Turquoise
Azure sky, robin’s egg blue: Vivid shades of turquoise define the color that’s named after this gem.
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THE FACTS
| Mohs Hardness | 5.00 - 6.00 |
| Chemical Composition | CuAl6(PO4)4 (OH)8.5H2O |
| Mineral | Turquoise |
Belief & Birthstone
- Turquoise represent December birthdays -
Turquoise, the captivating sea-green stone of the ancients, represents wisdom, tranquility, protection, good fortune, and hope. Ancient peoples believed in its profound power to protect, as well as its tranquil energy and its association with enduring love.
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. |
