Natural Thundercloud Drop TO_021126 The Hubei / Qingu turquoise

The Hubei / Qingu turquoise cabochons showcase the exceptional beauty of turquoise sourced from the renowned Qingu mine in Hubei Province

Carefully cut and polished to a brilliant finish with a smooth

5 and a 7 on the Moh's hardness scale

earthy greens ranging from lime and hunter to deep forest tones

The Hubei / Qingu turquoise cabochon showcases the exceptional beauty of turquoise sourced from the renowned Qingu mine in Hubei Province

Natural Thundercloud Drop TO_021126 The Hubei / Qingu turquoiseThundercloud Stone is a unique gem that's new to us. Found in and around a few turquoise mines in China, this material was overlooked until someone took a chance on it. Initial testing has shown that some of this material has opalized in its formation and is comprised primarily of calcium calcite and iron. This combination creates a fiery and smoky gemstone that is all natural.