Turquoise Stone

Turquoise Stone Meaning

Turquoise is a blue to blue-green mineral of aluminum and copper, mainly, prized as a gemstone in its polished blue form. It derives its name from turky (Turkish in French) as it was transported to Europe through Turkey. It is one of the oldest known gem materials. In many ancient cultures, Turquoise stone was considered as the symbol of wealth. Turquoise stone also means to increase the mental peace, wisdom, meditation, love, friendship and protection.

According to the the American National Association of Jewelers, turquoise stone is the official birthstone for the people born in December and the Planetary stone for Aquarius. Before buying check the authenticity of turquoise stone suppliers so that you are getting just the genuine stone.

History of Turquoise

Since ancient times, turquoise stone has been treated as a high prices stone. Because of this reason the Egyptian used to use this in jewelry.

Turquoise stone is about 6000 years old and as per Archaeological and literary references, the turquoise gemstone was found five millennia before Christian era. The stone was also unearthed in Ancient Egypt in the form of 4 bracelets of Queen Zar. Description of turquoise stone has also been found in the writings of Marco Polo. About 1000 years back, native Americans had used it for protection.

Occurrence & Structure

Turquoise is a secondary mineral deposited from circulating waters, and it occurs chiefly as an opaque, granular vein running through a host rock. Ancient manuscripts from Persia, India, Afghanistan, and Arabia report that the health of a person wearing turquoise can be assessed by variations in the color of the stone and was also thought to promote prosperity. Turquoise stone is found at the places which are full of volcanic activities. Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Virginia are the states in United States where huge deposits of turquoise stones are found. Turquoise gemstone found in Virginia are rare and these are prismatic in appearance.

Best quality turquoise stone is found in Persia whereas large deposits of it has been found in China, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Tibet.

Turquoise Stone Color

Color of the turquoise stone vary from sky blue through different shades of blue greens. Color of the stone is determined by the minerals at the place of its formation. If the color is more towards blue then that turquoise stone has more of copper and if it is greener in color then it has more of iron in it.

Turquoise Stone Healing Properties & Mystical Powers

Turquoise is an important ornamental mineral for jewelry and adorned the ceremonial dress of early native Americans. It is believed that the gemstone guards against diseases and assists in tissue regeneration, subtle body alignment and strengthening. It also brings good fortune and attracts healing spirits. Delicate veining, caused by impurities, is desired by some collectors as proof of a natural stone. Rich deposits of turquoise are found in the regions of Iran, southwestern United States, Africa, Australia, Tibet, China, Siberia and Europe. Irrespective to the place where you wear it, turquoise stone will protect the wearer.

Turquoise gemstone aligns all the chakras and cleans the energy centers of your body.

Turquoise Stone Healing Properties

Depending upon the shape, size and color, healing properties of turquoise stone varies. Wearing string of turquoise stone around the neck absorbs the negative energy of mind and body thereby increases the natural powers and peace of mind. Turquoise is a great healing stone and because of this it has been used to cure headache, fever, insect bites and even the eye problems.

This powerful stone can heal the immune system, respiratory system and even the skeletal system.

Crystal healers also use this semi precious stone to detoxify the effects of alcohol, pollution, poison and radiations.

Turquoise stone Neutralizes over-acidity

It enhances the growth and muscular strength.

Turquoise reduces the pain and relaxes cramps.

It has detoxifying effects.

It alleviate nervousness thus reduces the stress of normal hectic life.

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