Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 4x5mm Rondelle - Limited Editions birthstone_tanzanite Gem Silica occurs in a

Gem Silica occurs in a vivid blue green color due to the presence of copper in the stone and is free of inclusions of other minerals

The inclusions are of manganese or iron

or subject it to pressure

Blue Sodalite is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s lapis” because of its similar color and much lower cost

including browns

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 4x5mm Rondelle - Limited Editions birthstone_tanzanite Gem Silica occurs in aDakota Stones Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is from the Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona famous for the outstanding robins egg blue color and quality of their rough. The Sleeping Beauty mine ceased producing Turquoise in 2012, so only a finite amount of rough material remains. With only limited amounts of this highly sought after material remaining, natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise continues to rise in value. Turquoise is one of the oldest known