What are the common textures of turquoise?

The texture of turquoise is also called pattern, and there are six common textures. It is the formation of jade, cracked by external force, and then filled with various minerals, showing various lines such as mesh or vein. Its grain is also called iron line, which makes turquoise look like a natural pattern outlined with ink lines, beautiful and unique.

At present, there are six texture grades of turquoise on the market, from high grade to low grade:

First-class wulanhua

Wulanhua belongs to iron pine, and high-quality Wulanhua must meet the following three high standards at the same time. First of all, it needs to have high porcelain and high blue (sky blue or navy blue), and secondly, the iron wires must be evenly distributed in a mesh.

Second-class Tang tricolor

The real tri-colored Tang Dynasty must be a net pattern, with at least three colors and even distribution, just like presenting a landscape painting on turquoise. The iron wire on it seems to be drawn naturally, which is really exquisite.

Three-stage ripple

Water ripple refers to turquoise with two or more ripples, which is generally formed by irregular ripple patterns, naturally coordinated, with clear lines and full of natural flow beauty. Water ripple channel is not a defect of turquoise, but a natural physical feature, which is difficult to form, so it is particularly rare.

Four-level aquatic plant model

Water grass pattern refers to the pattern of turquoise surface similar to water grass. It is also a very beautiful pattern, and with an elegant poem, it is easy to be associated with China's ink painting. To appreciate such lines, you need to mobilize your imagination, full of poetry and artistic conception.

Five-level spider web mode

Spider web refers to the pattern on the surface of turquoise like spider web, and the beautiful turquoise of spider web can also be a good product.

Six-level raindrop spectrum

Raindrop patterns refer to patterns of different shapes and sizes that appear on the surface of turquoise like raindrops. Compared with other patterns, raindrop pattern is much less artistic and ornamental, so its value ranks last.