Each stone so different and full of martix, it is truly an art when they all come together to make a cohesive piece! Pilot Mountain Turquoise is a beautiful stone to add to your collection! This beautiful pendant has measurements of 2 3/4 inches in length, 1 1/4 inch in width and can fit on Navajo Pearls up to 14 MM. (Sold Separately). Artist stamped Bea To & stamped Sterling. The Pilot Mountain mine is located in western Nevada, east of the town of Mina. As with most turquoise mines, this mine opened as a copper claim. Pilot Mountain turquoise was first mined in 1930 as a tunnel mine then it became an open pit. While Pilot Mountain is considered an active mine, it is a very small operation.
Pilot Mountain turquoise forms in hard veins with color ranging from bright blue to dark blue with a greenish cast. Dark brown limonite mottled patterns are associated with this material. Most Pilot Mountain turquoise is called “grass roots”, meaning the best deposits are found within ten feet of the surface.
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