Researchers are blending archaeology and geochemistry to get a more complete picture of turquoise's mining and distribution in the pre-Hispanic Southwest. Turquoise is an icon of the desert Southwest, ...
Knowing the mystical qualities of turquoise -- Learning the international history of turquoise -- Studying geology & mineralogy of turquoise -- Mining turquoise -- Cutting turquoise : lapidary work -- ...
Turquoise is an icon of the desert Southwest, with enduring cultural significance, especially for Native American communities. Yet, relatively little is known about the early history of turquoise ...