Arizona: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Mine

Arizona's Sleeping Beauty Turquoise comes from the 'Sleeping Beauty Mountain Mine' in Globe, Arizona. The term Sleeping Beauty turquoise (aka "Persian Turquoise") refers to a unique variety of turquoise that is 'matrix-free,' with no veining.

Sleeping Beauty turquoise occurs in association with granite host-rock. The color range for 'Sleeping Beauty' is a dark 'Royal Blue' or light 'Sky Blue.'

For additional Information on Sleeping Beauty turquoise, go to: www.sbturquoise.com

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