Turquoise #85 | Courtland-Gleeson Variscite " a term for when

" a term for when reflected light creates a star effect in the stone

This phenomenon is due entirely to how the stone is cut

The Weight: 73

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5 on the Mohs scale of hardness

Turquoise #85 | Courtland-Gleeson Variscite " a term for whenThe Stone: Turquoise natural stabilized The Weight: 36. 40 carats The Origin: Courtland Gleeson Mining District, Arizona The Cut: Oval Cabochon Cut stone measurements: 33. 38mm x 24. 18mm x 7. 7mm About Turquoise: What once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem. Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity.