Arizona’s official state gemstone is turquoise — and the history runs way deeper than most people realize. 💎 Turquoise has been mined in what is now Arizona for over 1,000 years, long before modern mining, and was used by Native communities for jewelry, trade, ceremonies, and protection. Some of Arizona’s most famous turquoise mines include Kingman, Bisbee, Morenci, and Sleeping Beauty, with stones from these areas still highly valued today. Did you know turquoise was Arizona’s official state gemstone? Via Arizona State Library #Arizona #Turquoise #ArizonaHistory #DownInnaDesert