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New Mexico Gems and Semi precious Stones Explored
The article surveys New Mexico gems from rubies to turquoise and moonstone, detailing famous finds like the Russell ruby and Navajo ruby, opal specimens, amethyst prospects, petrified wood, garnets, onyx, topaz, obsidian, and Pecos Valley Tucky Diamonds, with notes on sources, local counties, and historical use by Native Americans and early settlers. It highlights commercial viability limits and regional variations across Catron, Grant, Chaves, Lincoln, and Union counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Pat Garrett
Florida
Garrett
Jaccards
St. Louis
Clemente Hightower
Catron County
Mogollon
Chaves County
Grant County
Arizona
Lincoln
Chaves
Carlsbad
Red Sea
Sacramentos
Mt. Dora
Union County
Arabia
Persia