{"product_id":"leadville-turquoise-specimen-15-g","title":"Leadville Turquoise Specimen – 15 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA one-of-one turquoise specimen from Leadville, Colorado. This distinctive piece displays vivid blue turquoise in rounded, naturally irregular areas with natural quartz within the matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light hand polish reveals its color and natural contrast while preserving the specimen’s organic contours and surface character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural quartz-bearing matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leadville, Colorado, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly hand-polished by collector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One specimen only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are approximate. Photographs show the exact specimen offered and include multiple angles and gloved-hand views for scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor and display note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeadville turquoise is known for beautiful sky-blue to light green tones. I chose to preserve this stable piece as a specimen, though it may also be cut and polished for lapidary use. The photographs were selected to show its vivid blue to light turquoise-blue colors, natural matrix, contours, and reverse side as faithfully as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurquoise should be protected from impact, prolonged moisture, heat, oils, cosmetics, acids, household chemicals, steam, and ultrasonic cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-one specimen will be shipped with insurance for the full purchase value and signature confirmation upon delivery. Shipping times vary depending on the carrier service selected at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YiaYiaMinerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48453505843421,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/3311\/0237\/files\/Photoroom_20260829_125541.jpg?v=1788029883","url":"https:\/\/yiayiaminerals.com\/products\/leadville-turquoise-specimen-15-g","provider":" YiaYia Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}