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Mohave turquoise cab ~
Offered here is a cabochon of Mohave purple turquoise. My cousin purchased a block of this vividly colored material from the nice folks who mine Kingman turquoise in Arizona. It is composed of small chunks of natural blue turquoise (some with fabulous spiderwebbing), to which they added red dye and a brassy-bronze metallic. From there, I'm told the proprietary process is very much the same as with other stabilized turquoise, and this is the end result. Beautifully rich coloration, with contrasting golden metallic webbing through and through. Even though this purple turquoise isn't natural, either in color or form, I find it to be absolutely gorgeous. It cut like a dream, took a fantastic polish, and is totally solid. And the VIVID colors certainly command attention! The cab has a nicely rounded dome of 5mm, and a gracefully curved teardrop shape, finished with a slick glossy polish both front and back.
Size: 48x16mm
Weight: approximately 28 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Mohave bronzed purple turquoise
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