Blue semiprecious stone; deep sky blue is the most valuable shade Because of its chemical properties and porous, soft texture, turquoise is subject to fading and discoloration Keep it away from soaps, sprays, chemicals, dirt and moisture
n a hydrous phosphate mineral of aluminum and copper; blue-green in color; commonly used as an ornamental
Turquoise or turquoise blue is used to describe things that are of a light greenish-blue colour. a clear turquoise sea. Hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate mineral, CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 5H2O, that is used extensively as a gemstone. The colour of turquoise ranges from blue through various shades of green to greenish and yellowish gray. A delicate sky-blue, which provides an attractive contrast with precious metals, is most valued for gem purposes. Numerous deposits of turquoise in the southwestern U.S. have been worked for centuries by American Indians. The mineral also occurs in Iran, northern Africa, Australia, and Siberia
{s} having a greenish-blue color; having the characteristics of or being made of turquoise
Turquoise is a non-translucent, porous semi-precious stone that is usually cut as a cabochon Turquoise was first found in Turkey, hence its name Turquoise is found in desert regions worldwide Persian turquoise is robin's egg blue and has no matrix (streaks of the mother stone from which they were found) North American turquoise is greener and has a matrix streaks Over the years, oil from your skin is absorbed by the stone and it will change color slightly Turquoise has a hardness of 6 and a specific gravity of 2 60-2 85
Vibrates calming radiations, protective, and restores healthy mental attitude Stone of friendship Balancing and healing Great strength and vitality Takes on characteristics of the wearer Symbol of the sky Works on respiratory system, helps manifest spiritual qualities on the physical plane PLANET: Venus, Moon