W3 - Natural Moon River Mine TurquoiseNatural Moon River Mine Turquoise This is stone #3 in the photo (marked with the brass number).

Sourced from the renowned Qingu mines

This gem captivates with its unique color play—ranging from bright

At one time

each piece displays unique patterns—flame swirls

Discovered in 2023 in Empire

This is one of the 5 Fine Jaspers (Morrisonite

this rare silicate material is known for its beautiful lavender colors and shimmery chatoyance

from the turquoise mines in Hubei has some truly spectacular patterns and colors I've not seen before

Nevada this glossy gemstone can range in pleasing pastels from soft yellow

it was first discovered in the 1920's but has been closed since 1976

5 and a 7 on the Moh's hardness scale

this gemstone is as old and as coveted as turquoise all along the ancient Silk Road trade route