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Turquoise from Turquoise Chief Mine, 11 km NW of Leadville, Lake County, Colorado

 
Turquoise from Turquoise Chief Mine, 11 km NW of Leadville, Lake County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 19913
Mineral:Turquoise
Locality:Turquoise Chief Mine, 11 km NW of Leadville, Lake County, Colorado
Description:Nodule of natural robin's egg blue turquoise collected at the mine in 1982. Has many small, botryoidal shapes on the surface. No artificial enhancement.
Overall Size:2x2x1 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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