06/15/2026
White Buffalo, Do you see the mountain? And the girl? I’m loving the images and patterns that pop out of this when we polish it up..
We Mucked this with the Ottesons at their Black Hills claim on our last gem club field trip in Tonopah,NV.
Sometimes referred to as White Buffalo Turquoise, or Sacred White Buffalo, White Turquoise, is actually Dolomite.
All natural, rough Stone available. .25 cents to .65 cents a gram.
Lot 102 shown- 191 grams- $67
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$3.95 shipping includes tracking and insurance.
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Rough, Cabochons and Jewelry will be Available.
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“White Buffalo stone is a rare, naturally occurring mineral composed primarily of white calcite and quartz with stark black chert veining. It is not made of feldspar. Because it is found in the same geological veins as turquoise in Tonopah, Nevada, it is commonly marketed as “White Buffalo Turquoise,” though it contains no copper.
Key Mineral Facts composition: Primarily calcite, quartz, and alunite. Depending on its exact crystal structure, it can also morph into dolomite or aragonite.
Origin: The only major vein in the world is located at the Otteson family’s Dry Creek Mine in Tonopah, Nevada.
Appearance: It is prized for its snowy white background and sharp, dramatic black spiderweb matrix.
The Name: It is named after the legendary and sacred white buffalo due to its extreme purity and rarity.
Common MisconceptionsIt is not turquoise: True turquoise is a copper aluminum phosphate. Because White Buffalo has no copper, it lacks the signature blue or green hues.” - Google
White Buffalo information copied from Google
