This is a Turquoise Thumbnail from the Sleeping Beauty Mine in Globe, Arizona. Turquoise is a copper aluminum phosphate mineral with a hardness of 5-6. Copper causes the blue and iron causes green coloration. It has a triclinic crystal system. The Sleeping Beauty Mine is highly regarded for it's consistency in color and it's lack of matrix throughout the stone. This makes it a highly sought after stone for jewelry making.
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This piece measures approximately 2.0cm x 1.6cm x 1.2cm and comes with a complimentary "perky box" to display it in. It comes with a display card as well that lists the stone name and locale.
