The combination of yellow, green and blue makes me think this might be from the Orvil Jack claims. The lighting makes a big difference so I took multiple photos. I don’t think it is died howlite given the presence of pyrite. I acquired these from a second hand store. Are there any tips for determining the origin of turquoise or if they have been treated?
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this reminds me very strongly of “mojave” turquoise, which is compressed bits of turquoise, often dyed in various colors, combined with other materials like bronze or copper shavings, mixed with resin, and formed into blocks that can then be cabbed for jewelry. I believe it is primarily made of kngman.
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Thanks for the info, the more you know the better when it comes to turquoise!
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