Turquoise (color)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/turquoise-color

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the chemical composition (mineral)?Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum
2. What is the color spectrum classification?Cyan, a hue between blue and green
3. What is turquoise?Turquoise is a blue‑green color that looks like the gemstone of the same name. It is part of the cyan family of colors. It is often used to show calm and fresh feelings.
4. Where does the word turquoise come from?The word comes from French “turquois,” meaning “Turkish,” because the stone was first brought to Europe through Turkey. It was first called turquoise in English in 1573. The name shows how trade helped spread the color.

Cyan: A greenish-blue color, situated between blue and green on the visible light spectrum.
Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
X11 Color: A set of 140 color names used in the X Window System, including a specific definition for turquoise (#40E0D0).
Khorasan: A historical and geographical region in northeastern Iran, historically a significant source of minerals.