Turquoise

Turquoise is a blue-to-green, hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate.

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Turquoise
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Full material guide
Material facts

What the material is, where it comes from or how it is made, identification and care, from the cited sources.

Properties

Mineral Turquoise
Mohs hardness 5–6
Color Blue to green

Origins & sources

Iran’s Nishapur district is a historic source.

Identification

Host-rock remnants form matrix markings; a spiderweb pattern can occur.

Care

Use warm soapy water. Avoid steam, ultrasonic cleaning, heat, cosmetics and solvents.

History & culture

History

Turquoise jewelry has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs.

Cultural meanings

Not collected yet

Traditional beliefs

GIA lists turquoise as a traditional December birthstone.

Sources

Collected Oct 22, 2026