Turquoise
Azure sky, robin’s egg blue: Vivid shades of turquoise define the color that’s named after this gem.
Polish |
Rough |
THE FACTS
Mohs Hardness | 5.00 - 6.00 |
Chemical Composition | CuAl6(PO4)4 (OH)8.5H2O |
Mineral | Turquoise |
Belief & Birthstone
QUALITY FACTORS
Color | Positioned between blue and green in the color wheel, turquoise is a mixture of pale blue and green or blue with a small amount of yellow. |
Clarity | Turquoise is generally opaque |
Cut | Traditionally, turquoise has a cabochon cut – a smooth, rounded dome shape with a good polish. |