Morenci Turquoise

A brief presentation on natural American Turquoise from the famous Morenci Turquoise mine in Southeastern Arizona. Dillon Hartman from Durango Silver Company gives examples of beautiful natural American Turquoise in rough, cabochon, and jewelry form. Learn a brief history of the mine as well.
The Morenci turquoise mine is located in Greenlee County, Arizona. The Morenci mine was initially mined for its copper deposits. Equipment operators would “lunch box” blue high-quality turquoise away from the mine and sell to collectors. The turquoise found at Morenci eventually became worth more than the copper.
Brief History of the Morenci Turquoise mine :
From 1956 to 1984 the turquoise rights were granted to William” Lucky “Brown, who also owned the Villa Grove Mine in Colorado. Production was mined in large quantities and sold through the family-owned station in New Mexico and Arizona. The Morenci copper mine is the largest in the United States and still produces more than 750,000,000 pounds of copper per year.
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[@joechiaretti4131]

The pyrite and quartz in the matrix make the Morenci turquoise unique. It's my favorite turquoise by far.

[@marikoswisher]

Dillon, your videos are excellent, so interesting and inspiring! I'm a novice but your calm demeanor and extensive knowlede have me hooked! Please keep making these and thank you!!!

[@jawadawais2919]

good

[@Chancethecatthatcan]

Stunning

[@vallee7966]

Very helpful Dillon! I got a ring that I am now sure is Morenci. Very interesting and informative! Thank you!

[@dashoverton1963]

Wow, there’s something about Morenci turquoise that makes it unique, attractive and distinct from other turquoise. The pyrite especially. More silvery. But the blue too. It’s an elegant type of blue. The big Morenci ring is a great example. Thanks for the video Dillon.

[@Phoenix_Enterprises]

My experience in turquoise industry...yeah, I'm not red or white enough in the blood for me to sell...so I collect and make art. Opal is the same. I consider it like gold or silver...know when to buy know when to sell and keep it private. Thanks for sharing beautiful stones.

[@debbielightnash]

Really enjoy these videos. Thanks, everyone!!

[@jimbettridge3123]

Thanks Dillon, nice stuff!

[@aiveryart9182]

so beautiful Morenci!

[@michelemurphy3541]

Wonderful.
I wish I lived near so I could hire you to evaluate my turquoise collection. I just string/wire stones together and have been collecting strands and pieces for years.
Thank you for these awesome videos.

[@kylerich3771]

I love your turquoise videos & knowledge of these unique & mysterious mines that house these extraordinary gems !😊 kyle

[@rosavidaurri1757]

I love the pendant your father made, wow beautiful.

[@ivangamer8022]

amazing.

[@CarolBlaneyPhD]

Fantastic discussion and lovely pieces, man oh man.

[@mazinalmoumen]

This is the best presentation about turquoise! I guess you should publish a book about your experience in turquoise Your have the best museum quality Morenci turquoise 👏👏👏

[@michelleknight7362]

Yes, thanks Dillion AUMi Jewels

[@mkirry101]

good stuff dillon

[@Donaldperson7]

That would make nice knife handles!

[@sandrabentley1420]

Excellent, thank you.

[@beradee]

Great video! Thoroughly enjoyed your demonstration.

[@JohmathanBSwift]

Enjoying this series very much .
I am learning a lot.
Have you done a Manassa Turquoise or Royston Turquoise yet ?
Thank you again.

[@LaoZi2023]

Dillon, could you do a video on #8 turquoise?

[@matteaanderson1044]

Hey there! Doing a research paper on Morenci turquoise, would you happen to have any sources that I can cite?

[@dianetrujillo791]

Hello Dillon, I have a necklace of turquoise that I bought and I believe is from the Morenci mine but the pyrite looks almost like gold veins it’s beautiful but mine is the deep blue. Can you tell me more about it? 😊

[@reptilisst]

Phelps-Dodge sold out to Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Mining Co. in 2004.

[@taniabedford1]

thanks for the info. i've got a ring that color with inclusions i thought were silver. oh, iron pyrite?

[@dianetrujillo791]

I also have a watch band with turquoise and mother of pearl, it’s vintage and it has the hallmark but I can not find the person that made it. It’s beautiful. Can you tell me where to find the vintage hallmarks. Thank you 😊

[@zeeeena]

You can google native american makers marks

[@herukaokofo4796]

This is great,how can I buy??

[@rickmartinez8187]

I make old style jewelry, Rick Martinez

[@Arizona_lilly]

In Arizona ? I seen the city going east

[@charliedevine6869]

When iron pyrite has value.

[@brucepreston3794]

Where do I get some of that ?

[@westbegay8422]

I have raw Morenci Turquoise.

[@fionabryant2311]

Dobyou have a website

[@mohammednawed1775]

Hello sir
Can you ship it to india?
I m big lover of turquoish.

[@DurangoSilver]

Yes we can

[@shivshaktigemscrystals.9576]

@@DurangoSilver how to contact you what's your number

[@rococochanel]

No sound

[@nunyabuznes4251]

That is messed up they blew the mine to keep people from mining it.

[@Arizona_lilly]

Yea I seen the mines but there’s no turquoise there ! Nothing like this