Turquoise is found in many places on Earth:
In dry and arid regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps down and reacts with minerals containing phosphorus and aluminium.
The result of this sedimentary process is a porous, semi-transparent to opaque compound of hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate.
The ancient Egyptians, Persians, Chinese, Aztecs, and Incas in South America and the indigenous North Americans used it to decorate ornaments and jewellery.
Al-Fayrouz Nishaburi
The traditional source of blue turquoise is the Neyshabur region of Iran, the country formerly known as Persia. Therefore, in many countries they call turquoise “Persian blue”.
Al-Fayrouz Al-Sinawi (Egyptian)
Its source is Sinai
In the past, Sinai was called the land of turquoise because it contained a number of mines from which turquoise was extracted.
Such as Wadi Gharra and Serabit el-Khadim in Sinai
The ancient Egyptians called it in their texts
Ta Mafakat meaning the land of turquoise
That is why Sinai was known as the land of turquoise
American turquoise
The turquoise extracted from the Lander Blue mine in Nevada in the United States of America is the most famous
Over thousands of years, indigenous people have used turquoise stone
To protect their burial sites. Their gems are found from Argentina to New Mexico
There are other types
Such as Karamani and Damaghani turquoise
It is also extracted from China, Germany, Pakistan and Afghanistan
Most of Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas
Preserving the turquoise stone
Turquoise has the ability to absorb liquids.
These fluids can include sweat, body oil, or cleaning products.
Once these liquids are absorbed, the turquoise can be damaged or discolored.
In the event of contact with cosmetics or a potentially harmful liquid, the turquoise should be washed with a soft cloth moistened with a soap solution ( does not contain oils or perfumes). ) Very pleasant ,
Then clean with a soft cloth dampened with plain water. Then, after the turquoise dries, it is stored in a jewelry box away from bright light or heat.