Cerrillos Turquoise









Natural Form:



Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Cerrillos Turquoise is mottled and ranges in colors from a tan to a tannish green, yellow to yellowish green,  blue to bluish green.

Texture:

Luster:

Translucency: Opaque to translucent

Silica Fabrics / Fossils:

Patina:

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Cerrillos Turquoise was formed by volcanic activity occurring in the Cerrillos District south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. 
Projectile point made from this material:



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Commonly made projectile point from this material:
Archaeological Context:
Prehistoric quarries have been located at this source and artifacts from this source were found at Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon.