La Turquoise
Composed of hydrated basic phosphate of aluminum and copper, Turquoise is a stone as famous as it is imitated. Unfortunately, the name Turquoise often conceals tinted Magnesite.
The virtues and properties of Turquoise in lithotherapy
For thousands of years, it has been a symbol of wisdom and immortality in many cultures. It was often used to adorn monuments or objects dedicated to the gods, or worn as amulets.
Turquoise water, clear and limpid skies, the dream! This stone evokes vacations and gives you that exotic fragrance that rejuvenates and refreshes you.
Turquoise strengthens the immune system, helps detoxify the body, helps with cholesterol and regulates hormonal secretions.
It also acts as a purifier of body fluids and relieves respiratory problems, particularly in the event of viral infection and possesses anti-inflammatory virtues which are of great relief in cases of arthritis or rheumatism.
It is also highly recommended for hay fever.
It may appear soft and soothing, but that's not what it seems. Turquoise carries the energies of water and fire, not an easy balance, but one that gives it great strength of character. It is a formidable stone of transformation for all those who wish to advance on their path towards themselves.
A sacred stone in Tibet, South America, Persia and India, Turquoise has the ability to protect you and those around you from your own negative thoughts by absorbing them. It also absorbs negative energies from the surrounding environment.
Wearing Turquoise facilitates the art of eloquence and listening, it strengthens friendships, teaches respect, balance and truth and, above all, it will never let you wear the mask of "the victim".
Chakras
4ᵉ and 5ᵉ Chakras - Heart and ThroatAstrological signs related to Turquoise
Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius and ScorpioPurifying a Turquoise
Moon, running water, earth, prayers, singing, shape waves, chimes, singing bowls, wind, fumigation...
Lithotherapy
- Zodiac(s) :
- Libra, Gemini, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Aquarius
- Purification :
- Singing bowl, Water, Fumigation, Moon, Form waves, Breath, Earth
- Physics :
- Detox, Hormonal (secretions), Hormones (regulation), Immune system, Respiratory system, Cell regeneration, Respiratory tract
- Emotional :
- Balance
- Spiritual :
- Harmony, Protection, Transformation
- Miscellaneous :
- Friendship, Chance, Protection
Mineralogy
- Hardness :
- 5.0-6.0
- Moths scale:
- 5, 6
- Strunz classification :
- Phosphate; Arsenate; Vanadate
- Crystalline system :
- Triclinique
- Chemical element :
- Cu, Al, P, O, H
- Line color :
- Pale blue-white
- Density :
- 2.6-2.9
- Cleavage :
- Good {010}, {001}
- Fracture:
- Conchoidal
- Transparency :
- Opaque
- Refringence :
- α=1,610, β=1,615, γ=1,650
- Birefringence :
- Δ=0.040; biaxial positive
- Fluorescence :
- Non-fluorescent
- Colors :
- Blue, blue-green, green, green-grey, pale blue
- Magnetism :
- no
- Radioactivity :
- no
Other colored protective stones
*Please note! Some minerals may be toxic and must not be licked or ingested (as such or in the form of powder, elixir or stone water) or be in prolonged contact with the skin or mucous membranes.
*The information on the stones described here are general indications based on our research and experience, and are not exhaustive.
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