Discovered a huge turquoise stone block in China

A huge block of turquoise stone worth about VND 33 billion has been discovered in Hubei Province, China .

According to the People's Daily, the 215kg giant turquoise stone was discovered in Truc Son district, Hubei province, China. It was transferred to Shiyan City for display on July 7.

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The turquoise stone weighs 215kg and is worth about 10 million yuan.

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The giant turquoise stone has attracted the curiosity of many locals.

The giant turquoise stone has attracted the curiosity of many locals. According to the Sina news site, it is estimated to be worth about 10 million yuan (33 billion dong).

Turquoise is one of the four national stone types of China and many people use it to craft ornaments and furniture. This gemstone can also be used to craft jewelry such as rings and beads.

The largest turquoise stone in the world is registered with Guinness World Records in 2009. It weighs 225kg and is displayed at the National History Museum in Shandong Province, China.

Shiyan City in China is a large quarry with 60% of the world's turquoise stones originating from here.