Select From The Wide Range Of Turquoise Available Article Written By: Turquoise Cabochons Turquoise cabochons are blue to green colored minerals which are very rare and considered as a gem. These mineral stones are very popular among the silver and goldsmith. They use these stones in the manufacturing of the ornaments. These stones are very vibrant in colors as they make many people crave for wearing them. All these stones are naturally made and are not treated with anykind of chemicals or any other thing. It is recommended that you should not force to shape any stone to some other size. Natural size and shapes are considered as the best. These stones come in many types and colors to choose from. Some of its important types are mentioned below
Bisbee turquoise: Bisbee turquoise is a very hard stone and is available in shades from intense blue color with some small coloring of red, brown or black color inside it. Some of the green shaded Bisbee stones have also been found. Its color and quality has made Bisbee turquoise more famous in many parts of America. With its blue color, hardness and rarity, Bisbee turquoise is said to be the most valued of the turquoise gem. Candelaria turquoise: Candelaria turquoise is available in a vibrant electric blue color with some light matrix over it which makes this stone attractive. It is extracted from the candelaria mine located in Nevada and the gem is named after the place. Candelaria turquoise is also used in manufacturing of the fine jewelry. Carlin turquoise: Carlin turquoise is a high grade gem famous for its medium to dark blue color with a black matrix on it. Carlin turquoise is well known for its hardness and the intense blue color has made this gem the most demanded gem in older times. Now, it is rarely available in the market. Chinese turquoise: Chinese turquoise is mined from China. Chinese turquoise ranges from green and light blue to dark blue color with an attractive black matrix on it. Chinese turquoise is considered as the cheap turquoise as its colors are dull. All the Chinese turquoise sold in last few years are green and greenish blue with a dull color on it. Easter blue turquoise: Easter blue turquoise color ranges from light blue to dark green with patches of brown matrix on it. Easter blue turquoise doesn’t have spider web matrix on it instead it has patches on them. Spider web matrix is very rarely seen with Easter blue turquoise.