Turquoise Slab / Cab WYSIWYG Lots

Description

These turquoise slab / cab lots are lovely and come in a variety of sizes. Slab / cab refers to slabs of cut stone and cab refers to pieces left after making cabochons. Take your pick of 5 different lots!

Product Notes:

• Turquoise is priced by price per carat. We are using the price per carat price for grams (5 carats = 1 gram). HUGE discount! Some pieces have more matrix than others. Given this and the measurement of these stones on the Turquoise Quality Index (approx. 76 on the scale), we have priced our lots at more than fair prices. We even reduced the grams we have charged on some pieces if they are matrix heavy.
• Our vendor has told us that this stock comes from the old Bell Trading Post/Maisel/Sunbell stock used for their famous jewelry. This stock is believed to be from the closed Blue Diamond Mine in Nevada.
• These are turquoise slab / cab pieces in mixed lots. Sold by weight (except where reduced); 1 gram = 5 carats.
• Size information: S to L (0.50-1.375″)

Lots:

• S-M #1- Grain sizes range from 0.50-1”, approx. 4.379 grams (21.89 carats)
• S-M #2- Grain sizes range from 0.50-1”, approx. 4.569 grams (22.84 carats)
• S-M #3- Grain sizes range from 0.50-1”, approx. 4.227 grams (21.13 carats)
• M-L #1- Grain sizes range from 5/8-1 3/8, approx. 5.225 grams (26.12 carats)
• M-L #2- Grain sizes range from 5/8-1 3/8, approx. 4.149 grams (20.74 carats)

A Bit About Turquoise

Turquoise is a blue to green mineral that belongs to the phosphate mineral group, with a chemical composition of copper aluminum phosphate. It is formed through the secondary alteration of copper deposits in arid environments, often in association with other minerals like limonite and malachite. Turquoise is primarily mined in countries such as the United States (specifically Arizona and Nevada), Mexico, Iran, and China. The mineral is extracted through both traditional mining methods and modern techniques to obtain the turquoise gemstones used in jewelry and ornamental objects. If you would like to learn more, click this link.

These turquoise slab / cab lots are WYSIWYGs.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

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Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.