Found this on my Uncle’s land in Northern Arizona : ) Do you think it’s Turquoise? Measures 4 x 2.5". TIA.
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Maybe, or chrysocolla or both. I see some malachite and azurite in there.Tough to tell from the pictures. Cool looking specimen anyway. Sorry not very helpful just my opinion
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Looks like chrysocolla and azurite. How hard are the turquoise colored areas?
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Thanks @fernwood and @markyboy57. After looking around found the examples of what you suggested- looks like what you’re saying.
I was able to lightly mark the most densely colored area with a steel screwdriver whereas, the same scratch test proved the dark brown and red host rock were twice as soft and not as dense.
The 4 x 2.5" stone is pretty heavy with a total weight of 11.5 ounces/327 grams. Thanks again : )
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