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The image.com: Gem Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about gemstones at this site. Here you can view gem images and read the very detailed descriptions and general information facts pertaining to select gems.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Totems to Turquoise: Native American Jewelry

For Students 9th - 10th
Through this resource, the user can learn about the hand-crafted jewelry of Native North Americans of the Northwest and Southwest and how it embodies both the personal and collective identity of the maker and the wearer.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Production of Specific u.s. Gemstones

For Students 9th - 10th
Photos of the principal gemstones produced in the United States, including an introduction to historical and other background information for each one.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Gemstones

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site contains general information on various synthetic and natural gemstones and provides links to specific gems.
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Other

Pueblo Bonito: Turquoise Trade Capital

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of Pueblo Bonito and the importance the "apartment-house" played in the Chaco Canyon turquoise trade.
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Chaco Canyon National Historic Park, a Photo Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictorial look at Chaco Canyon National Historic Park and Pueblo Bonito.
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Curated OER

Arizona State Stone

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of the Arizona State Stone.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Women Wearing Turquoise

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon illustration of a woman wearing turquoise jewelry.