Join The Crystal Collector and my trusty sidekick, Matrix, as we dig for turquoise at the legendary Mona Lisa Mine in Arkansas! This historic location is home to the largest turquoise nugget ever found in North America, weighing an incredible 245 pounds. The mine has been a source of not only massive turquoise specimens but also rich history, as it was originally discovered while searching for copper generations ago.
During our public digs, we had the privilege of sharing this rare and exciting experience with others, and everyone walked away with buckets of beautiful turquoise! The turquoise here is unique—it must be stabilized to create stunning jewelry, but when it’s made into pieces, the results are nothing short of breathtaking. This is a spot few get to experience, and it was a joy to see everyone find treasure in this prolific and historically significant location.
Come along for the adventure, and see what we uncovered at the Mona Lisa Mine!
During our public digs, we had the privilege of sharing this rare and exciting experience with others, and everyone walked away with buckets of beautiful turquoise! The turquoise here is unique—it must be stabilized to create stunning jewelry, but when it’s made into pieces, the results are nothing short of breathtaking. This is a spot few get to experience, and it was a joy to see everyone find treasure in this prolific and historically significant location.
Come along for the adventure, and see what we uncovered at the Mona Lisa Mine!
- Category
- Mineral exploration
- Tags
- turquoise, gems, crystals











