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Turquoise - No. 8 Mine Nevada, Smalls [193073]

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Turquoise - No. 8 Mine Nevada, Smalls [193073]
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Rough turquoise - smalls. Cut, etc. Good for tumbling. Approximate weight 5.4 pounds. From No. 8 turquoise mine, located in Eureka county, north of Carlin, Nevada. The historic deposit was discovered in 1925 and first mined in 1929. It produced some of the largest nuggets of turquoise ever discovered, including one over 150 pounds. Very collectible turquoise ñ can't find this stuff anymore!†Largest piece about 1.5" x 1" x 1", but mostly smaller.
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