Spider Web Number 8 Mine Turquoise Number 8 Turquoise Smooth Cabochon

The best, natural spiderweb Material from the #8 Turquoise mine is rare and highly coveted today. The color of Number 8 varies from light blue, blue with shades of green to beautiful dark blue. It is found with a black, golden, red or brown matrix. The classic look of Number Eight Turquoise is light blue with a golden brown spiderweb matrix.. The mineral deposits, which initially comprised both turquoise and copper, were subsequently officially designated as #8 Mine Turquoise and were first discovered in 1925, approximately thirty miles north of Carlin,.

The Turquoise is a collector's item--because once the reserve is gone there will be no more material released onto the market. The Gold Mining Company owns the claim to the Number 8 mine and it has been swallowed up by the gold mining operations. This is some of the last Number 8 Turquoise to be had and will be a great addition to your collection.. The Number 8 Mine in Nevada is legendary for producing some of the most striking and sought-after turquoise in the world. Known for its vibrant blue to blue-green colors interlaced with a bold, golden to reddish-brown spiderweb matrix, Number 8 turquoise is a true American classic. The mine closed in the 1970s, making its material highly collectible and increasingly rare. Each piece we offer.