Turquoise is a phosphate mineral rich in copper and aluminum, characterized by its sky-blue, bluish-green, aqua-green, or apple-green color, usually with brown, dark gray, or black veins of other minerals or the matrix rock itself. It is found in nodule deposits, veins, or surface crusts within matrix rocks such as chalcedony, opal, and white kaolinite.
It is a secondary mineral, formed by erosion rather than primary crystallization. Its name comes from the French turquois (“Turkish”), as it arrived in Europe via Asia Minor in the 17th century.
Since ancient times, turquoise has been prized as an ornamental gem and protective amulet. Civilizations such as Ancient Egypt (5500 BC), the Aztecs, and Native American tribes used it in ceremonies and jewelry due to its special status.
The main turquoise deposits are found in Iran (Neyshabur mine), the United States (Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico), China (Hubei), and Egypt (Sinai).
It is highly valued by jewelers, collectors, and energy therapists, and is a classic gemstone in fine jewelry and spiritual traditions.
Features of this piece:
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Guaranteed authenticity: 100% natural turquoise of guaranteed origin. As it is a normally porous material it has been stabilized, I think with epoxy, but the rare deep blue color is completely natural.
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Color and appearance: Red skin Turquoise is a rare natural color Turquoise found in small nodule in Hubei, China.
Its name its due to the red skin of the nodules the depends on a coating of limonite that is also the constituent of the nice webbed pattern. -
Hardness: 5-6 on the Mohs scale.
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Cut: Pair of fan-shaped cabochon-cut turquoise.
For Jewelry
Turquoise is a favorite stone for jewelry in general, primarily because it is easy to work with and can be found in a wide variety of qualities.
It is recommended to use protected settings due to its relative softness.
It is also widely used in energy jewelry: Turquoise is highly valued for creating jewelry pieces with spiritual purposes, such as amulets.
For Collectors
Its variety of hues, its interesting spiderweb patterns, and its diverse origins give it particular characteristics and nuances that make it a fascinating stone, unique in each instance.
For some collectors, turquoise is highly valued for its cultural and spiritual significance.
For Energy Therapies
• Turquoise is known as a stone of protection and balance. It promotes mental tranquility and emotional well-being.
• It is associated with the throat chakra, promoting communication and self-expression.
• Considered a stone of protection, it has historically been used as an amulet.
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