sea-foam greens, and a gritty amber.
  • Also known as Ribbon Turquoise.

 

Dry Creek Turquoise

Sources: Outside of Austin, Nevada in Lander County
  • The Dry Creek Turquoise mine was first discovered by Nevada’s Shoshone Native American Tribe.
  • Dry Creek is a creamy blue stone with a golden or cocoa brown matrix but tends to display extreme variation depending on the area in which it is mined.
  • The stone forms where there are few heavy metals present, which is a rare occurrence for Turquoise, giving Dry Creek its rich creamy color.
  • To date, no other vein of this turquoise has been discovered anywhere else, when the vein runs dry, it will be dry forever.

 

Kingman Turquoise

Sources: Arizona
  • The Kingman Turquoise Mine was first discovered and mined by the Anasazi (Ancient Pueblo culture) long before the arrival of European settlers in the region.
  • The mine is located in North-West Arizona, in Mojave County; it is one of the largest turquoise mines in North America.
  • With Kingman Turquoise’s distinctive sky-blue color and black matrix its reigns supreme in quality and character, it is often processed for use noting its porous texture but smooth finish.

 

Number 8 Turquoise

Sources: Eureka County, Nevada
  • First Discovered in 1925 and first mined in 1929, the Number 8 Turquoise mine is home to a Turquoise which displays a spider-web matrix of colors ranging from golden brown to black with a contrasting powder blue and green foreground.
  • Pieces with either the red or black spider-web matrix are the most rare and sought after.
  • Because the Eureka County mine was closed in 1976, it is now known as one of the most rare and exquisite types of Turquoise in the world, if you can find any.

 

Royston Turquoise

Sources: Royston District near Tonepah, Nevada
  • “Royston Turquoise,” originally consisted of four old Turquoise claims: Bunker Hill, Easter Blue, Oscar Wehrend, and Royal Blue.
  • Lynn Otteson moved to Tonopah, Nevada to mine Royston Turquoise in 1958 and the family have been Turquoise Minors since.
  • Royston Turquoise is known worldwide for having a wide range of Turquoise colors from a beautiful soft blue to emerald greens.
  • The color of Royston Turquoise often runs together in the same rock creating some of the most spectacular Turquoise stones on earth.

 

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

Sources: Now-Closed Sleeping Beauty Mine outside Globe, Arizona
  • Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is highly sought after for its pure sky-blue color with little to no inclusions.
  • It earned its namesake from the mountain in which it was mined that resembled a sleeping woman.
  • Its status as such a desirable stone stems from its stable nature which requires only the slightest polishing and processing it for jewelry.
  • Because this stone’s mine is closed there is only a fixed amount of this gem in circulation today.

 

Sunnyside Turquoise

Sources: Sunnyside Mine near Tuscarora, Nevada
  • As a rare species of Turquoise, Sunnyside Turquoise is no longer being mined in Tuscarora, Nevada.
  • Though Sunnyside Turquoise was mined until the 1970’s, the mine has since been transformed into a privately owned gold mine.
  • With its characteristic hardness and spider-web matrix ranging from golden brown to black, these stones can be a light or dark blue or blue accented green.