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What is the gemstone of Nevada?
Turquoise is the official gemstone of Nevada.
What is nevada's state gem?
Turquoise
What are the release dates for Cash and Treasures - 2006 Turquoise Nevada?
Cash and Treasures - 2006 Turquoise Nevada was released on: USA: 11 December 2007
Where is turquoise rock found?
Turquoise is a secondary mineral, forming veins in alumina-rich rocks in desert regions. Turquoise, with a brown to white matrix, can be found in New Mexico, Nevada and Arizona in the US. It is also found with a black matrix, which is the more highly regarded, in Tibet and Iran. Turquoise also occurs in Egypt, Chili, France and Turkestan.
Where was turquoise first found?
Turquoise was first found in ancient Egypt around 3200 BCE, mainly originating from the Sinai Peninsula. It was highly prized by the Egyptians for its striking blue-green color and was used in jewelry and decorative objects.
What reason did people go to Nevada?
for gold,silver,and turquoise
What state is turquoise produced for jewelry making?
In the United States, the Southwest is the major source of turquoise. States that produce turquoise include Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada.
How do you spell turcoise?
Turquoise (sometimes spelled turquois) is the greenish blue color of a stone which was first found in Turkestan or other Turkish area. The word originally meant Turkish.
Is Turquoise found in Central America?
Yes.
Where can turquoise be found in Virginia?
Virginia beach
What countries is turquoise found in?
Turquoise is found in several countries around the world, with notable deposits in the United States, particularly in Arizona and New Mexico. Other significant sources include Iran, which has been known for its high-quality turquoise, as well as China, Mexico, and Tibet. Additionally, smaller quantities of turquoise can be found in countries like Afghanistan and Chile. Each region produces turquoise with distinct colors and characteristics.
What resources were found in the Sinai Peninsula?
turquoise and copper
