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. 

The word 'turquoise' means Turkish in French.

Category:Gemstones
Category:Birthstones
Category:Phosphate minerals