Turquoise
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Turquoise from this uncommon Mexican locale - the La Mariquita Mine in Sonora is seldom available. This sculptural, 3-dimensional nugget has scattered bright pyrite microcrystals in it. One edge has been partially polished to reveal the gorgeous, sky-blue color. Weighs 31 grams.
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SpeciesTurquoise
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 3.6 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Sonora, Moctezuma Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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prized for saturated blue-to-teal colors and spiderweb matrix; localities such as Nishapur, Bisbee, Morenci drive collecting of natural nodules.Regional guide
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