Turquoise
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Turquoise
Turquoise is a lovely blue-green stone that is often used in jewelry. It reminds us of the ocean!
Appearance
The Turquoise has a distinct robin's egg blue or greenish-blue color, often with dark, spiderweb-like veins. Its opaque, waxy surface makes it look smooth and earthy. These unique markings, called matrix, help it stand out.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
MineralRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Ancient pharaohs and Aztec kings treasured turquoise, wearing it for royal power!
Its stunning blue color comes from tiny bits of copper within the mineral!
The name 'turquoise' means 'Turkish stone' in French, as it came via Turkey!
Turquoise can form in dry desert climates when water mixes with specific minerals.
Special abilities
Ability
Color Changer
Turquoise can change color because its porous surface reacts to sunlight, sweat, or oils, shifting from blue to green.
Ability
Tough Tracer
Turquoise has a unique structure allowing dark veins of host rock to permeate, creating beautiful natural patterns.
Ability
Soft Carver
Turquoise is soft enough to be easily carved and polished, making it perfect for intricate jewelry designs.
Measurements & details
- Color Range
- blue, green, blue-green
- Hardness
- 5.5
- Luster
- waxy to subvitreous
- Specific Gravity
- 2.7
- Crystal System
- triclinic
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Ancient
Ancient refers to organisms, objects, or geological formations that have existed for an extremely long period.
Gemstone
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which, when cut and polished, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
Crystalline
Crystalline describes a mineral or rock composed of crystals, often exhibiting a regular atomic structure and geometric external form.
Also known as
Turquoise GemTurquoise Stone
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Handle gently and avoid sharp edges. Ask an adult before picking anything up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors can Turquoise be?
blue, green, blue-green
How hard is Turquoise?
5.5
What kind of luster does Turquoise have?
waxy to subvitreous
What is Turquoise's specific gravity?
2.7
What crystal system does Turquoise belong to?
triclinic
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