Precious stones
Gemstones are one of the most expensive metals, and vary according to their constituent material. Precious stones are only different types of polymerized metals, which are composed of two or more elements. Silica is an essential component of precious stones.
Gems are distinguished from each other in terms of the crystalline grid system, in addition to the interference elements that affect the composition of the stone in terms of emergence and crystallization of the crystal.
Gemstones are taken from the earth, where they begin to unite there with a variety of different elements, such as sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. They are found in the ground at depths of up to one hundred and sixty meters. Coral and pearl are produced from bottoms. In this topic we will highlight the turquoise stone, one of the precious gemstones.
Turquoise stone
Known as eye stone, turquoise, a stone often blue color, in the composition of a combination of elements such as phosphates, aluminum and copper elements, as well as iron.
The process of deposition of solutions is the first method in the formation of this gem, which is classified within the copper stones that consist of the result of the rise of copper vapors from the metal, and this is due to the low percentage of copper phosphate, and therefore take the color blue, while adding iron metal to the composition gives it green color.
Turquoise stone has a number of physical properties; the most important is that it is scratchable, light weight, and takes a semi-transparent shape. It has a hardness of about 6, and its transparency is dark, with waxy luster and chemical form CuAl 6 (PO4) 4 (OH) 8 · 4H 2 O
Iran ranks first in the world as the largest producer of turquoise, where it can be found in Egypt, China, Mexico, Russia, England, Thailand, Australia, America, Chile and Sri Lanka.
As for the history of the turquoise stone, the history indicates that the credit of discovery is due to the ancient Egyptians, prehistoric and before the families, and confirms the validity of that is the presence of large turquoise mines in the Sinai Peninsula.
Benefits of turquoise stone
- Stimulates the process of tissue regeneration in the human body.
- Relieves headache, sore throat, breathing, teeth and ear.
- Reduces high blood pressure.
- Reduces alcohol toxicity, pollution and x-rays.