a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate; "blue turquoise is valued as a gemstone"
greenish blue: a shade of blue tinged with green
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium, with the chemical formula CuAl64(OH)8·4. It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue.
A semiprecious stone, typically opaque and of a greenish-blue or sky-blue color, consisting of a hydrated hydroxyl phosphate of copper and aluminum
A greenish-blue color like that of this stone
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
marriage: the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony; "their marriage was conducted in the chapel"
a party of people at a wedding
A marriage ceremony, esp. considered as including the associated celebrations
Be in or reach an optimum stage of development; develop fully and richly
(of a plant) Produce flowers; bloom
(flower) a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
Induce (a plant) to produce flowers
(flower) bloom: produce or yield flowers; "The cherry tree bloomed"
(flower) reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
Turquoise-Cerise Waterlily
I just cannot get the colours to adjust right to show that the central petals are fuchsia/cerise rather than scarlet. Bit annoying! But anyway, this ine of my favoutrite pieces right now. It is in an Artists Open House as part of the Brighton Festival. Am secretly hoping it won't sell so I can wear it!