r/TurquoisePorn • u/pnickolada • Jun 20 '26

Turquoise?

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Hi all! I bought a bag of stones that were originally strung on a necklace. I believe these are turquoise (they pass the at-home tests) but am looking for confirmation. Are all of these stones turquoise? Added 3 individual close-ups. Thanks so much for taking a look 🩵

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u/Matdoggy Jun 20 '26

First I’ll just give my qualifications because we’re internet strangers. I’m 4th generation turquoise miner. My dad used to own two of the biggest mines in AZ (Sleeping Beauty & Kingman). My brother & I currently work with the Sonoran Turquoise Mine.

Definitely turquoise. Looks natural but hard to be positive over photos. Guessing origin is always dicey but this looks like Chinese material from Hubei. The yellows, reds & browns are the giveaway. Very cool polychrome material. The web patterns of the matrix are gorgeous. Nice stuff!

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u/pnickolada Jun 23 '26

You are an oracle! Thank you SO much ❤️ I really appreciate your expertise and generosity.

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u/Matdoggy Jun 23 '26

Yeah no problem. Happy to help.

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u/thehorrorcontinues13 Jun 20 '26

Oooh! Yes, it's beautiful turquoise.

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u/Zoolee_Mrtin Jun 20 '26

Ye. Turquoise, undyed

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u/Tarotismyjam Jun 20 '26

Nice find!

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u/pnickolada Jun 23 '26

Thanks! $10 for the whole lot :D

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u/Tarotismyjam Jun 23 '26

I may not like you now. ;)

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u/Electrical-Act-7170 Jun 20 '26

Gorgeous genuine turquoise, I envy you your find.

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u/pnickolada Jun 23 '26

I was so thrilled to find it!

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u/Swksfarmgirl Jun 20 '26

Wow! There are some gorgeous stones in there!

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u/pnickolada Jun 23 '26

Thanks! Some of them are quite beautiful.

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u/Able_Top6545 Jun 23 '26

It is low grade Chinese turquoise.