Turquoise
Turquoise is a valuable blue-green gemstone often found in treasure contexts, prized for jewelry and collectibles, with price varying widely by quality, color, and rarity.
Estimated value as of 2026 · Source: Average-quality turquoise from HowStuffWorks and T.Skies Jewelry
Fun Fact
High-grade Lander Blue turquoise can exceed $500 per carat, making a pound worth over $1 million, far surpassing gold's value per pound.
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