Santa Rita Turquoise












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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Santa Rita Turquoise ranges from a blue to green with a golden brown matrix.  Gold ore is commonly present in the matrix.

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Translucency:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: 

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Santa Rita Turquoise occurs in the Burro District, Grant County, New Mexico.
Projectile point made from this material:



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