Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Raw Rough Natural Mineral Gemstone Random Pull
$ 4.2
Description
This listing is for a random pull / piece of your desired weight category. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Chips – Natural Arizona Rough Size Approx: Varies by piece — please refer to photos for dimensions (ruler next to specimen in last photo) Description: These are natural turquoise chips from the famous Sleeping Beauty Mine in Globe, Arizona — prized for their iconic sky-blue color with little to no matrix . Each piece is rough and unpolished, perfect for lapidary, wire wrapping, inlay work, or collectors seeking authentic Arizona turquoise. Features of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise: Color palette: Renowned for its consistent robin’s egg blue or sky blue hue. Some pieces may show subtle white veining or light brown matrix , but most are clean and vibrant in color. Patterns: Most pieces are solid blue or slightly mottled , often free of webbing — a signature characteristic of Sleeping Beauty turquoise. Hardness: Approximately 5–6 on the Mohs scale , suitable for jewelry with stabilization or protective settings. Location: Mined from the Sleeping Beauty Mine in Globe, Arizona, USA , which closed in 2012. Remaining rough material is increasingly limited and highly sought after. Formation: Formed through secondary mineralization in copper-rich regions. This turquoise developed in arid, oxidized environments within host rocks, often near quartz and limonite. Rarity: Rare and collectible. Since the mine’s closure , authentic, untreated Sleeping Beauty turquoise has become increasingly scarce, particularly rough material with natural blue tone and minimal matrix . Energetic & Spiritual Properties: Associated with protection , peace , and communication Said to promote inner calm , truthful expression , and energetic cleansing A favored stone in Native American and Southwestern traditions Perfect for: ✔ Inlay and mosaic projects ✔ Cabochon cutting and lapidary work ✔ Southwest-style jewelry design ✔ Crystal and mineral collections Additional Information: 💧 The stone is wet in these photos to show what it will look like once fully tumbled and polished. This highlights its true potential. 📸 Photos taken in direct studio lighting to highlight the natural color zoning and surface texture. 📦 I combine shipping — check my shop for other slabs, cabs, turquoise, and copper minerals. 📦 Ships carefully and securely packaged. 📏 You’ll receive the exact stone (or lot) pictured. Refer to all photos for size and condition. (Ruler next to specimen in last photo) 🚭 All items come from a smoke-free home. 🔎 Note: Color may vary slightly depending on lighting and monitor settings. This is a natural, untreated stone unless otherwise specified.
FAST shipping. Shipping cost a bit steep, BUT this item was priced very LOW; so it balances out. :-) I received exactly what was in the photo. This piece is so much prettier than the photo could show. Lots of opal. Item was wrapped securely and arrived in perfect condition. I would absolutely buy from this seller again. EXCELLENT transaction from start to finish! *****
Amazing! That was literally the quickest shipping I've ever experienced on ebay. Item as described and beautiful. Packed with care. Great communication. A perfect transaction and a stellar seller! Thanks! A+++++++++++
Absolutely beautiful stone, at a great price. Piece was exactly as described/shown in listing. Shipped very quickly, and my rock was properly packaged to ensure intact arrival. A perfect eBay experience.
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