Kingman Turquoise 3-4mm Blue/Green Pebble - 15-16 Inch Ruby and Sapphire and peridot

and peridot

it lightens because of further weathering and becomes Malachite

Green Aventurine is a green translucent quartz with glimmering metallic inclusions

its variations seem to depict landscapes and other images

Nylon Jaw Pliers are considered "a must-have" when working with soft wires

Kingman Turquoise 3-4mm Blue/Green Pebble - 15-16 Inch Ruby and Sapphire and peridotKingman turquoise, mined in the Acerbate Mountains near Kingman, Arizona, is renowned for its vibrant, intense blue hues, often featuring a black, "water web" matrix. Operated by the Colbaugh family, the mine is one of the largest and oldest producers of American turquoise, famous for producing nuggets in a wide color range from pale blue to dark green.