Turquoise #229 | Sleeping Beauty Gold (yellow) What once was regarded a

What once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem

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Turquoise #229 | Sleeping Beauty Gold (yellow) What once was regarded aThe Stone: Turquoise natural unstabilized The Weight: 12. 66 carats The Origin: Sleeping Beauty Mine, Arizona The Cut: Oval Cabochon Cut stone measurements: 21. 5mm x 15. 4mm x 5mm The Color: Light Blue with Greenish 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,