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turquoise

Mineral, hydrous basic copper aluminium phosphate, CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)85H2 O. Blue-green, blue, or green, it is a gemstone. Turquoise is found in Australia, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Iran, Turkestan, Mexico, and southwestern USA. It was originally introduced into Europe through Turkey, from which its name is derived.
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The first one who is affianced will have the pearls, Madame has said it, and I have a fancy that the little turquoise ring will be given to you when you go, for Madame approves your good behavior and charming manners.
Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
One stout gentleman whom she and Tildy had privately christened "The Hog" presented her with a turquoise ring.
The Four Million by Henry, O. View in context
All around the horizon are pale, fleecy clouds, never changing, never moving, like a silver setting for the flawless turquoise sky.
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