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Turquoise
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Turquoise Information

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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
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good to perfect_usually N/A

Mohs Hardness

5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy

Pleochroism

Weak

Dispersion

0.03
Rank: 44 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent, Opaque

Refractive Index

1.610-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

Triclinic

Birefringence

0.040
0 0.296
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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

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. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. 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 and India.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Green, Blue, gray.
  • Chemical Formula: CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O.
  • Powers: Protection, Courage and Love.