Sonoran turquoise is unique in that it is typically found in clay deposits as nuggets, rather than in veins like many other types of turquoise. The Sonoran mine is known for producing a range of turquoise varieties, including Sonoran Gold, which is admired for its vibrant colors such as aqua blue, lime, bright green, and a mix of blue and green, often with a golden to brown matrix.

Boulder turquoise is a distinctive type of turquoise characterized by veins of turquoise running through a brown or rust-colored host rock. The uniqueness of the turquoise patterns and the vibrant colors of the host rock make each stone and piece of jewelry made from it one-of-a-kind.