Damele Turquoise Cabochons

Damele cabochons have become highly collectible mainly due to the character and interest found in this wonderfully distinctive turquoise which is very hard, and visually appealing. Damele turquoise forms in veins and occasionally as nuggets in carbonaceous chert and also diatomaceous earth. Stones from this mine range in color from pure lime-green through bright chartreuse; yellow with black webbing; white; orange and brown; a caramel color turquoise with bright green polka dots, and small black nuggets with bright yellow-green bumps poking out of the black matrix. Typically the turquoise contains black, brown, or tan matrix but Damele turquoise itself is not typical by any standard. (Continued below.)

1 2

Show all

9.5 Cts. Natural Damele Variscite Cabochon (#08) Natural Turquoise Cabochon Natural Damele Variscite Cabochon 1/2" tall x 3/4" wide x 3/8" thick 9.5 Cts. $114.00	12 Cts. Natural Damele Variscite Cabochon (#07) Natural Turquoise Cabochon Natural Damele Variscite Cabochon 5/8" tall x 1" wide x 1/4" thick 12 Cts. $120.00	11.15 Cts. Natural Damele Turquoise Cabochon (#06) Natural Turquoise Cabochon Natural Damele Turquoise Cabochon 5/8" tall x 1/2" wide 11.15 Cts. $134.00
9 Cts. Natural Damele Turquoise Cabochon (#05) Natural Turquoise Cabochon Natural Damele Turquoise Cabochon 1/2" tall x 3/4" wide 9 Cts. $108.00	8 Cts. Natural Damele Turquoise Cabochon (#04) Natural Turquoise Cabochon Natural Damele Turquoise Cabochon 5/8" tall x 1/2" wide 8 Cts. $96.00	13 Cts. Natural Damele Turquoise Cabochon (#03) Natural Damele Turquoise Cabochon Damele Turquoise Cabochon 3/4" tall x 1" wide 13. Cts. $117.00

Browse more pages... 1 2

Show all

A small, tightly run operation, the Damele mine is located thirty miles east of Austin, Nevada. The mine is located on the Dry Creek Ranch owned by the Damele family. There, they raise unique horses that carry the Damele name. Benny Damele discovered the mine sometime around 1973. Soon thereafter, Clyde Wright became involved in mining the claim and worked it for approximately eighteen years. Tony Cotner, an excellent miner, merchandiser and truly colorful character, has owned the claim since 1990 when he bought it from Benny Damele. Mr. Cotner, also known as"Mean Green", states there is an ancient subtropical zone located beneath the mine that may be responsible for the unusual colors associated with Damele turquoise although he is unsure whether the organic environment has anything to do with the coloration.

Since Damele turquoise is mined by a character and handled by characters at Twin Rocks Trading Post, it is only natural that we prefer stones chockful of character as well. The next time you are traveling down U.S. Highway 191 in southern Utah, make sure you stop in and visit our cast of characters. We believe you will greatly enjoy the experience.

Chemical composition of turquoise: CuAl,(PO404(OH)8.4H2O.

Twin Rocks Trading Post · P.O. Box 330 · 913 E. Navajo Twins Dr · Bluff, UT 84512
Phone: 435-672-2341 · Toll-free 1-800-526-3448
Contact Twin Rocks Trading Post
Copyright © 2008 Twin Rocks Trading Post
Twin Rocks Home