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Gems: Nature's Jewels
Turquoise
What gem comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine? What gem was featured on the mask of the Egyptian king Tutankhamen and in Native American jewelry? It's turquoise. Readers will learn amazing facts about one of the only gems to be mined in North America. Captivating photographs show the variety of turquoise pieces that can be found throughout the world.
24 pages, Library Binding
First published August 1, 2011
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November 14, 2021
Turquoise is my favorite color and one of my favorite gems. I was interested to learn that turquoise often is mined in the same place as copper; turquoise's color is caused from copper, so the two go hand in hand.
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