Collection: Sonoran Mountain Turquoise
Sonoran Mountain turquoise is a striking gemstone featuring vibrant blue and green shades, a dark matrix, and unique nugget formations. Individual cabochons and loose stones typically cost between $25 and $120 depending on size and quality.
Origin and Formation
Location: Mined near Cananea at Campitos Mountain in the Sonora Desert of Mexico, roughly 35 miles south of the Arizona border.
Formation: Unlike most turquoise found in hard rock veins, it forms inside clay deposits as individual nuggets.
Appearance: Displays a mix of deep blues, bright greens, and dark brown or black webbed matrix patterns