Crushed Green Sonoran Turquoise w/Matrix Sand from Mexico, Stabilized, Medium Sand (0.25mm-2mm) for Inlay, Resin Art, Memorial Jewelry

This turquoise is sourced from the state of Sonora in northern Mexico, near the Alacran copper mine. Sonoran turquoise can come in a range of colors from vivid electric blues to bright greens and generally has a unique golden brown matrix. This crushed material features green turquoise (dominant) mixed with blue turquoise (minor) and an ample amount of golden caramel matrix and host rock, creating a distinctive rustic aesthetic. This material was stabilized prior to being crushed. 

MATERIAL SIZE

Our medium material is considered to be sand sized (fine sand to very coarse sand), ranging between 0.25 millimeters to 2 millimeters. This size is great for most woodworking inlays, memorial and resin jewelry, pyramids, ring inlay, resin molds, mosaics, terrariums, bezel cups, resin art, embellishments, and metaphysical projects. 

MINERAL PROPERTIES

• Moh’s Hardness: 4
• Specific Gravity (g/cm3): 2.60 - 2.86
• Luster: Dull, Waxy
• Color: Green, Blue, Caramel Brown
• Origin: Sonora, Mexico

EXTRA LISTING INFO

We prioritize providing high-quality materials for all artisans; therefore, our stones are natural and untreated unless otherwise specified. Photos may showcase both wet and dry crushed stone. Please note that wet stones can appear darker, which may resemble the finished look of the material after it's sealed with an adhesive.

We use the metric system for all size measurements, with units in millimeters (mm). Refer to the product photos for a visual guide using a metric ruler (cm/mm).