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KINGMAN
A mine in the state of Arizona. It was closed in 1970, but mining resumed in September 2004. It comes in a wide range of colors, from greenish blue to...
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BLUE GEM
The rough gemstones are found in mines 800 feet underground, and were once sold to jewelers who mass produced loose gemstones. Many early 20th century jewelry pieces feature blue gemstones...
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KING'S MANASSA
A mine in Colorado. Discovered by the King family, who came here in search of gold. Blue-green to green with brown and gold web-free matrix. The green is especially popular,...
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BISBEE
It was discovered as a by-product of copper mining at the Bisbee copper mine in Arizona. It is the earliest turquoise to be put on the market. It is characterized...
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NUMBER 8
It was discovered in northeastern Nevada in 1925 and is now closed. It is mostly pale sky blue with a golden brown matrix, but dark blue is also found. It...
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INDIAN Mt.
A mine in Lander County, Nevada. It was rediscovered in 1970 when a Shoshone shepherd fell. The mine tunnels stretch 46 miles (74 km) from east to west of Crescent...
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