#8 Mine - Turquoise Cabs

#8 MINE

Number 8 mine turquoise mine is found in Eureka County in Nevada. It was found in 1925 and then mined finally 4 years later in 1929. The mine is no longer mined for turquoise, but it is mined for gold at present.

Number 8 mine closed in 1976. The turquoise from that stockpile that I as mined is looked at as one of the premier turquoises ever discovered. The reason why this is the case is because once the Number 8 gem quality turquoise stockpile reserve is depleted it will never be available again, making it highly valuable.