History and Origin

Turquoise has been cherished for millennia, valued by ancient Egyptians and Native Americans for its sky-blue beauty and protective properties. Its rich cultural significance has made it a symbol of luck and prosperity.

Iran, USA, China, Egypt

Mostly comes from

Currently priced at

$5 - $1,000 per carat

a Carat

Chemical Formula

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O

Hardness

on Mohs scale

Luster

Waxy

Crystal System

Triclinic

Refractive Index

1.61

Specific Gravity

2.6

Color(s)

Sky blue to greenish-blue

Chemical Formula

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O

Hardness

Luster

Waxy

Crystal System

Triclinic

Refractive Index

1.61

Specific Gravity

2.6

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Crystal System

Gemstones and minerals are classified into seven primary crystal systems based on their atomic structure.

Refractive Index

The refractive index (RI) of a material measure how much light is bent, or refracted, when entering the material from another medium.

Specific Gravity

The specific gravity (SG) of a substance is a measure of its density compared to water.

Chemical Formula

A chemical formula shows the types and quantities of atoms in a molecule.

Turquoise

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