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    turquoise
    /ˈtəːkwɔɪz/

    noun

    • 1. a greenish-blue colour: "the turquoise waters of the bay"
    • 2. a semi-precious stone, typically opaque and of a greenish-blue or sky-blue colour, consisting of a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium.

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  2. geologyscience.com › gemstone › turquoiseTurquoise | Mineral Properties, Uses and Occurrence - Geology...

    5 days ago · Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium. Beads made of turquoise that date back to c.5000 BCE have been recovered in Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq). This mineral usually occurs in massive or microcrystalline forms, as encrustations or nodules, or in veins.

  3. www.anahana.com › en › crystalsTurquoise Meaning, Uses, Spiritual Healing, Love, Benefits

    Jun 28, 2024 · Turquoise, with its captivating sky blue to green hues, is one of the world’s most ancient and beloved gemstones. This semi-precious mineral has been esteemed for thousands of years as a sacred stone, a bringer of good fortune, and a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

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  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-superentry › turquoiseTURQUOISE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    Jun 20, 2024 · Turquoise or turquoise blue is used to describe things that are of a light greenish-blue colour. 2. Turquoise is a bright blue stone that is often used in jewellery.

  6. diamondbuzz.blog › turquoise-properties-and-characteristicsTurquoise Properties and Characteristics | Diamond Buzz

    Jun 26, 2024 · Turquoise is a sky-blue to grass-green semitranslucent to opaque mineral with brown, dark grey or black veins of other minerals or the host rock. The name of the gemstone comes from the Old French word “turqueise”, meaning “Turkish”, as it first entered Western Europe through Asia Minor.

  7. geologyscience.com › gemstone › kingman-turquoiseKingman Turquoise : Properties, Formation, Uses - Geology Science

    5 days ago · Kingman turquoise specifically refers to turquoise sourced from the Kingman Mine in Arizona, United States. This mine has been one of the largest and oldest turquoise mines in America, with a rich history dating back over a millennium.

  8. www.gemporia.com › what-gives-turquoise-its-unique-colourWhat Gives Turquoise Its Unique Colour? - Gemporia

    Jun 11, 2024 · Turquoise appears in different shades ranging from a striking sky blue to a rich grass green, often adorned with a matrix of black and brown veins. Its colours are determined by trace amounts of iron, zinc and copper inside the gem during its formation.

  9. www.giacoloredstones.com › turquoiseTurquoise Meaning, Color, Jewelry, Properties & Benefits -...

    Jun 18, 2024 · In the realm of Tibetan Buddhism, amidst the tranquil monasteries and snow-capped peaks, there exists … Secrets, Myths and Legends of Turquoise. 07/06/2024. Turquoise, with its captivating hues reminiscent of a serene sky, has long held a special … 5 Most Popular Turquoise Jewelry In 2024. 07/06/2024.