Turquoise #262 | Number 8 Collector Stone The Cut: Barrel Cabochon Cut

The Cut: Barrel Cabochon Cut

The Cut: Round High-Dome Cabochon Cut

and blue-green pieces are harder

The stone ranks 4 to 5 on the Mohs hardness scale and should be kept away from chemical silver cleaners

The Cut: Barrel Cabochon Cut

Turquoise #262 | Number 8 Collector Stone The Cut: Barrel Cabochon CutThe Stone: Turquoise natural stabilized The Weight: 23. 65 carats The Origin: Number 8 Mine, Nevada The Cut: Oval Cabochon Cut stone measurements: 20. 5mm x 12. 52mm x 10. 84mm About Turquoise: What once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem. Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity. Certain mines are