Turquoise #85 | Courtland-Gleeson Variscite though not always

though not always

The Weight: 73

This phenomenon is due entirely to how the stone is cut

This scale goes all the way down to "Z" where undesirable body color is very easily noticed (typically yellow or brown)

5 on the Mohs scale of hardness

Turquoise #85 | Courtland-Gleeson Variscite though not alwaysThe Stone: Turquoise natural stabilized The Weight: 36. 40 carats The Origin: Courtland Gleeson Mining District, Arizona The Cut: Oval Cabochon Cut stone measurements: 33. 38mm x 24. 18mm x 7. 7mm 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.