Navajo Turquoise Pendant f5f11df49454e60dea16564a62ad0f3d Devonian period: 395 m

Devonian period: 395 m

it is referred to as a Malachite Brain or broccoli due to the similarity in appearance

Faden Quartz occurs when Quartz crystals grow in a fault zone

using its powerful tail to counter balance its enormous body

polished Labradorite specimen

Navajo Turquoise Pendant f5f11df49454e60dea16564a62ad0f3d Devonian period: 395 mLapidary and silversmithing is an important way of life for the Navajo people. Starting in the 19th century, a man named Atsidi Sani (1830 1918) is credited with being the first among his people to learn the fine artistry of jewelry making. Atsidi was taught by a Mexican man named Nakai Tsosi, who also taught the craft to other Navajo members. Unlike Zuni jewelry makers, Navajo artists are a bit more traditional in their style, concentrating on using