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 …

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 …

Feb 2, 2011 · The free form shaped stone on the left is usually a Navajo made giveaway. Plus, coral and turquoise is found made by both Navajo & Zuni artists, but definitely favored to the …

Nov 3, 2025 · Hi! I was trying to learn more about the turquoise in this necklace. When I googled this company it suggested that the turquoise might be natural, dyed or completely synthetic. It …

Aug 23, 2024 · The turquoise is inexpensive treated stone, probably Kingman, and at the time would have been considered near bottom shelf in terms of price and quality. These were …

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May 20, 2024 · Some turquoise is harder than others, depending on the mine origin, and just the quality of the stone. Some are more porous and take on oils from your skin, lotions, soaps, …

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 …

Nov 10, 2023 · I like your nice old squash blossom! I agree, pictures of the reverse side would help! But to answer your question, yes, it is “real”. Age…my guess would be 1960 - 70s. There …

Aug 2, 2022 · Hi all, I’m looking for something to help me better identify the stones in my Southwestern jewelry. The turquoise chart that always pops up on Google images only gets …