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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
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Good to perfect_usually N/A

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Waxy

3.2 Pleochroism

Weak

3.3 Dispersion

None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent, Opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.610-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.040
Achroite
0 0.296

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.