Egyptian Turquoise 2x4-4x5mm Side Drill Nugget - 15-16 Inch featured_09192024 Mohs hardness 7

Mohs hardness 7

as opposed to the presence of Chromium which creates Emerald’s green color

These mines are also famous for sourcing North-American Jasper

blush color is deceptive

high-contrast matrix in shades of brown

Egyptian Turquoise 2x4-4x5mm Side Drill Nugget - 15-16 Inch featured_09192024 Mohs hardness 7Egyptian Turquoise is one of the oldest known sources of turquoise, historically mined in the Sinai region for thousands of years and prized since ancient times for its vivid color and strength. For many years, mining rights were controlled by a single family, and much of the material was tied up by one company limiting availability in the open market. Authentic Egyptian Turquoise remains difficult to source, especially in bead form. This material is