Genuine Kingman Turquoise Pendant

Genuine Kingman Turquoise PendantThe extremely popular turquoise! A blue green mineral that has been cherished for thousands of years for its striking color and cultural significance. It's a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum and is often found in regions with copper deposits. This particular rough stone is from a Nevada mine and was purchased from a local dealer before Ben cut and polished it into this beautiful pendant. Highly valued by various civilizations and cultures,

Ben cut this cabochon to highlight the natural dendritic formations

he intentionally selected a section with minimal brown coloration

This gemstone has a translucency

this obsidian formed when molten lava cooled rapidly

Comes with a free slider chain ~ 10 grams ~ 1 1/4 x 1 1/4"

Australia in the Pilbara region

trapping pockets of mineral-rich fluids

Although pectolite is found in many places around the world

Set in solid 925 sterling silver

It is known for contrasting warm colors of blues

They are like little magic talismans from places of history and lore

It is a green tectosilicate mineral