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Turquoise

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a Persian gem of a peculiar bluish green color, which was very generally used in the Middle Ages for the adornment of every species of sacred vessel, e.g. the chalice, ciborium, altar-cross, miter, and pastoral staff.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Turquoise'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​t/turquoise.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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