Gems, Precious Stones, Precious Metals - Turquoise Turquoise - Gem Color 24 - #30D5C8
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of
copper and aluminium. It is
rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental
stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. In recent times,
turquoise, like most other opaque gems, has been devalued by the introduction
of treatments, imitations, and synthetics onto the market.
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Shown is Turquoise, tumble finished, one inch (25 mm) long | |
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