Turquoise

[oldgoat]

Can anyone send me a link or dealer that deals in raw turquoise? Have always had a desire to have a nice sized piece of raw...easy enough to find finished but not so easy for the unfinished pieces...

 

[uthunter]

For the most accurate price I would need what the type or where it came from, how much does it weigh, and a pic of what it looks like. I use several different sources for prices, then average between them.

The most important thing is the type/kind of turquoise. The weight is not so important unless you have a large quantity to sell. Color can have an effect on the price, same with the veining on/in the stone.

If it is old turquoise, how old is it? This can effect the price as well.

If you don't know the type or where it came from, no problem, I have a chart that shows the most common types and where they are from. I just match the stone to the chart and this gives me a pretty good idea of the type and where it came from.

 

[Twisted One]

Okay I will try to get a picture up tonight. I don't know who what or when about it. I know it was given to me about 20 years ago. The guy that previously had it was a rockhound, but never really travelled, so I would assume it in from the Northern California area, but can not state it as fact, he might have traded for it, or bought it at one of the Gem and Mineral shows, but from what I heard he sold stuff there more than bought, but couldn't rule it out.

 

[Eu_citzen]

Many precious gemstones will fade or discolor when exposed to sunlight for a long period, or when exposed to the oils from your skin, makeup, perfume, etc

I don't know if I would say many, because there are not all that many that discolour or fade in sunlight.
From what I gather certain gems from certain locations are more inclined to do so rather then a gem species as a whole.

There are exceptions though..
Kunzite might just be a good example of a stone which can fade in sunlight.
Often called a "evening stone".

 

[Sklybones]

Hi everyone I've enjoyed all your info you've givin, but need to ask how to tell the difference between the blue and green copper and turquoise, I was told if you put the rock to your tongue turquoise will stick to your tongue and copper will not. I found a buried outcropping of copper after busting thru the peacock copper layer it started turning blues and greens,,some of the blue at the bottom of the hole I've been busting down to will actually stick to your tongue and pull your tongue with it as you pull it away..This is a very well known turquoise area in the state ( well close to one anyway) in mineral county Nevada. I'm hoping it is turquoise and hoping the veining gets a bit thicker. Your help would be appreciated..TY

 

[TheRockCollector]

Buying

Just search on google for any good rock/mineral stores online.

 

[g-olden years]

In addition to the good suggestions already posted, I have a tip for you. Contact your area rock clubs as members are nearly always helpful and honest. They know the guys and gals who have extra rough lying around at home and know of local collections that are currently being sold off by descendants of avid rock hounds or by current rock hounds whose collections have outgrown their space! A great way to buy older, untreated turquoise at bargain prices, and meet new friends along the way. Andi

 

[TheRockCollector]

Hi everyone I've enjoyed all your info you've givin, but need to ask how to tell the difference between the blue and green copper and turquoise, I was told if you put the rock to your tongue turquoise will stick to your tongue and copper will not. I found a buried outcropping of copper after busting thru the peacock copper layer it started turning blues and greens,,some of the blue at the bottom of the hole I've been busting down to will actually stick to your tongue and pull your tongue with it as you pull it away..This is a very well known turquoise area in the state ( well close to one anyway) in mineral county Nevada. I'm hoping it is turquoise and hoping the veining gets a bit thicker. Your help would be appreciated..TY

Skly you should make your own thread so you will get more help from the experts.