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Turquoise Information

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1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, gray
1.3 Streak
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
1.5 Planet
Venus, Neptune
1.6 Element of Planets
Earth
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Receptive
1.9 Deities
Buddha
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Protection, Courage, Love
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Not Available
2.2 Solubility
Soluble
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
2.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Waxy
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak
3.3 Dispersion
Albite
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
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3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.610-1.650
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Triclinic
3.8 Birefringence
0.040
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available

Turquoise Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Turquoise Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Turquoise information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Turquoise is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Turquoise such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Turquoise details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Afghanistan, Australia, blue, blue, green, green and India.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Green, Blue, gray.
  • Chemical Formula: CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O.
  • Powers: Courage, Love and Protection.

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