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NATURAL CASTLE DOME MINE TURQUOISE CAB / UNIQUE COLORS

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Minimum Bid (USD)		Feedback Rating	99.33% Positive
Current Bid (USD)	0.00	Member Since	January 26, 2006 in United States of America
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Starting Bid (USD)	45.00
Reserve Price (USD)	none
Starts	November 3, 2008 4:00 PM
Ends	November 4, 2008 3:50 PM	Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category	Other Gemstones > Turquoise	Shipping Cost	1.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID	81827	Shipping Insurance (optional)	3.00
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ALL NATURAL TURQUOISE CAB FROM ARIZONA. APPROX. 30 X 13 X 3 MM, AND 15.5 CARATS. VERY UNIQUE SHADES OF BLUE. FLAT BACK, READY TO SET!

A BIT OF HISTORY: The Castle Dome turquoise mine is located about 30 miles from the Sleeping Beauty mine, near Globe, Arizona. Since the turquoise deposit had been depleted, the Castle Dome mine has not been in operation since the early 1970s. Castle Dome was operated as an open pit mine. The site has since been reclaimed, meaning it has been filled in and replanted with native plants and grasses. Castle Dome is known for its incredible bright blue color. Castle Dome is distinguished from Sleeping Beauty by its more vibrant blue and the presence of more matrixes. The matrix in Castle Dome turquoise is light brown to gold in color. This stone is unique because of the honey brown crust that is present before it is cut.This is a quality gem grade turquoise it is NOT stabilized or dyed.

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