Turquoise: A Historic Journey

If you have read about turquoise, you might have heard to keep it away from water. Do you know why? Well, it is because turquoise is hydrated phosphate that is full of copper and aluminum, which is why it absorbs liquids such as water. Since turquoise is a soft and porous mineral, it ranks between 5 and 6 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness, just below quartz. If you want a reference from an everyday object, well, consider the fact that turquoise is softer than a steel nail. Now, let’s dive deep into the history of turquoise.

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