Purple Turquoise, or Mojave Purple Turquoise,  has popped up on the scene recently. You see it sold at Street fairs, on HSN, and other home shopping networks. There are many different explanations about what it actually is. Based on my research,

When purchasing Turquoise Jewelry, keep in mind that "Compressed Turquoise" is not a single Turquoise nugget or Cabochon that has been processed to enhance its beauty. It is a collection of separate smaller nuggets, added to a resin and compressed into blocks. Some