Turquoise Rough for Cabbing:

China Blue Turquoise Chinese Turquoise China Ridge Turquoise Fox Mine Turquoise Kingman (collector) Kingman Old Man Mine Morenci Turquoise

Treatments

I generally do not deal in stones that have been "treated" in any way with the exception of "stabilized materials". But I will include any known treatments in the stone descriptions... terms for describing treatments of cabs and rough vary, so do peoples reactions to them.

Stabilized - When I use this term I mean that the material in question has been literally "stabilize" to enhance it's hardness and durability only (it also helps keep the original color from changing with age and wear). There has been NO COLOR enhancement with dyes or any other coloring agent. There are several processes that can be used, anything from a resin called "Opticon" to the "Zachary Method" that uses potassium and leaves almost no trace of being done. Turquoise, Chrysocolla, and a few other softer stones are the normal candidates for these processes.

I personally feel that there is nothing wrong with a stone being "stabilized", as long as it is represented that way. In some cases I think, depending on how the stone is going to be used, a "stabilized" stone is a better choice...

Enjoy looking and if you have any questions please ask...

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