• turquoise vein - a world of crystals

    Turquoise

    An exposed turquoise vein, discovered by Richard Edley while prospecting in the Mojave Desert. © Richard Edley. Used with permission.

    Article: A World of Crystals

    Credit: prospecting in the Mojave Desert

    GemstoneTurquoise
    Natural or man madeNatural
    OriginUnited States
    Origin detailsMojave desert
    Gem StateRough
    ColorBlue
    TransparencyOpaque