Turquoise rings is opaque precious mineral, the
composition of hydrated copper aluminum phosphate with traces of copper
and iron from which derives its specific blue-green color. The mineral
composition may have other colors, but as such it is not appreciated in
Gemmology. Despite the fortresses that is less suitable for use in wholesale turquoise jewelry, can be polished if it is sufficiently compact. Aggregates turquoise rings are specific in that they contain a network of other minerals, usually iron oxides or hydroxides.
Turquoise name originates from the French word for Turkish. It was
named because it was once thought that this mineral comes from Turkey,
because Europe is supplied it is from this country. However, Turkish
traders are supplied from other countries, and sell to the Venetian
merchants who still sell them in Europe. The true origin of turquoise
that was brought from Turkey is likely Alimersage mountains in Persia
and the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. These two areas are the oldest known
areas of operation performed turquoise.
Also, feather earrings have traditional beliefs, this is no exception for turquoise rings.
It was thought to bring good luck and good health when you get a gift
with love. Also, it was believed that its color fades in life or owner
is sick, and when the danger of penetration, and regain its intense
turquoise color.
Science, of course, explains this phenomenon in other ways. The high
temperature blue color turns into green. Also, the color may fade under
the influence of light of different chemicals, or loss of natural
moisture.
The most famous turquoise deposits in the world:
Shadowy cave in Nishapur, Iran, Uadi Magara near the western edge of
the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, Cukvikamata copper deposits in Chile;
Serilos Mines, Turquoise Mountains and Santa Rita copper mines in New
Mexico, USA. Varieties and various terms used in turquoise:
- Agapit / agafit - Persian turquoise glass;
- American or Mexican turquoise - a term often used in the market for a
pale blue to greenish, usually relatively porous turquoise, regardless
of their geographic origin
- Aztec stone - this term is used for a variety of minerals, among other things, the green turquoise.
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