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The Thunder Mountain Turquoise Mine

"An exquisite piece of Thunder Mountain turquoise rough, known for its rarity and exceptional quality. Owned by Shreve R. Saville. Featured on TurquoiseDeluxe.com."

The Thunder Mountain Turquoise Mine produces some of the finest, rarest, and most collectible natural turquoise in America.

Discovery and Origins
The Thunder Mountain Turquoise Mine was discovered by Lynn and Danny Otteson, who named it after finding a lightning-struck eagle on the claim. Lynn Otteson described finding the highest grade nugget he had ever seen on this site. The mine was later purchased by Shreve R. Saville (owner of Turquoisedeluxe.com) from his friend Dean Otteson, and he continues to own it today.

Unique Characteristics and Among the Greats
Thunder Mountain turquoise is renowned for its exceptional gem-quality stones and very limited production, making it highly collectible. The turquoise is highly silicated, resulting in a hard and durable stone. It contains abnormal traces of chromium, giving it a distinctive color and hue that rivals famous American turquoise mines such as Bisbee, Red Mountain, Lone Mountain, and Apache Blue. The mine produces black web, golden web, and red web varieties, with colors ranging from deep electric blues with black webbing to intense polychrome blue and green stones with a golden matrix.

Historical Significance
Located in Esmeralda County, Nevada, Thunder Mountain Mine is situated in an area with a rich mining history dating back to the mid-19th century. Despite not being extensively mined, the exceptional quality of its turquoise assures its place as a future legend in Nevada’s mining history. The high-grade turquoise from Thunder Mountain showcases brilliant colors and intricate matrix patterns that rival some of the most famous turquoise mines. Its unique ability to produce black, golden, and red web varieties adds to its distinctiveness and appeal among collectors. Thunder Mountain is poised to become a notable landmark in Nevada’s storied mining tradition.

A Call to Collectors
For those who appreciate natural beauty, Thunder Mountain turquoise offers something truly special. These exclusive stones can be found at TurquoiseDeluxe.com. Whether used in jewelry or displayed as hand-cut cabochons, they represent some of the finest turquoise available. The combination of limited availability and high quality makes Thunder Mountain turquoise a valued addition to any collection.