Light Blue Green Turquoise Stone

Perhaps due to its reminiscence of sky and water two sacred elements here in the southwest this rare blue green gemstone carries spiritual significance for many of the tribes in this region.

Light blue green turquoise stone.

Some transparent specimens occur in sri lanka but other locales usually don t produce high quality blue gemstones. Topaz a translucent stone from very light blue to medium blue tourmaline the blue form of this stone is very rare turquoise this is a light to medium blue with green throughout zircon medium to dark translucent blue color with over 30 options you can definitely find the blue gemstone that is right for you. Its dazzling blue green shade made an appearance in ancient egypt around 6000 bce where it was incorporated into protective amulets and royal bling for the likes of king tut and cleopatra. Roystone has a heavy matrix ranging from brown to gold in color.

This is a natural stone and is scored 1 color grade transition grade. The turquoise color range includes dark to light blue green and blue green. Along with blue diamond mine stormy mountain is known for producing hard dark blue turquoise that includes a blotchy black chart matrix. The most legendary of all the stones the turquoise crystal has reached rock star status in the world of healing minerals.

Nearly every native american tribe has made some use of turquoise whether for healing or aesthetic purposes garland says. Raw turquoise crystal chips 20g xxxs rough turquoise stone light blue green turquoise nuggets gemstone sand lot crystalsgemsminerals. Because the blue is less rich than the green it is to be used as the. Only 1 available and it s in 17 people s carts.

This stone displays a beautifully smooth transition between a classic turquoise sky blue and a richer darker green. Fine facetable crystals are rare and collectible. A sky blue turquoise with minimal veining is typically considered to be the most valuable though in some countries blue turquoise with black veins or complex matrix patterns are more desirable. It is known for its extreme hardness and a distinct spiderweb matrix ranging from golden brown to black.

Roystone stones are often two tone displaying both dark and light green and sometimes blue. Named for blue hues that can resemble sapphire sapphirine can have light to dark blue to blue green hues. Many turquoise gemstones are greener than they are blue. When grading for color always go by the lower scoring elements found on the stone.

Sunnyside turquoise was mined mostly in the 1970 s and has since been closed so the only specimans available are from old stashes which makes it more valuable. Stormy mountain turquoise mine is located in elko county northeastern nevada. Like many blue gemstones turquoise will typically have a noticeable touch of green. Royston turquoise with typical olive green characteristics.

These unique color ranges ae what makes the stone so special.