Turquoise in America was originally found by Native American Indians of the Southwestern United States. The Turquoise mines first set up in America were hand mined with primitive tools. Turquoise was originally found in New Mexico and Colorado. The earliest Turquoise Mine being in what is now known as Cerrillos, NM. Turquoise Beads have been found at the Chaco Canyon Site dating back over prior to 900 A.D. The Cerrillos Turquoise mines are still being mined on occasion, but not in production. In the late 1800's, the Navajo Indians started using Turquoise in their silver Jewelry and shortly after a market for Southwest Native American Turquoise Jewelry was born. Soon after that the demand for Turquoise grew exponentially and prospectors began opening Turquoise mines in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado. Today most of these Turquoise mines are closed. Turquoise Mines List View Durango Silver Companies Turquoise Mine list to see where American Turquoise Mines are located, a description of each Turquoise Mine and photos of the Turquoise from each of the Turquoise Mines. Our Turquoise Mine List is organized by State: Arizona Turquoise Mines, Nevada Turquoise Mines, New Mexico Turquoise Mines, Colorado Turquoise Mines, California and Utah Mines. We also have information on Global Turquoise Mines. This Turquoise facts section of the site will help you find the locations of Turquoise Mines and sources of Turquoise. Most Turquoise deposits are in arid to semi-arid regions in igneous rock formations that contain high copper concentrations. Deposits of Turquoise can be found in America, Afghanistan, Africa, Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Europe, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Russia, Siberia, Tanzania, and Turkey. http://www.durangosilver.com/turquoisemines.htm Turquoise River. Slovenia – ItalyThis incredibly beautiful river is located in the two countries: in Slovenia where it is known as Soča and in Italy – Isonzo. It originates at the tops of Mount Triglav in the picturesque Trenta Valley, surrounded by the Slovenian Alps. The end point of the river is in the Gulf of Trieste in the Adriatic Sea. It meanders throughout a pristine nature of the mightiest mountain ranges for 138 kilometers, 96 kilometers of which flows through Slovenia, and 42 – Italy. Its depth varies between one and a half meters, and its width is 20 meters. The uniqueness of the Soca is that the entire length of the river retains its unusual color. Clean water flowing down from the mountain range of north-western Alps, have extraordinary emerald-turquoise tone. This winding turquoise belt passes Bovec, Tolmin, Kobarid, Nova Gorica, and in Italy – the city of Gorizia. This is not a calm river, near the source of the river framed by the high banks it looks like a mountain stream. The river is very popular among tourists. The river bed is quite difficult for swimming, because it meets a lot of rapids, steep slopes and ledges. But, in addition to picturesque views of unusual nature, you can enjoy rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, canyoning and many other similar entertainment. Moreover, fishing is allowed here. The awesome river is home to unique species of fish, such as the marble trout, which is considered to be endemic; as well as carp, river and rainbow trout, grayling. These fabulous landscapes of the unique nature and the distinctive color of the river attract not only tourists. In 2008, “Disney” filmed in this area some scenes of the famous film “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.” The nature around is not inferior to the one of the most beautiful rivers of Europe. Amazingly beautiful beaches are rich in variety of attractions and dizzy suspension bridges. Rocky shores, deep valley with steep slopes and scenic views are incredibly beautiful. Worth noting here is the Triglav National Park. One of the main attractions of these places is the Solkan Bridge. This stone railway bridge is 220 meters long. It connects the coasts of the two states of Slovenia and Italy near Novo Gorica. In 1985, the arched Solkan Bridge was recognized as a national heritage of Slovenia and was taken under the protection of the public organization. For the history buffs, it is recommended to visit the memorial museum in Kobarid. It is devoted to “12 Battles of the Isonzo” which took place in the vicinity of the river during the First World War. http://feel-planet.com/turquoise-river-slovenia-italy/ Turquoise GemstoneTurquoise Gemstone meaning Turquoise is one of the oldest protection amulets, and was also known as a symbol of wealth in many ancient cultures. Strength, protection from harm, psychic sensitivity and connection to the spirit world If given a turquoise by a loving friend, that stone would protect the wearer from negative energy and bring good fortune. The turquoise is the symbol of friendship. It also brings peace to the home. This stone is a very personal and meaningful stone to one who wears it. Turquoise takes on the characteristics of the owner. Turquoise carries great wisdom of basic truth within it. It is one of the oldest stones known. This is a stone that a person must learn to attune to instead of the stone attuning to the person. It is important that the owner of a Turquoise give it the proper attention. Healing properties of Turquoise Neutralizes overacidity Alleviates rheumatism, gout, stomach problems, viral infections Increases growth, muscular strength Alleviates pain, relaxes cramps Contains anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects Application: should be worn on the solar plexus Use with copper to increase the power of turquoise. History of Turquoise Turquoise is a stone that has been prized for many years. The ancient Egyptians used turquoise in jewelry. Turquoise is greenish-blue or pale sky blue. The name means "Turkish stone" as it came to Europe by way of Turkey. Turquoise was mined more than 6,000 years ago in Sinai. The best turquoise comes from Iran, but not much is exported now. Much turquoise comes from Mexico and the United States today. https://crystal-cure.com/turquoise.html Why is the Little Colorado River Turquoise Blue?Why is the Little Colorado River Turquoise Blue?
Little Colorado River Why is the Little Colorado River Blue? When you pour a glass of ice cold water out of one of our 7-Gallon Orange Gott Coolers the water may appear colorless, but water is actually a faint blue color. Water’s natural blue color is easy to see when one looks at deep bodies of water such as the oceans, and deep mountain lakes such as Lake Tahoe. The color of water does not come from light scattering(why the sky is blue) nor dissolved elements and compounds(such as copper). Water absorbs the red end of the visible spectrum, thus when we look at water we see the complementary color of orange which is blue. When one observes dark blue water they are looking at deep water that has absorbed most of the orange. When one looks at turquoise colored water they are looking at water that has only absorbed a little of the orange. Pure water actually derives its color from, and is the only known example of natural color caused by vibrational transitions. Vibrational transitions have to do with the molecular form of water. There are other factors that can change the color of pure water. For example the Colorado River when it flows out the bottom of Glen Canyon Dam is green in color due to green algae in the river, and the natural color of the Colorado River is a light tan color due to suspended brownish colored silt. Small particles in rivers can scatter, absorb, and reflect light. In the case of the Little Colorado River and Havasu Creek, they are very rich in lime due to to the sedimentary rock layers they have cut through. In addition to the lime scattering light in these streams, the calcium carbonate in the lime coats the bottom of these waters with a white bottom. The white light reflected off objects can be seen when no part of the light spectrum is reflected significantly more than any other color. Thus in swimming pools, the Little Colorado River, and Havasu Creek, the deeper the water the darker the blue color, due to more orange absorption of the sunlight from the water and the white bottom reflecting all colors equally. Posted August 16, 2011 by Crate Inc. http://www.crateinc.com/blog/2011/08/why-is-the-little-colorado-river-turquoise-blue/
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