Turquoise #182 | Number 8 Sugilite Ranking a 3

Ranking a 3

The mineral is often found in copper mines alongside turquoise

The Weight: 17

Chrysocolla's translucency helps differentiate it from opaque turquoise

stone measurements: 20

Turquoise #182 | Number 8 Sugilite Ranking a 3The Stone: Turquoise natural stabilized The Weight: 11. 27 carats The Origin: Number 8 Mine, Nevada The Cut: Oval Cabochon Cut stone measurements: 7. 5mm x 6. 2mm x 3. 9mm The Color: Light Blue with Greenish Brown matrix 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,