History
- The name "Turquoise" is derived from the French word "turqueise" (meaning "Turkish stone"), since the Turks were the first to import it to Europe. Turquoise is usually blue-green in colour with brownish-black veins of matrix running through it. Turquoise is mined all over the world. Each location gives it a specific colour and characteristics, ranging from the bright sky blue (sleeping beauty from Arizona) to the rough, organic yellow-green from Africa.
Medicinal * Metaphysical properties
- allergies, anorexia, well-being, throat, impotence, communication, migraine, calm, brain, feet, cataracts, eyes, lungs, balance, understanding, feet, fear, stress, thyroid, success, ears, viruses, leadership, neck, fever, protection, stomach acid, stomach...
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Features of the mineral
| Chemical composition | CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8-4H2O |
| Colour | sky blue, blue-green, green |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 5-6 |
| Density | 2.60-2.90 |
| Refractive index | 1.610-1.650 |
| Crystal system | Triklinski |
Origin and sources of the mineral
- Iran, Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Israel, Mexico, Tanzania, USA...
Care
- Turquoise is porous, which means it can be damaged by chemicals. When cleaning Turquoise, use only clean water and a soft cloth. It is best to store stone jewellery and the stones themselves in a fabric-lined box or wrapped in a cloth separately from the others to prevent damage and possible scratches.
- It is advisable not to wear jewellery during major physical activities such as exercise or sports. Avoid spraying perfume and hairspray directly on your jewellery and stones.
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Horoscope
- Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces, Taurus