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Turquoise 
last edited:  1/22/08    number of photos:  21                                     
Turquoise is CuAl6(PO4)3(OH)8.4H20
hardness: 5 to 6
turquoise as a mineral


lectures on turquoise
Turquoise- Inga Cole 
Turquoise from Bisbee, Arizona- Duane Lee
Turquoise in Indian Jewelry
- Janina Walter
Use of Turquoise by Indians-Aimee I. Tranfaglia

cabochons
turquoise cabochons- Bisbee, Arizona:  A  B  C  D

turquoise cabochons:  A

 

turquoise in jewelry

turquoise rings:  A  B  C
turquoise bolo ties: A
turquoise bracelets:  A

turquoise beads:  A  B  C  D  E  F

Chinese turquoise pendants:  A  B  C  D  E

turquoise, uncut
turquoise specimens-Bisbee, Arizona:  A  B

 

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