Oct 12, 2025 · The small mine, outside Austin NV, produced turquoise, faucite and variscite, sometime from the same vein. Turquoise and variscite are closely related but chemically different.

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Feb 24, 2026 · Sorry to be a little snarky, but if you search the forum you will find lots of posts on this topic. Lander Blue is exceedingly rare and valuable and truly no one just happens across it by …

May 30, 2024 · Recently, there was some discussion about Yellow Turquoise. Finally came across my Yellow Turquoise beads purchased from Thunderbird Supply in the 1980’s. They said it was found …

Jan 18, 2011 · Turquoise is a soft material, 4 – 5 on the mohs scale, which means most turquoise can be scratched with a penny. So, it is very common for a turquoise dealer to stabilize the stone. There …

Apr 8, 2024 · I have some cabs from the Bluebird turquoise mine that I purchased from Jason back n the 1990s: By the way, your map and information shows the Nevada mine in the Reese River …

Jul 10, 2024 · Identifying & Discovering fernwood July 10, 2024, 12:14pm 1 About a month ago I saw posts from Thunderbird Supply about a “new” turquoise they had. It is called Thunder Creek and is …

Oct 15, 2018 · Block turquoise, sometimes called synthetic turquoise, contains no turquoise at all. It is made by combining inert ingredients, dye, and usually a resin to form blocks that can be cut or shaped.

Mar 26, 2024 · Hello! This is my first time posting, so hopefully I am doing this correctly 🙂 I am sorting through my late mom’s jewelry, and came across this piece. From looking up the hallmark, I believe …

Apr 18, 2023 · I have noticed a ton of listings on eBay, Etsy etc.for “genuine” Navajo pieces with the hallmark QT 925 - mostly offered for way less than “real” identifiable pieces. eg. “Beautiful QT …