Turquoise

Turquoise is an opaque (cannot be seen through), blueish-green mineral. It is not common and can be valuable in finer grades. It has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years because of its interesting coloring.

For the colour, see Turquoise (colour).

The word 'turquoise' means Turkish in French.


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