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This gorgeous robin's egg blue gemstone has been connected with healing powers, promoting the wearer's standing and comprehensive range, protecting from wickedness, and bringing good fortune. Turquoise is an opaque, light to dark blue or blue-green treasure whose finest color is an intense blue.