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Rough Nacozari Turquoise
 (used primarily for inlay work)

Genuine natural color compressed Nacozari Turquoise using our own proprietary process. Photos show natural pyrite, which is not found in reconstituted turquoise. All of the matrix you see in this compressed block is natural, including the pyrite. 

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Nacozari *Compressed Turquoise

 
Click for larger view Compressed Block Style 

Measurements: Approx. 4¼" long X 2" wide X 2" thick and weighs 1½ pounds
Price: $219.95 each

Click for larger view Cube Style 

Measurements: Approx. 2" X 2" square
Price: $79.95 each

 
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Measurements: Approx. 1¼" X 2" and 1/8" thick
Price: $9.95 each


   

*This is compressed  turquoise, NOT reconstituted. Compressed turquoise has been hardened by the use of pressure. Because Nacozari turquoise is a relatively soft stone, it has to be hardened in order to be cut or carved. This block is comprised of Nacozari turquoise nuggets that have been compressed then stabilized using a colorless organic salt and resin process . We use no dyes. This piece is not "enhanced" and is not reconstituted turquoise.

See more blue turquoise at these links:

Blue Campo Frio Turquoise 

Blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

Blue Kingman Turquoise 

About the mine: Nacozari sounds like an Asian name, but it is actually a mine in Sonora, Mexico. The mine is located south of the Bisbee, Arizona mine in the same mountain range.  Nacozari turquoise is a bright sky blue color with very little matrix. Nacozari is fast becoming very collectible as it has become increasingly hard to get. 

February, 2010
Update: Nacozari turquoise is a very good investment right now as we have not been able to get it for over two years due to the tensions and other things happening south of the border. Nacozari turquoise is not easy to find right now.

 

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