TURQUOISE
Azure sky, robin’s egg blue: Vivid shades of turquoise define the color that’s named after this gem.
Polish
Rough
THE FACTS OF COLORLESS TOPAZ
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
CuAl6(PO4)4 (OH)8.5H2O![]()
MOHS HARDNESS
5.00 - 6.00![]()
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.
