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they are found together, often near copper deposits in Arizona, they are called
This mine is currently owned by Phelps Dodge. Because of its rich brown colors and ease of carving, antler is a preferred medium
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body, enhances well-being, and reduces toxins. Magnesite is sometimes erroneously called "white turquoise". jewelry has been found in ancient Egyptian and prehistoric European burials. dark lime green. from Western Australia. silver - Stone stone with interior fracturing of light which results in a play of color. is a semi-precious stone found only in South Africa. 10,000 to 40,000 years old. denim material, hence the name. It is harder Herbs- Aventurine comes in many colors: pink , red-brown, yellow, gray, the edges of chert are very sharp. Items - Animal Marble (also called Mexican Onyx and Oriental Alabaster) is a type of calcite, any pattern of markings, that makes it desirable. The term Zebra Stone brings out your intuition, tenderness, gentleness and love. Feng The mine remained a well-kept secret until 1997 when the miner visited the Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque and asked why the museum didn't display turquoise from Lincoln County, New Mexico. Pipes, Smudging It shines up very nicely. Items - Bracelets- is a very soft stone composed primarily of talc. Dark yellow-gold and red dinosaur bone is also found, but is more rare. or pennant from which it get its name.
Travertine Vintage, Copper It is said that Some and character, from green to yellow, with browns, black and whites. Us |Articles| and Spectator- Drawstring- - Copper- France, India, Venezuela, Germany, the U.S.A. and elsewhere. It Necklaces- Silver- In addition to producing a distinctive stone, the Cerrillos turquoise mine is the oldest mine of any kind in North America. Onyx Marble Carico Lake turquoise is named after the location of its mine on a dried up lake bed in a high, cool area of Lander County, Nevada. It is used to clear away negative energies, helping to remove not only negativity The rare yellow-green color of the turquoise comes from the zinc content. lab opal. veinlets. dog, whose coat pattern it resembles. It Darker shades can resemble green turquoise. is the most common mineral in the pyroxene family. It stimulates creativity and success. Fossilized ivory is very old ivory (from hematite is derived from the Greek word for blood, likely because powdered hematite This mine is currently active and is worked by one family. illegal elephant ivory so prevents elephants from being killed for the ivory in - Bear Bargain- The The early Mississippian Stone (Mohave Stone)A It's considered a millions of years ago along shallow lake edges in the Green River Formation in Thus, moonstone is believed red, or tan markings in a color pattern that resembles the fur of a leopard. which refers to the hard white seeds which resemble elephant ivory. Today, people around the world They are formed when hot lava shoots into the air and quickly Most of the Zuni fetish carvings seen are carved from fossilized walrus ivory. DVDs, horse- - Post Kachinas- It resembles White Buffalo but is much softer, more porous and not as brilliant craftsmen have been using stones and shells in bracelets, necklaces, earrings, It is light to dark green, sometimes banded with darker and lighter Discovered in 1993, they were not sure what it was. Natural hematite is a minor gem material wheels- Prayer with blue and green dyes to make it resemble the colors of natural turquoise. wearing tagua would live in harmony and always be loved by their family and friends. by the Otteson family. - Ceremonial NutA chalcedony (quartz) that contains small flecks of various materials such as mica, Blossom- Sterling Also called The turquoise is of good quality and is a high blue color with an intermittent black or brown, non-webbed matrix. for jewelry such as rings and bracelets but it is used in earrings, brooches and claw- Charm The Ajax mine is located in south-central Nevada in the Royston area. marble often shows on cross-section. it is composed of crystals so fine that they cannot be seen as distinct particles Earrings- The matrix runs from a complimentary light yellow, gray or black color. extenders- Pin Read: Mammoth and mastodon ivory are approx. The area where the mine is located is called the Blue Ridge in Crescent Valley. Because of its hardness, it was decided to send it to have it assayed and it was in fact, as thought, turquoise. . and selling new, vintage, pawn, and antique Native American jewelry we have seen
The nuts are harvested from the ground without any harm to the tree. Darker color chert is often referred to as flint. Cerrillos turquoise is a very hard stone that takes a good polish. In the Middle . - Bargain Dolls, Dolls, Some show very intricate suture patterns, which are created by the complex walls dividing the inside of the shell. Royston turquoise is known for its beautiful colors ranging from deep forest green to rich, light blues set off by a heavy, brown matrix. AbaloneA Mr. Jack is now deceased, but his daughter continues to operate the mine. of the Latin word lapis ("stone") and the Arabian name azul, meaning "blue." silver household items, Ornaments- Animal occur in the area.Zebra It is gray to green in color, AzuriteAzurite
Malachite is a copper ore that comes in a brilliant green marked with bands of contrasting shades of the same green. It is very popular for carving fetishes. resembles both turquoise and malachite and has often been substituted for these It is usually cut as The varied colors of petrified The most well known source of jet is along the eastern coast of Yorkshire, England and there are large deposits in Utah. Their closest relative is the chambered Nautilus from the Pacific and Indian oceans. Azurite is a copper ore and occurs in a vivid blue. He later returned with samples and the Lowry family, owner's of the Turquoise Museum, acquired the claim. It is a excellent substitute for
fossilized ivory does not involve the killing of animals it can legally be traded It ranges in color from yellowish green to Malachite LarimarLarimar are Precious Coral, Ox Blood Coral, and Fire Coral. A distinctive characteristic of moonstone is a glow or shimmer that seems - Kachinas is a porous borate mineral that often appears in irregular nodules resembling It is a truly beautiful stone. NOT Dooney bags- Over . Read more about Turquoise quality and grades. Ancient people skillfully broke chips off the edges of obsidian pieces to make translucent, semiprecious variety of the silica mineral chalcedony with physical Buffalo. Moonstone Powdered hematite is used for chalk, paint pigments, and red rouge Ornaments- Pendants, DVDs, Coral, Red Coral (also called Red Branch Coral)Red Coral is the common is an easy gemstone to indentify because of its violet to purple color an distinctive "Royal Azel". Fox is on of Nevada's most productive turquoise mines. LabradoriteLabradorite is partly the result of vegetable decomposition, which is very unusual for gemstones. Lapis has been highly prized since ancient Babylonian and Egyptian times. Malachite is often found in copper producing areas such as Russia, Mexico, Australia, England, Southwest U.S. and notably Zaire is a major producer today. Obsidian forms in many colors It is mined around the Acoma Pueblo region, among other places, thus the The Kingman mine is located in Mohave County in western Arizona.
Lander Blue turquoise is the foremost of collectible turquoise there is today and the most expensive per ounce. quartz. Along with Blue Diamond mine, Stormy Mountain is known for producing hard, dark blue turquoise that includes a blotchy, black chart matrix that resembles storm clouds. A light, relatively hard yet fragile mineral, Jasper Leopard jasper is a cream to tan to pink rhyolite with black, white, Today, the Lost Mine of Enchantment produces a medium grade turquoise that often shows a deep green color with tan or golden brown matrix. It is made up of 80% silica and 20% resin and is an economical option It has historically been quarried in England, Italy, Algeria, the depression when valuable materials were scarce, Native American craftsmen deep purple but it comes in a variety of colors such as blue, green, yellow, pink, Lakota Fossil Never clean malachite with any product containing ammonia. A limited amount of lapis mined in the western It is lovely, deep, rich purple to purple red in color. Owyhee Picture Jasper, from the Owyhee mountain It is said to raise it is taken.
Read: Malachite, copper carbonate, is a secondary copper mineral found in oxidized copper Alabaster Picasso By definition turquoise contains copper (it is a copper aluminium RockFish Rock is a form of serpentine. Typically, light-sky blue with a dark brown to black matrix. For thousands Rings- The Lander Blue mine only gave 98 pounds of turquoise which amounts to about two buckets. It has been marketed under names such as Aurora and Stone Cabin. and Groups- Fish Dinosaur "gem bone" is from the Jurassic Age and is from 136,000,000 to 145,000,000 Stone also refers to a black and white stone from the vicinity of Prescott, Arizona The Dry Creek turquoise mine is located on the Shoshone Indian Reservation near Battle Mountain, Nevada. It is one of the oldest turquoise mined in Nevada. to a light source agate will appear foggy or show a small amount of light passing Salmon Bolo CarnelianA extremely sharp tools and weapons such as knives, arrowheads, spears and scrapers. Two separate mines are currently active in the area both under the Cripple Creek name. This turquoise is rare and a true collectible addition to your turquoise jewelry collection. They were called Buffalo stones because of their resemblance to the North American Bison. because in ancient Greece amethyst was believed to protect the wearer from drunkenness. Quartz is a crystalline mineral that come in many Bowls- White Buffalo Stone (sometimes erroneously called "White Turquoise) scenery. was properly identified. It can contain insects, small Obsidian bailers or boat shell because early seafarers used large specimens of these shells of either sex. the subject and can not say which is true. In and banded colors include shades of yellow, pink, red, gray, and green. rings and other hand made jewelry for a very long time. It is a translucent crystal, which can be polished and faceted to form striking This mine is one of the largest in North America and is relatively abundant and affordable. American artists either by itself or as spacers with other materials such as turquoise, Coral is formed from a colony of marine invertebrates that is primarily a skeletal calcium carbonate gem. the wood in solution with the silica. who consider it a sacred material and use it to carve pipes and other ceremonial It is found in all colors of the rainbow. This is a valuable addition to your turquoise jewelry collection. Pueblo people mined the are extensively between 1300 and 1600 A.D. Pueblo miners from the San Marcos Pueblo, who later moved to the Santo Domingo Pueblo south of Santa Fe, most heavily worked the mine. Matrix is the host rock, mother rock. The Royston district is still producing some turquoise of high quality but in limited amounts. Rings- ; clean it only with a soft, dry cloth to maintain its shine. Obsidian is a shiny volcanic - Beaded Early on it was thought to be an emerald, then peridot and still later, Sugilite is named for the Japanese petrologist who discovered it, Kenichi Sugi. The turquoise obtained here by the early Pueblo miners was traded from Mexico to the Midwest and from the east and west coasts. It is mined in Brazil, Madagascar, India, Germany and several parts Fire agate has been found in significant to originate from deep within the stone rather than on the surface. bi-colored, streaked, mottled, banded or spotted and it has a slippery, snake-like
These snails are carnivorous use dye to achieve different colors Sterling Opal color is the result diffraction It occurs in a range of changing "black moonstone" which has a bluish inclusions. Earrings- Red
Rainbow The darker variety is known as mine in Alberta, Canada have an outer shell thats irridescent or opalized.
Abalone is a mollusk shell that has been used for personal and ceremonial adornment since early times. Fish A lapis gemstone won't fade in light but it is easily scratched Aristotle, Pliny and other early writers refer to stones that must have been turquoise. in South Africa, and who discovered this mineral in 1774. is general term for any one of a number of semi-precious gemstones, such as jasper, is a rich royal blue mineral that together with hauyne, nosean and lazurite is Dark green serpentine marble is frequently referred to mind bringing about self-acceptance. Dolls, Dooney
heart, larynx, thymus, and thyroid. coral is usually stabilized with resin to strengthen the material, provide a surface and Tote- Surrey- Tortoise Pearls - Extenders Kits- Lakota Mother of pearl is often inlaid with turquoise, jet and coral in Zuni jewelry and contemporary inlay Navajo jewelry. but it is illegal to sell them. Other sites given are Rice Lake, Wisconsin; Garretson, The mine is now depleted and Number 8 turquoise is extremely valuable. which they believed increased fertility. Fire pale orange. Blue and blue-green turquoise has been found amid these deposits as well. Dolostone typically ranges from pinkish-yellowish brown to gray to ammolite began in 1981 and that same year it was given official gemstone status running through the stone. Note: As of 2012 this mine has been closed due to copper mining and the cost of Sleeping Beauty turquoise still available has gone up substantially. of the most desirable types of quartz. 'leek'. Carico Lake turquoise is also found in a dark blue-green color with a black, spider web matrix. Marble (or Picasso stone) is a carbonate rock of diverse natural colors such Rutilated Chrysoprase is a highly translucent, bright, light green to dark green valuable form of chalcedony. It is only weakly magnetic. Fluorite It is also dyed to imitate blue or green turquoise. Vintage, Bolo Banded silver household items - Wedding, Handbags Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. Turquoise, see White Buffalo Stone above. color is known as hawks eye. with a very low moisture content making it more durable. strings, Bracelets- Romans believed coral could protect children from harm, as well as cure bites enhance color and it can also be impregnated with resins or epoxies to fill surface it gets it name. This mine has produced a large quantity of graded turquoise and the best Red Mountain turquoise rivals some of the high quality turquoise produced by the best mines in the Southwest. 1965, it was named the state stone of Michigan. you exercise self-control and understand your chosen destiny. Kachinas- Chert is sometimes the matrix rock upon which turquoise is formed Pilot Mountain is located in Esmeralda County, Nevada. fetish - Bargain It is pots, kettles, against bites of snakes spiders. It was not until 1977 that Charoite into cabochons and beads. Sugilite is found only in South Africa and is a by product of mining for manganese ore. The silica may be in the form of jasper, agate, chalcedony or An open pit mine and a favorite of Zuni silversmiths, Sleeping Beauty is often used in needlepoint, petite point and inlay jewelry because of its consistency in color and is easy to cut. Sticks- Dreamcatchers- or "dolomite rock" are used for the rock comprised of dolomite and other relatively rare phosphate mineral (hydrated aluminum phosphate) that is sometimes pink and brown. Hungary. trays- Magnetic very smooth and solid and is relatively easy to carve. It is believed that Labradorite Ghost beads-Necklace Carnelian. and Picks- Trade - Bargain- Zebra bands that are parallel and regular. However, only some augites look shiny, The town of Petoskey, Michigan is named after the reddish brown with colorful irridescence lining. Angelite (so named for its angelic appearance) is a trade name Boxes- It is found in the ocean around Taiwan, Indonesia and southern China. deposits. - Paula, Pill Boxes- It has distinct black spots of arfvedsonite and it is named after the dalmatian solidified before hitting the ground. which is one of the most common minerals present in the earth's crust. Jade is an ancient Quartz One Like coral or mother-of-pearl, the shell of spiny oyster is considered their carvings. glass that forms above ground when lava cools rapidly. will shift the color toward green. The copper mining in the Mineral Park Mining District around Kingman has produced a larger supply of turquoise throughout the years. objects. Rose quartz is also used to benefit the heart, circulatory system, fertility, groups, Books- in Arizona. White Smudging Supplies- Spirit
Belt, His descendants still work the claim. The king's daughter fell in love with the shell; thus, it was named after her. The stones vivid green color comes from nickel silicate. It is reputed to bring about harmony in relationships and to cleanse the Wild - Jewelry also called honeystone, is an unusual mineral being also an organic chemical. made from harder stones. Clear also found in California, Mexico, and Central and South America. Amethyst is purple and ranges from light to dark which is caused by iron or manganese compound impurities in the mineral. A beautiful mineral with crystal like qualities guilt. Brecciated after polishing. and other crafts. has flecks of sparkling mica. Aragonite has the same chemical formula level of consciousness and act as a barrier against all negative energies. of red coral, like other branching corals, wave in the tides and curents to collect Cups- Sodalite is often named after the location of the quarry, such as Egyptian Marble, Parian Amethyst, a transparent purple variety of quartz, is one of the best known and most valuable form of quartz. Spiny Oyster Shell, Spondylus Brodnip Princess, is found in the Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico. pages. that it was formed from moonbeams or drops of moonlight. Tagua but it may have greenish to goldish inclusions. They were abundant in all the oceans.
Rita went on to claim this site naming it after her mother, the Mary Louise Lode Mining Claim. . Denim lapisA light horse- Used wing and fan mussel, shares characteristics with oysters, scallops, and mussels. a geode until it is cut open or broken apart. as well as any number of other stones having a contrasting zebra-like patterning. BowleriteDuring its position when the polished gem is turned in the light.
This mine is located near Lander County and was mined during by prehistoric cultures by Native Americans. Olive was officially recognized as a gem stone in 1889. cut as a cabochon (smooth, domed shape) rather than faceted like a diamond. patterns and shades from golden brown to rich emerald greens and blues. In New Mexico, many pieces of Cerrillos turquoise for personal use and trade have been unearthed in the prehistoric ruins of Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon. area on the Idaho-Oregon border, is known for its depictions of mountain or desert most commonly black, but can be blue, red, orange, yellow or swirled. - Lakota Feathers- Rattles- linseed oil, for use in illuminated manuscripts. Dinosaur The mine produces gem grade blue-green with a matrix. Belt- Bargain Cerrillos turquoise was created and mined under unusual circumstances. White Buffalo Stone is mined in Tonopah, Nevada It supposedly gives a person courage. An incredible feat considering they only used stone axes, mauls, antler picks and chisels. The ancient tradition of making beads and small carved ornaments by our native people has evolved over time as new sources of gemstones and shells have become available. an organic gemstone. Jasper can be found in a wide variety of patterns and colors, Sometimes called record keeper healing stones and In our years of buying brown inclusions. as calcite. Magnesite is a usually white stone with brown, gray or black inclusions or matrix.
Coral (Fossilized Coral, Agatized Coral, Petoskey Stone)A natural stone
Pilot Mountain turquoise ranges in color from blue to green with a dark brown, black or reddish matrix. The main
Shell comes from several melon-shaped mollusks of the genus "melo". creatures that thrived in tropical seas until becoming extinct along with the
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The best lapis comes from Afghanistan and Argentina. The color of prehnite
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The oldest known findings of red coral date from the Mesopotamian civilization from about 3000 B.C. It is treated Most of this turquoise has already been mined, and is one of the most highly collectible stones. Bargain- of greenish gray and light to dark brown. The name "Ricolite" is from the Spanish "rico" for rich, as in "rich stone". Most marble is compact limestone, 90% calcite or dolomite. coral fragments that have been pulverized into a powder, soaked in binding agents, in carving for interest. Miscellaneous- Its Hachita turquoise was mined in New Mexico and has not been mined since 1905. Southern Illinois of tagua includes not getting it wet such as in a shower or swimming pool. Inlay and turquoise in decorative, ceremonial and spiritual ways. It is similar in composition color includes combinations of black, green, brown, purple with streaks and spots may also be grey, yellow, green, or pink and is often mottled with white veins It is a medium blue in its high grade form. what is it? Turquoise is most often found in arid, semiarid or desert places such as Iran, Tibet, China, Australia, Mexico, Russia, Turkestan and the southwest U.S. Turquoise gets its color from the heavy metals in the ground where it forms. Dolls, Native American alabaster is often found as stalagmites deposited on the floor and walls of limestone through the edges. It is known as the the stone of opportunity, chance or luck. even opal. Lakota Catlinite - Chief's Red Mountain turquoise with its intricate often red spider web matrix is usually set in the finest gold and silver American Indian jewelry. When Mother of pearl It is useful for uncovering fraud and finding the truth in others and in oneself. Aventurine This turquoise was mined by ancient cultures. Since Petoskey comes from the The name The Dry Creek turquoise mine is located on the Shoshone Indian Reservation near Battle Mountain, Nevada. Common colors vary from orange, found in shallow waters, buta different and very unstable crystal system that makes it unsuitable for use is one of only a few biogenic gemstones (those produced by the life processes two may occur admixed or banded together, forming "Azure-malachite". Some types of fluorite will glow under ultra violet light, hence a solid rock. coral group. of many carvers. the Snake River area in the 1800s. It is a beautiful addition to one's collection. microscopic plankton upon which they feed.The original species is found mainly Because of its hardness, it was decided to send it to have it assayed and it was in fact, as thought, turquoise. Its color ranges from muted green to vivid apple-green and it often has brownish Obsidian Supplies - appears as a mixture of salmon pink and olive green. wood are created by minerals such as iron oxide and manganese oxide, that enter Travertine is a form of limestone (calcium carbonate) so in Pen shell heishi is commonly used by Native Even today, it is still considered as the stone of life, good fortune and symbol of wealth by our American Indians and other cultures of the world. colors of bands range from white to almost every color. dates back to the Egyptian pharoahs. Most MOP is milky white or silver and translucent, while mop from abalone the vast majority of fossilized ammonite found around the world are found in neutral that is formed under certain geological conditions when prehistoric corals and resource not only for the tagua ivory but as a source of food and construction It was used in the manufacture of a wide It is brilliant deep blue and sometimes possesses small sparkling gold or silver colored flecks which are pyrite inclusions. Ammonite A form The more intense the blue and the more contrast in the stone, the is steady, relaxing, and rhythmical.Read more about Mother
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body, enhances well-being, and reduces toxins. Magnesite is sometimes erroneously called "white turquoise". jewelry has been found in ancient Egyptian and prehistoric European burials. dark lime green. from Western Australia. silver - Stone stone with interior fracturing of light which results in a play of color. is a semi-precious stone found only in South Africa. 10,000 to 40,000 years old. denim material, hence the name. It is harder Herbs- Aventurine comes in many colors: pink , red-brown, yellow, gray, the edges of chert are very sharp. Items - Animal Marble (also called Mexican Onyx and Oriental Alabaster) is a type of calcite, any pattern of markings, that makes it desirable. The term Zebra Stone brings out your intuition, tenderness, gentleness and love. Feng The mine remained a well-kept secret until 1997 when the miner visited the Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque and asked why the museum didn't display turquoise from Lincoln County, New Mexico. Pipes, Smudging It shines up very nicely. Items - Bracelets- is a very soft stone composed primarily of talc. Dark yellow-gold and red dinosaur bone is also found, but is more rare. or pennant from which it get its name.
Travertine Vintage, Copper It is said that Some and character, from green to yellow, with browns, black and whites. Us |Articles| and Spectator- Drawstring- - Copper- France, India, Venezuela, Germany, the U.S.A. and elsewhere. It Necklaces- Silver- In addition to producing a distinctive stone, the Cerrillos turquoise mine is the oldest mine of any kind in North America. Onyx Marble Carico Lake turquoise is named after the location of its mine on a dried up lake bed in a high, cool area of Lander County, Nevada. It is used to clear away negative energies, helping to remove not only negativity The rare yellow-green color of the turquoise comes from the zinc content. lab opal. veinlets. dog, whose coat pattern it resembles. It Darker shades can resemble green turquoise. is the most common mineral in the pyroxene family. It stimulates creativity and success. Fossilized ivory is very old ivory (from hematite is derived from the Greek word for blood, likely because powdered hematite This mine is currently active and is worked by one family. illegal elephant ivory so prevents elephants from being killed for the ivory in - Bear Bargain- The The early Mississippian Stone (Mohave Stone)A It's considered a millions of years ago along shallow lake edges in the Green River Formation in Thus, moonstone is believed red, or tan markings in a color pattern that resembles the fur of a leopard. which refers to the hard white seeds which resemble elephant ivory. Today, people around the world They are formed when hot lava shoots into the air and quickly Most of the Zuni fetish carvings seen are carved from fossilized walrus ivory. DVDs, horse- - Post Kachinas- It resembles White Buffalo but is much softer, more porous and not as brilliant craftsmen have been using stones and shells in bracelets, necklaces, earrings, It is light to dark green, sometimes banded with darker and lighter Discovered in 1993, they were not sure what it was. Natural hematite is a minor gem material wheels- Prayer with blue and green dyes to make it resemble the colors of natural turquoise. wearing tagua would live in harmony and always be loved by their family and friends. by the Otteson family. - Ceremonial NutA chalcedony (quartz) that contains small flecks of various materials such as mica, Blossom- Sterling Also called The turquoise is of good quality and is a high blue color with an intermittent black or brown, non-webbed matrix. for jewelry such as rings and bracelets but it is used in earrings, brooches and claw- Charm The Ajax mine is located in south-central Nevada in the Royston area. marble often shows on cross-section. it is composed of crystals so fine that they cannot be seen as distinct particles Earrings- The matrix runs from a complimentary light yellow, gray or black color. extenders- Pin Read: Mammoth and mastodon ivory are approx. The area where the mine is located is called the Blue Ridge in Crescent Valley. Because of its hardness, it was decided to send it to have it assayed and it was in fact, as thought, turquoise. . and selling new, vintage, pawn, and antique Native American jewelry we have seen
The nuts are harvested from the ground without any harm to the tree. Darker color chert is often referred to as flint. Cerrillos turquoise is a very hard stone that takes a good polish. In the Middle . - Bargain Dolls, Dolls, Some show very intricate suture patterns, which are created by the complex walls dividing the inside of the shell. Royston turquoise is known for its beautiful colors ranging from deep forest green to rich, light blues set off by a heavy, brown matrix. AbaloneA Mr. Jack is now deceased, but his daughter continues to operate the mine. of the Latin word lapis ("stone") and the Arabian name azul, meaning "blue." silver household items, Ornaments- Animal occur in the area.Zebra It is gray to green in color, AzuriteAzurite
Malachite is a copper ore that comes in a brilliant green marked with bands of contrasting shades of the same green. It is very popular for carving fetishes. resembles both turquoise and malachite and has often been substituted for these It is usually cut as The varied colors of petrified The most well known source of jet is along the eastern coast of Yorkshire, England and there are large deposits in Utah. Their closest relative is the chambered Nautilus from the Pacific and Indian oceans. Azurite is a copper ore and occurs in a vivid blue. He later returned with samples and the Lowry family, owner's of the Turquoise Museum, acquired the claim. It is a excellent substitute for
fossilized ivory does not involve the killing of animals it can legally be traded It ranges in color from yellowish green to Malachite LarimarLarimar are Precious Coral, Ox Blood Coral, and Fire Coral. A distinctive characteristic of moonstone is a glow or shimmer that seems - Kachinas is a porous borate mineral that often appears in irregular nodules resembling It is a truly beautiful stone. NOT Dooney bags- Over . Read more about Turquoise quality and grades. Ancient people skillfully broke chips off the edges of obsidian pieces to make translucent, semiprecious variety of the silica mineral chalcedony with physical Buffalo. Moonstone Powdered hematite is used for chalk, paint pigments, and red rouge Ornaments- Pendants, DVDs, Coral, Red Coral (also called Red Branch Coral)Red Coral is the common is an easy gemstone to indentify because of its violet to purple color an distinctive "Royal Azel". Fox is on of Nevada's most productive turquoise mines. LabradoriteLabradorite is partly the result of vegetable decomposition, which is very unusual for gemstones. Lapis has been highly prized since ancient Babylonian and Egyptian times. Malachite is often found in copper producing areas such as Russia, Mexico, Australia, England, Southwest U.S. and notably Zaire is a major producer today. Obsidian forms in many colors It is mined around the Acoma Pueblo region, among other places, thus the The Kingman mine is located in Mohave County in western Arizona.
Lander Blue turquoise is the foremost of collectible turquoise there is today and the most expensive per ounce. quartz. Along with Blue Diamond mine, Stormy Mountain is known for producing hard, dark blue turquoise that includes a blotchy, black chart matrix that resembles storm clouds. A light, relatively hard yet fragile mineral, Jasper Leopard jasper is a cream to tan to pink rhyolite with black, white, Today, the Lost Mine of Enchantment produces a medium grade turquoise that often shows a deep green color with tan or golden brown matrix. It is made up of 80% silica and 20% resin and is an economical option It has historically been quarried in England, Italy, Algeria, the depression when valuable materials were scarce, Native American craftsmen deep purple but it comes in a variety of colors such as blue, green, yellow, pink, Lakota Fossil Never clean malachite with any product containing ammonia. A limited amount of lapis mined in the western It is lovely, deep, rich purple to purple red in color. Owyhee Picture Jasper, from the Owyhee mountain It is said to raise it is taken.
Read: Malachite, copper carbonate, is a secondary copper mineral found in oxidized copper Alabaster Picasso By definition turquoise contains copper (it is a copper aluminium RockFish Rock is a form of serpentine. Typically, light-sky blue with a dark brown to black matrix. For thousands Rings- The Lander Blue mine only gave 98 pounds of turquoise which amounts to about two buckets. It has been marketed under names such as Aurora and Stone Cabin. and Groups- Fish Dinosaur "gem bone" is from the Jurassic Age and is from 136,000,000 to 145,000,000 Stone also refers to a black and white stone from the vicinity of Prescott, Arizona The Dry Creek turquoise mine is located on the Shoshone Indian Reservation near Battle Mountain, Nevada. It is one of the oldest turquoise mined in Nevada. to a light source agate will appear foggy or show a small amount of light passing Salmon Bolo CarnelianA extremely sharp tools and weapons such as knives, arrowheads, spears and scrapers. Two separate mines are currently active in the area both under the Cripple Creek name. This turquoise is rare and a true collectible addition to your turquoise jewelry collection. They were called Buffalo stones because of their resemblance to the North American Bison. because in ancient Greece amethyst was believed to protect the wearer from drunkenness. Quartz is a crystalline mineral that come in many Bowls- White Buffalo Stone (sometimes erroneously called "White Turquoise) scenery. was properly identified. It can contain insects, small Obsidian bailers or boat shell because early seafarers used large specimens of these shells of either sex. the subject and can not say which is true. In and banded colors include shades of yellow, pink, red, gray, and green. rings and other hand made jewelry for a very long time. It is a translucent crystal, which can be polished and faceted to form striking This mine is one of the largest in North America and is relatively abundant and affordable. American artists either by itself or as spacers with other materials such as turquoise, Coral is formed from a colony of marine invertebrates that is primarily a skeletal calcium carbonate gem. the wood in solution with the silica. who consider it a sacred material and use it to carve pipes and other ceremonial It is found in all colors of the rainbow. This is a valuable addition to your turquoise jewelry collection. Pueblo people mined the are extensively between 1300 and 1600 A.D. Pueblo miners from the San Marcos Pueblo, who later moved to the Santo Domingo Pueblo south of Santa Fe, most heavily worked the mine. Matrix is the host rock, mother rock. The Royston district is still producing some turquoise of high quality but in limited amounts. Rings- ; clean it only with a soft, dry cloth to maintain its shine. Obsidian is a shiny volcanic - Beaded Early on it was thought to be an emerald, then peridot and still later, Sugilite is named for the Japanese petrologist who discovered it, Kenichi Sugi. The turquoise obtained here by the early Pueblo miners was traded from Mexico to the Midwest and from the east and west coasts. It is mined in Brazil, Madagascar, India, Germany and several parts Fire agate has been found in significant to originate from deep within the stone rather than on the surface. bi-colored, streaked, mottled, banded or spotted and it has a slippery, snake-like
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Abalone is a mollusk shell that has been used for personal and ceremonial adornment since early times. Fish A lapis gemstone won't fade in light but it is easily scratched Aristotle, Pliny and other early writers refer to stones that must have been turquoise. in South Africa, and who discovered this mineral in 1774. is general term for any one of a number of semi-precious gemstones, such as jasper, is a rich royal blue mineral that together with hauyne, nosean and lazurite is Dark green serpentine marble is frequently referred to mind bringing about self-acceptance. Dolls, Dooney
heart, larynx, thymus, and thyroid. coral is usually stabilized with resin to strengthen the material, provide a surface and Tote- Surrey- Tortoise Pearls - Extenders Kits- Lakota Mother of pearl is often inlaid with turquoise, jet and coral in Zuni jewelry and contemporary inlay Navajo jewelry. but it is illegal to sell them. Other sites given are Rice Lake, Wisconsin; Garretson, The mine is now depleted and Number 8 turquoise is extremely valuable. which they believed increased fertility. Fire pale orange. Blue and blue-green turquoise has been found amid these deposits as well. Dolostone typically ranges from pinkish-yellowish brown to gray to ammolite began in 1981 and that same year it was given official gemstone status running through the stone. Note: As of 2012 this mine has been closed due to copper mining and the cost of Sleeping Beauty turquoise still available has gone up substantially. of the most desirable types of quartz. 'leek'. Carico Lake turquoise is also found in a dark blue-green color with a black, spider web matrix. Marble (or Picasso stone) is a carbonate rock of diverse natural colors such Rutilated Chrysoprase is a highly translucent, bright, light green to dark green valuable form of chalcedony. It is only weakly magnetic. Fluorite It is also dyed to imitate blue or green turquoise. Vintage, Bolo Banded silver household items - Wedding, Handbags Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. Turquoise, see White Buffalo Stone above. color is known as hawks eye. with a very low moisture content making it more durable. strings, Bracelets- Romans believed coral could protect children from harm, as well as cure bites enhance color and it can also be impregnated with resins or epoxies to fill surface it gets it name. This mine has produced a large quantity of graded turquoise and the best Red Mountain turquoise rivals some of the high quality turquoise produced by the best mines in the Southwest. 1965, it was named the state stone of Michigan. you exercise self-control and understand your chosen destiny. Kachinas- Chert is sometimes the matrix rock upon which turquoise is formed Pilot Mountain is located in Esmeralda County, Nevada. fetish - Bargain It is pots, kettles, against bites of snakes spiders. It was not until 1977 that Charoite into cabochons and beads. Sugilite is found only in South Africa and is a by product of mining for manganese ore. The silica may be in the form of jasper, agate, chalcedony or An open pit mine and a favorite of Zuni silversmiths, Sleeping Beauty is often used in needlepoint, petite point and inlay jewelry because of its consistency in color and is easy to cut. Sticks- Dreamcatchers- or "dolomite rock" are used for the rock comprised of dolomite and other relatively rare phosphate mineral (hydrated aluminum phosphate) that is sometimes pink and brown. Hungary. trays- Magnetic very smooth and solid and is relatively easy to carve. It is believed that Labradorite Ghost beads-Necklace Carnelian. and Picks- Trade - Bargain- Zebra bands that are parallel and regular. However, only some augites look shiny, The town of Petoskey, Michigan is named after the reddish brown with colorful irridescence lining. Angelite (so named for its angelic appearance) is a trade name Boxes- It is found in the ocean around Taiwan, Indonesia and southern China. deposits. - Paula, Pill Boxes- It has distinct black spots of arfvedsonite and it is named after the dalmatian solidified before hitting the ground. which is one of the most common minerals present in the earth's crust. Jade is an ancient Quartz One Like coral or mother-of-pearl, the shell of spiny oyster is considered their carvings. glass that forms above ground when lava cools rapidly. will shift the color toward green. The copper mining in the Mineral Park Mining District around Kingman has produced a larger supply of turquoise throughout the years. objects. Rose quartz is also used to benefit the heart, circulatory system, fertility, groups, Books- in Arizona. White Smudging Supplies- Spirit
Belt, His descendants still work the claim. The king's daughter fell in love with the shell; thus, it was named after her. The stones vivid green color comes from nickel silicate. It is reputed to bring about harmony in relationships and to cleanse the Wild - Jewelry also called honeystone, is an unusual mineral being also an organic chemical. made from harder stones. Clear also found in California, Mexico, and Central and South America. Amethyst is purple and ranges from light to dark which is caused by iron or manganese compound impurities in the mineral. A beautiful mineral with crystal like qualities guilt. Brecciated after polishing. and other crafts. has flecks of sparkling mica. Aragonite has the same chemical formula level of consciousness and act as a barrier against all negative energies. of red coral, like other branching corals, wave in the tides and curents to collect Cups- Sodalite is often named after the location of the quarry, such as Egyptian Marble, Parian Amethyst, a transparent purple variety of quartz, is one of the best known and most valuable form of quartz. Spiny Oyster Shell, Spondylus Brodnip Princess, is found in the Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico. pages. that it was formed from moonbeams or drops of moonlight. Tagua but it may have greenish to goldish inclusions. They were abundant in all the oceans.
Rita went on to claim this site naming it after her mother, the Mary Louise Lode Mining Claim. . Denim lapisA light horse- Used wing and fan mussel, shares characteristics with oysters, scallops, and mussels. a geode until it is cut open or broken apart. as well as any number of other stones having a contrasting zebra-like patterning. BowleriteDuring its position when the polished gem is turned in the light.
This mine is located near Lander County and was mined during by prehistoric cultures by Native Americans. Olive was officially recognized as a gem stone in 1889. cut as a cabochon (smooth, domed shape) rather than faceted like a diamond. patterns and shades from golden brown to rich emerald greens and blues. In New Mexico, many pieces of Cerrillos turquoise for personal use and trade have been unearthed in the prehistoric ruins of Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon. area on the Idaho-Oregon border, is known for its depictions of mountain or desert most commonly black, but can be blue, red, orange, yellow or swirled. - Lakota Feathers- Rattles- linseed oil, for use in illuminated manuscripts. Dinosaur The mine produces gem grade blue-green with a matrix. Belt- Bargain Cerrillos turquoise was created and mined under unusual circumstances. White Buffalo Stone is mined in Tonopah, Nevada It supposedly gives a person courage. An incredible feat considering they only used stone axes, mauls, antler picks and chisels. The ancient tradition of making beads and small carved ornaments by our native people has evolved over time as new sources of gemstones and shells have become available. an organic gemstone. Jasper can be found in a wide variety of patterns and colors, Sometimes called record keeper healing stones and In our years of buying brown inclusions. as calcite. Magnesite is a usually white stone with brown, gray or black inclusions or matrix.
Coral (Fossilized Coral, Agatized Coral, Petoskey Stone)A natural stone
Pilot Mountain turquoise ranges in color from blue to green with a dark brown, black or reddish matrix. The main
Shell comes from several melon-shaped mollusks of the genus "melo". creatures that thrived in tropical seas until becoming extinct along with the
(Indian Jade, Sunstone) Aventurine is a form of opaque or semitranslucent
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The best lapis comes from Afghanistan and Argentina. The color of prehnite
Polished shell has definite striations and color variation. and creative ablilities. Spanish- fossils of tiny creatures including snails called elimia tenera. pendants - Miscellaneous Jet is Anthracite Coal which is a sedimentary rock formed from plants that lived millions of years ago. Seventy-five colors have been identified, from tan to khaki-green to rich, blue-green to bright, light colors. Each Pendants more about lapis . Chrysocolla
The oldest known findings of red coral date from the Mesopotamian civilization from about 3000 B.C. It is treated Most of this turquoise has already been mined, and is one of the most highly collectible stones. Bargain- of greenish gray and light to dark brown. The name "Ricolite" is from the Spanish "rico" for rich, as in "rich stone". Most marble is compact limestone, 90% calcite or dolomite. coral fragments that have been pulverized into a powder, soaked in binding agents, in carving for interest. Miscellaneous- Its Hachita turquoise was mined in New Mexico and has not been mined since 1905. Southern Illinois of tagua includes not getting it wet such as in a shower or swimming pool. Inlay and turquoise in decorative, ceremonial and spiritual ways. It is similar in composition color includes combinations of black, green, brown, purple with streaks and spots may also be grey, yellow, green, or pink and is often mottled with white veins It is a medium blue in its high grade form. what is it? Turquoise is most often found in arid, semiarid or desert places such as Iran, Tibet, China, Australia, Mexico, Russia, Turkestan and the southwest U.S. Turquoise gets its color from the heavy metals in the ground where it forms. Dolls, Native American alabaster is often found as stalagmites deposited on the floor and walls of limestone through the edges. It is known as the the stone of opportunity, chance or luck. even opal. Lakota Catlinite - Chief's Red Mountain turquoise with its intricate often red spider web matrix is usually set in the finest gold and silver American Indian jewelry. When Mother of pearl It is useful for uncovering fraud and finding the truth in others and in oneself. Aventurine This turquoise was mined by ancient cultures. Since Petoskey comes from the The name The Dry Creek turquoise mine is located on the Shoshone Indian Reservation near Battle Mountain, Nevada. Common colors vary from orange, found in shallow waters, buta different and very unstable crystal system that makes it unsuitable for use is one of only a few biogenic gemstones (those produced by the life processes two may occur admixed or banded together, forming "Azure-malachite". Some types of fluorite will glow under ultra violet light, hence a solid rock. coral group. of many carvers. the Snake River area in the 1800s. It is a beautiful addition to one's collection. microscopic plankton upon which they feed.The original species is found mainly Because of its hardness, it was decided to send it to have it assayed and it was in fact, as thought, turquoise. Its color ranges from muted green to vivid apple-green and it often has brownish Obsidian Supplies - appears as a mixture of salmon pink and olive green. wood are created by minerals such as iron oxide and manganese oxide, that enter Travertine is a form of limestone (calcium carbonate) so in Pen shell heishi is commonly used by Native Even today, it is still considered as the stone of life, good fortune and symbol of wealth by our American Indians and other cultures of the world. colors of bands range from white to almost every color. dates back to the Egyptian pharoahs. Most MOP is milky white or silver and translucent, while mop from abalone the vast majority of fossilized ammonite found around the world are found in neutral that is formed under certain geological conditions when prehistoric corals and resource not only for the tagua ivory but as a source of food and construction It was used in the manufacture of a wide It is brilliant deep blue and sometimes possesses small sparkling gold or silver colored flecks which are pyrite inclusions. Ammonite A form The more intense the blue and the more contrast in the stone, the is steady, relaxing, and rhythmical.Read more about Mother