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Neyshabur turquoise stone
Neyshabur turquoise stone is one of the most beautiful and famous turquoise stones in the world
This price has settled in Madan Alia village and in the central part of Firuzeh city.
This weight has a valuable history and therefore it is considered one of the oldest turquoise mines in the world.
The fame of this attractive stone is due to its special and enchanting role and it is used for the beauty and adornment of all kinds of jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces and rings.
Types of turquoise stone
Turquoise stone, a precious stone that often has a blue design, but is also found in other colors in turquoise mines.
The chemical composition of this valuable mineral is copper and sulfate.
From ancient times until now, this beautiful stone has been used in the production of works of art, decorative objects and all kinds of jewelry.
Turquoise stone is classified based on role, design, appearance and geographical region.
Types of turquoise stones based on color
Most people know the turquoise stone with its attractive blue color, so that a color called turquoise blue is also common among the colors.
Contrary to popular belief, turquoise stone is not only blue but also extracted from mines in other colors.
Green, blue-green and white are other colors of turquoise that have a very pleasant effect when combined with blue.
The different colors of turquoise are due to the compounds in it.
The three main metals iron, copper and aluminum are among the main components of this valuable stone. If the amount of copper in the composition of turquoise stone is more than iron and aluminum, its design will turn blue.
If the amount of iron in the composition of turquoise stone is more than copper and aluminum, it will appear more green.
If the two metals iron and copper are equal or more than aluminum, this interesting stone will be blue-green.
If the amount of aluminum in the composition of turquoise is more than iron and copper, the blue will be very pale and will be closer to white.
Category of turquoise based on appearance
The most famous way of classifying turquoise gems is known as Ajami and Shajari or streaked turquoise.
Of course, each has its own branching between turquoise marketers and experts of this stone.
What is Ajami turquoise?
Ajmi turquoise is a popular type of turquoise that is very clean and pure and does not contain any impurity.
Ajami turquoise is the most expensive type of turquoise, which is usually very rare and very small in size.
In the Neyshabur turquoise mine, a very small amount of ajami turquoise is extracted. The attractiveness, shine and beauty of this product has made Ajami turquoise to have a much higher price than Shajari turquoise.
What is turquoise genealogy?
In the Arabic dictionary, the word shajar means tree, and the name turquoise shajari means a turquoise that has lines and veins like a tree.
Although Shajari turquoise has a special beauty, its price is not very high and its value is not as high as Ajami turquoise. Shajari turquoise also has several different types, which are named based on the type of veins and lines.
Properties of Neyshabur turquoise stone
In the past, when people did not have much access to medicine, they used stones such as agate and turquoise for treatment, increasing self-confidence and relieving physical and mental pain.
This attractive and noble stone has many properties, including the following:
- Turquoise Neyshabur is fun and joyful.
- This precious stone is very useful and effective in treating all types of headaches
- The use of turquoise Neyshabur is very useful for increasing the eye color and strengthens it.
- Using turquoise Neyshabur ring cures heart palpitations.
- Turquoise Neyshabur removes fear and terror from people.
- Neyshabur turquoise stone keeps dangerous and dangerous animals away from humans.
- One of the interesting properties of turquoise Neyshabur is that on the first day of the new moon, when you look at the
- crescent moon, look at turquoise, it brings blessings and government to the viewer and makes him unnecessary.
- A pregnant woman feels good with turquoise Neyshabur and it is useful and protects her.
- Another interesting property of turquoise Neyshabur is that using it increases the feeling of love, compassion and art in a person and is very effective for progress in science and art.
How to identify Neyshabur turquoise stone
Turquoise stone is a valuable stone that profiteers offer counterfeit samples to customers.
There are several ways to detect the fakeness of this precious mineral, which includes the following:
- Weight: Usually fake turquoise is lighter than turquoise stone because plastic is used to make it.
The weight of original Neyshabur turquoise was heavier than fake turquoise, because it is made of natural materials and mineral compounds such as aluminum, iron and copper.
These materials cause the weight of the mineral. - Scratching turquoise: One of the easiest and most convenient ways to distinguish genuine turquoise from fake is to make scratches on the stone.
If you are still unsure about the authenticity of your turquoise, try scratching it with a metal object such as a nail. If the nails can scratch the turquoise stone, the turquoise is fake. - Using Acetone: If you are still worried about the fake turquoise you bought, there is a very easy way that does not involve any cost.
The easiest way is to dip your turquoise in acetone for a short time. If the turquoise color returns, it will indicate that your turquoise stone is fake. - Using a needle: An easy and wonderful way to identify original Neyshabur turquoise is to use a needle.
In this method, you must first heat the needle well. After that, you should insert the needle into the turquoise stone. If the needle starts to burn or melt the turquoise, it means that this stone is made of resin or plastic and is fake. Try this very simple solution at home. - Nail and turquoise: To perform this test, simply use your nail and drag it on the surface of the turquoise stone. If your nail gets stuck on the surface of the turquoise stone, it is very likely that this is the original turquoise stone because its surface is not smooth and Difficulty formed.
Recognizing the original turquoise stone from fake
Recognizing and distinguishing turquoise can be a very difficult and difficult task, because great people have the ability to know whether it is genuine or fake.
When buying turquoise, it is better to ask the seller for a birth certificate or documents related to the authenticity of the turquoise.
Another way to recognize the original turquoise stone is that the colors of the original turquoise stone are blue due to the presence of copper, green chrome and yellow iron, or from pale blue to greenish blue (blue green) and also to greenish green. It looks yellow.
Original turquoise colors are usually a little matte and less shiny.
Original Neyshabur turquoises have streaks and no streaks and its colors are completely and absolutely blue.
High-quality and unadulterated turquoise is an attractive and pleasant sky blue, and the original Neyshabur turquoise stone has a black dot and streak behind the gem.
Direct sunlight is the best option to identify fake or original turquoise stone.
Place the turquoise stone in front of the sun, if its color changes, it is fake.
If its color changes quickly and even slightly, this indicates that your turquoise stone is fake.
Fake turquoise stone is made of compressed plastics that are elaborately covered with a blue pattern.
Draw a line on the turquoise with a needle to identify the original and lasting turquoise. If a deep line or a scratch is left on the turquoise, the turquoise stone will be fake. Turquoise stones have the power to create scratches on glass and mirrors.
But the best way to choose and identify turquoise stone is to find a reliable seller to buy or refer to an expert.
final word
Turquoise is a valuable mineral and stone that came out of the earth and has charm, beauty, shine, and many therapeutic and decorative aspects.
This beautiful and beautiful lal has not been spared from human hands, and its fake samples have been sold in the market by profiteers.
The best and most famous turquoise stone of Iran is located in the mines of Neyshabur city and has gained the strength of global competition.
Different methods such as scratching, heating with a needle, using acetone are suggested to identify the authenticity or fakeness of this heavy and precious stone.
