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Turquoise Facts



Astrology

Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India

Color
Green, Blue, gray

Streak
White

For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius

Planet
Venus, Neptune

Element of Planets
Earth

Energy
-

How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
Buddha

Not to wear with
-

Powers
Protection, Courage, Love

Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
Soluble

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90

Fracture
Conchoidal

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A

Mohs Hardness
5-6

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy

Pleochroism
Weak

Dispersion
0.03 44

Transparency
Translucent, Opaque

Refractive Index
1.610-1.650

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Triclinic

Birefringence
0.040

Clarity
Translucent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
-

Digestive
Supports digestive health

Psychology
Protection

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Protection

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Turquoise Effects

Turquoises are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Turquoise is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Turquoise effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Turquoise Benefits can be reaped, when Turquoise stone is worn daily by a Sagittarius, Pisces and Aquarius individual. Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of Venus and Neptune's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Turquoise Specifications

Turquoise Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Turquoise, we provide you with a few prominent Turquoise facts.

The gem is commonly found in Afghanistan, Australia and India.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Turquoise. It is mainly composed of CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O. The gem is observed to have positive results when worn by individuals of Sagittarius, Pisces and Aquarius.

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