The Gemstone Turquoise

The word turquoise dates back to the 17th century when turquoise was brought from Persia to Middle East and Europe by trade route. Traders through Turkey, French is called "turkey" and locals call Turkey to Turkey "turkey" ("Turkish")

Turquoise can have different brown or black oxide or sandstone based texture or mottled different blue or green shades. Some people like the texture of this color, others like hard stones. The best color of turquoise is deep dark blue green. Green is less than ideal, and it is not usually used as a gem. Blue-green malachite, chrisokola and turquoise mix occasionally, making a spotted bluish green gem.

Turquoise is a porous jewel that is easy to dye. What is dying is to strengthen the blue-green or mottled stone. For years, the dyed stone eventually consumes the enhanced color or disappears when exposed to certain chemicals or solutions. Because blue-green luster is often dull, some dealers usually use plastic lubricants or waxes to impregnate or coat bluish green to enhance gloss. Because of the general death habits and the enhanced turquoise, this jewel should be purchased only from reputable dealers who fully disclose all information.

Turquoise porosity makes it more sensitive to oils and detergents. Therefore, blue - green jewels should be washed with something other than water. Turquoise is also a relatively soft gem, and special attention should be paid so as not to hurt it.

The Egyptians began mining turquoise in 5,500 BC. Currently it is called "Feroza" in Iran. This means "victory", which is a national gem of the country. Turquoise mining began in Asekka 900 - 1000 AD. Native Americans and Chinese also place great emphasis on the turquoise being worn for the gods.

The December birthstone, Turquoise, is the first jewel that has been mined so far. The stunning Sky Blue spurs the sea green and makes Turquoise Blue one of the most popular color trends in jewelry history. While iron is the reason for its green color, copper gives a series of blue-green shades of blue-green color. Emerald since ancient Egypt, and for thousands of years, it is said that turquoise brings good luck and happiness to those wearing it. In particular, when a depressed matrix is ​​observed, the appearance of the turquoise is the main clue of its characteristics. Another important separation is its refractive index (using point reading or phasite), spectrum and possible fluorescence. Persian turquoise is a strong robin egg or sky blue from the Nishapur region of Iran. Stones tend to have low porosity and good abrasive properties. Persian turquoise may have white spots with fewer dark lines than other turquoise areas

Blue minerals are rare, that is why turquoise is a concern in the jewelry market. The most desirable color of turquoise is Sky Blue or Robin Egg Blue. After famous high-quality materials mined in the area now known as Iraq, some people inappropriately expressed that color as "Persia Blue." Place names, including raw materials for jewelry, can only be used when mining raw materials at this location. After blue, blue-green gemstone is preferred, green and yellow-green materials are less desirable. A beautiful blue holiday is caused by a small amount of iron in a blue-green structure that replaces aluminum. Iron gives a turquoise in proportion to its richness. The turquoise color can also be changed by replacing the turquoise structure iron with a small amount of iron or zinc.