Turquoise - the properties and meaning of the stone for the person who is suitable for it. Ornamental stone turquoise

Eleonora Brik

The turquoise-colored stone of happiness is a mineral that has been used since ancient times in the making of handicrafts and jewelry. The first deposits of turquoise were discovered in the east more than 5,000 years ago.

The Russian term “turquoise” comes from ancient Persia, where this stone was called “piruz” - long-awaited victory or happiness. Western peoples call this mineral “turquoise” due to the fact that from the east the stone entered European countries through Turkish trade routes.

Properties of turquoise

The color of the stone varies from blue to blue-green (the saturation depends on the copper content), the color is heterogeneous with contrasting inclusions and veins. Turquoise does not shine, has medium hardness and low density. The stone cracks under high temperature and dissolves in hydrochloric acid.

Turquoise is mined in Egypt, Afghanistan and Iran, Uzbekistan and Armenia, the USA, Argentina and Australia. The deposit of the most valuable turquoise is Nishapur, the Iranian province of Khorasan. Stones mined in those places are preserved saturated color and hardness over 30 years.

Since ancient times, turquoise has been used by artisans to create crafts, figurines, jewelry and accessories. In Rus' they believed that turquoise brings prosperity and money to the home and protects against financial losses.

Turquoise is processed to obtain a flat, smooth stone - a cabochon, or thin plates for decoration.

On the shelves of modern jewelry stores there is artificial turquoise, which is made from copper aluminophosphates, plastic and ceramics. In percentage terms, imitation and refined turquoise make up 80% of the market.

To imitate the turquoise mineral, variscite, chrysocolla and howlite are used. “Vienna turquoise” is an alloy of malachite and aluminum hydroxide and phosphoric acid. The artificial mineral “Neolith” is made from aluminum hydroxide and copper phosphate.

Artificial turquoise and similar minerals are superior to the original in terms of practicality of use: they do not fade when in contact with water and do not fade in the sun, so the popularity of turquoise analogues is not surprising.

Turquoise is afraid of liquids and light

Due to the porous structure, the lifespan of turquoise is short: natural stones retain their marketable appearance for about 20 years, and then fade, crumble and crack. Some samples lose color, turning into milky, cobble-like stones. This type of turquoise is called “dead” because restoration is impossible.

Turquoise is a mineral that is vulnerable to environmental influences. The stone readily absorbs carbon and hydrogen sulfide from the air, which subsequently leads to a change in color and the acquisition of a green tint. The rate of death of turquoise depends on the processing technology, deposit and quality of the natural stone.

Water

The porous structure gives the stone high hygroscopicity - the ability to absorb liquid substances. An excess of moisture and fats inside the pores leads to fading of the stone, so it is recommended to protect turquoise from contact with the following substances:

Perfumes and deodorants;
Ferry;
Liquids;
Creams and gels;
Human sweat;
Oils.

In ancient times, knowing the vulnerability of turquoise to liquids, master jewelers covered the surface of the blue mineral with a protective layer of resin or wax. This way they protected the stone from fading and extended the life of the fragile mineral.

Darkening of turquoise can cause health problems.

Light

Owners of turquoise pendants and rings are surprised to see that their favorite decoration turned white. The sky-blue hue of turquoise will cease to please the eye if the stone lies in the sun for a long time. The mineral will fade, turn white and lose its beauty. Therefore, turquoise is worn in the evening or on cloudy days, when the sun is hidden behind the clouds.

In addition to light and water, turquoise is susceptible to acids, sudden changes in air temperature, friction, and abrasives. The capricious stone requires careful handling and storage, otherwise the healing and magical properties of turquoise will disappear.

Ancient scientists were looking for a way to revive dead minerals, and discovered the method of rubbing with lamb fat or lard. The author of the technique, a Persian scientist, proved that clothes that belong to butchers do not fade even after 40 years of constant wear.

Turquoise care

Proper care and knowledge of factors that negatively affect the condition of turquoise will increase the life cycle of the capricious stone.

Do not soak in a cleaning solution, as such treatment will cause damage to the mineral and loss of color.
It is recommended to keep products with turquoise in dense fabric bags that do not allow light to pass through, in closed, dry rooms.
Before swimming, washing hands, going to the sauna - before water procedures– jewelry with turquoise is removed.
Housewives of products with turquoise are advised to remove them before cooking, since water vapor and drops of oil can fall on the surface of the stone and be absorbed through the pores.
Turquoise is not worn on sunny days, because straight ultra-violet rays discolor the stone.
Clean turquoise with a dry piece of flannel or suede without using chemicals.
When cleaning products with turquoise, it is not recommended to use toothpaste and a brush: hard bristles will leave scratches on the surface of the soft stone, which will cause cracks and stains over time.

By following simple rules for storing, wearing and caring for products with turquoise, you will protect them from premature aging and loss of color. If caring for this capricious stone seems like a hassle, consider purchasing imitation turquoise, which is not so vulnerable to external influences.

November 25, 2014, 2:11 pm

Turquoise has long been considered a stone that brings happiness to people. It can have green and blue color with gray tint. It also has healing and magical properties. According to the classification, it is a sedimentary rock.

It got its color from the composition of copper and iron. If it contains more copper, then it acquires a greenish tint; if it contains iron, then it becomes sky blue.

Let's consider its magical properties:

1. He tries on enemies, helps restore peace and harmony in the family.
2. Changes its color before grief and misfortune, helps to warn against trouble.
3. If you look at it longer, your vision will improve and nothing bad will happen.
4. The stone helps to achieve success and gain authority.
5. If a woman puts turquoise in a man’s pocket, they will have strong and happy love.
6. If you wear a ring made of this stone on your finger, it will bring happiness in your family and personal life and success in your career.
7. A green-colored mineral can give wealth to its owner.

Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign: compatibility in astrology

Turquoise may be compatible with zodiac signs and may not be suitable for everyone. Let's consider in the table who this mineral is suitable for according to their zodiac signs.

Zodiac sign	Compatibility
Sagittarius	Best suited for these signs. He brings them joy and fun. Helps make new acquaintances, relieves boredom and laziness.
Aquarius	Helps them eliminate quarrels and fights. Blue turquoise will help improve relationships in love and protect from misfortunes.
Twins	For these signs, the mineral is simply necessary. It will make them kinder, help them communicate with their environment, and understand themselves. With the help of the stone, they will learn to solve complex life problems and get out of any situations.
Aries	For them, a mineral with light shades is a powerful amulet. Helps with incurable diseases and the influence of negative people. It will also help you get out of difficult situations.
Cancers	People under this zodiac sign, wearing the mineral, will forget all grievances, become kinder, and make new acquaintances. If a mother gives her child a ring with turquoise, then she will be happy in marriage, will be protected from the evil eye and damage, and will be cured of infertility.
Scales	Helps you be confident and gain strength. It will help protect you from troubles. They will be able to find out their future by looking at the stone; if it has changed color, then changes are soon threatening.
Fish	For them, it will become a talisman against quarrels and swearing with people. The main thing is that the mineral accepts this sign, otherwise it will leave it for a long time and find a new owner.
Capricorn	It will help Capricorns achieve calm and confidence, create a good reputation, prudence and correctness.

Astrology says that blue turquoise is more suitable for people with the zodiac sign of Sagittarius, green will do Scorpios and Taurus, and white will give happiness to Aries, Virgos and Pisces.

All other signs are advised to wear a bluish-gray shade. It is not recommended for people with the sign of Leo to wear the stone.

What color and what it looks like: types of stone

Many people have no idea what the common precious mineral looks like.

There are several types of turquoise:

• Blue-blue.
• Blue.
• Greenish blue.
• Green.
• Light blue.
• Light green.
• Mesh.
• Lace.
• Gray-green.
• Brown.
• White.

If the stone has a mesh pattern, it is called lace turquoise. It is formed due to manganese and iron, can be seen in light shades stone Natural turquoise has a high density and has growths.

It is not transparent, has a matte shine. The color differs depending on its origin. Arizona turquoise is considered the most expensive stone, mined in America, has dark patterns.

How much does it cost: price

Many people are interested in how much turquoise costs. The price depends on its properties and purity. It is considered one of the most beautiful and expensive minerals, although they are considered semi-precious.

Rarely found in nature, it is a phosphate of aluminum and copper. The main place is occupied by various impurities and inclusions. Turquoise is valued not only because of its rarity, but also for its medicinal properties.

Let's consider the factors that influence its price:

1. Purity and shade. The most valued stone is blue in color, with high density, without a mesh pattern or veins.
2. A real mineral costs about $30 per carat, larger ones cost more.
3. If it has a yellow tint and is porous, it is much cheaper.
4. Mesh turquoise with spots or patterns will be cheaper.
5. Synthetic stones are much cheaper than real ones.

Only a specialist who understands this can distinguish a genuine stone.

Products and decorations made of stone and its use

The fashion for jewelry with turquoise has always been in demand and popular. The talisman stone was valued not only for appearance, but also color. Various decorations The mineral is worn not only by women, but also by men.

List of women's and men's jewelry with turquoise:

• Watch with stone trim.
• Rings.
• Necklace.
• Beads.
• Rings.
• Pendants.
• Earrings.
• Ring.
• Fenechka.

You should not assume that this stone is feminine, the main thing is that it brings good luck, heals ailments, and lifts your spirits. Let's consider what stones the mineral is combined with. The most harmonious combination could be: garnet, diamond, topaz, crystal.

Medicinal properties: do they exist?

Like many natural minerals, turquoise has medicinal properties:

1. Able to restore the nervous system, insomnia.
2. Cardiovascular diseases, leukemia, thrombosis.
3. Stomach diseases, ulcers.
4. Diseases of the liver, gall bladder, thyroid gland.
5. Restores immune system.

You can't wear it when you're angry negative people, with depressive illnesses.

How to distinguish a fake: checking for authenticity

Now jewelry manufacturers have learned to make fakes of the mineral, due to the fact that real turquoise is very expensive. An ordinary buyer will not be able to distinguish a real one from a fake by eye.

There are several ways to detect a fake:

1. The natural mineral has a rough surface.
2. If you rub wet wipe a color imprint remains from the natural one.
3. There should be no cracks or swelling on the real surface.
4. The color of the stone on the beads and in the hole should be the same.
5. If you apply a heated needle, the plastic will melt.
6. You can scratch a stone with a needle, but a real one will not have any marks.

Various cheap minerals and materials are used as counterfeits, such as plastic, ceramics, porcelain, bone, glass.

Mineral deposits

There are multiple deposits of turquoise, but they have small reserves. Mining the mineral is very expensive and hardly pays off. It is considered a summer stone, so it prefers deposits in dry, hot climates.

The best deposits are considered:

• Iran.
• Egypt.
• China.
• Israel.
• Ethiopia.

It is also famous for its deposits in Central Asia, the Caucasus and Altai.

Care and storage

Like many jewelry, turquoise requires care and proper storage. Basic recommendations for the care and storage of the mineral:

1. May be washed in distilled water.
2. Brief rinsing in running water is allowed.
3. Do not clean or wash with soap.
4. It is better to store in a bright place, out of direct sunlight, as it may fade.
5. It is not recommended to store it in dark and closed boxes; the stone loses its magical and healing properties.
6. It should be removed each time you wash your hands. He can't stand it high temperatures, humidity, various creams and oils.
7. It is necessary to periodically remove jewelry with stones and rinse with water, otherwise they can oxidize.

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The word “turquoise” brings to mind the fairy tales of Scheherazade, the scent of the East or Indian amulets. It is believed that turquoise is a pure, magical and healing stone. It cleanses the air and soul, and if after waking up you contemplate the mineral or hold it for a few minutes, your day will turn out well.

History and origin

The history of the gem dates back five thousand years. The sky-colored mineral among ancient peoples symbolized the supreme deity. Other myths claim that turquoise is the bones of people who died from unhappy love.

The oldest objects made from the mineral were discovered in the tombs of the rulers of Ancient Egypt - Queen Zara and Tutankhamun. Turquoise was used to decorate jewelry, amulets or amulets. For example, the warlike Janissaries decorated themselves, weapons and horses to make themselves invulnerable.

The mineral is highly valued in Tibet: here it is a jewel and currency. The properties of turquoise to fade and change color attracted the attention of shamans and sorcerers: they used the stone for fortune telling. The Chinese use it to prove devotion and fidelity to their significant other.

Turquoise light stones decorated the throne of Boris Godunov, delivered from Turkey: sitting on it, the sovereign calmed down. Ivan the Terrible demonstrated to the ambassadors and entourage how the stone changed color in his hands. The court doctors explained to the king what this meant.

The stone has a special significance for the Muslim world: the Koran is inscribed on blue turquoise.

Turquoise became known to Europeans as the “Turkish stone”; in Russia the Persian name stuck. The mineral acquired its classical name in the 13th century. It is translated differently: “firyuze” is a stone of happiness, “piruz” is a mineral of winners.

Physicochemical characteristics

Turquoise is a blue, white or green gem with shades. Color is created by copper or iron. If there is more copper, green shades are obtained, if iron, blue shades are obtained.

Structurally, it is not a crystal, but an agglomerate. Semi-precious or ornamental stone.

Property	Description
Formula	CuAl6(OH)2 4H2O
Color	Blue, light blue, blue-green, green, often with brown spots.
Shine	Wax
Transparency	Opaque
Hardness	5-6
Cleavage	Perfect/imperfect
Kink	Conchoidal, uneven.
Density	2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Place of extraction

This is a summer stone, loves dryness and heat. The oldest deposits on the Sinai Peninsula. The best turquoise in the world is of Iranian origin (from Nishapur), the national treasure of the country.

Raw materials are available in the USA, Egypt, China, Israel, Ethiopia, and Central Asian countries. In Russia, the stone is mined in the Caucasus and Altai.

Varieties and colors

The description of the turquoise stone includes three basic colors plus their shades. The color changes over time: a young stone is bluish, but as it ages, it turns green.

Colors

The color range of the mineral is extensive. Colors range from bluish to bright blue or from barely green to olive.

Main colors of turquoise:

Blue

Rare, most refined color. What makes the gem dazzlingly bright is the absence of iron or the predominance of copper. This structure creates the strength of the stone. Therefore, blue turquoise often goes to Jewelry. The most popular color is delicate blue. Shade options: blue-blue, greenish-blue, light blue.

Turquoise blue

Green

The color is created by significant iron impurities. It has a waxy sheen, sometimes with uneven color and dark veins. This is the color of old or Chinese stone; attribute of elderly people; loved by the people of Tibet and Mongolia. Options: light green, gray-green.

White

A teenage stone whose maturation, or pigmentation, is just beginning. Due to the porous structure, white turquoise is of no interest to jewelers, but is held in high esteem by collectors.

Bracelet with white turquoise

Varieties

Light-colored specimens with patterns on the surface are often found. They are created by a combination of copper, chromium, manganese and iron.

• Mesh turquoise. Specimens with solid dark (black or brown) veins. Their chaotic intersection creates a harmonious pattern. Other names are lace or cobweb.
• Bone turquoise. Bone or dental phosphate of large fossil mammals, colored turquoise. Used as an imitation of natural stone. Distributed in Siberia, in the south of France. Rarely available for sale, after high-quality processing it becomes a valuable material.

There is a classification by deposits:

• Arizona - an expensive mineral with a dark pattern, mined in the US state of the same name;
• Iranian - pale blue, premium quality;
• Chinese - green turquoise.

The unique ability of turquoise of any kind is to live almost human life. A stone can be young, mature or old.

Medicinal properties

The healing properties of the mineral are manifested in the physical and spiritual spheres.

Physical ailments

The stone has a healing effect in several areas:

• mental problems, insomnia (a gem under the pillow helps);
• headaches, migraines (beads, necklace);
• diseases of the heart, blood vessels (pendant, pendant);
• gastrointestinal disorders, including ulcers (long beads);
• diseases of the liver, gall bladder (long beads);
• stuttering (earrings, pendant);
• colds, sore throat (beads);
• problems with the thyroid gland (pendant).

The gem heals wounds, removes traces of scars, and stops bleeding. Gold bracelet with stone on right hand restores immunity.

Not suitable for angry, envious, greedy or depressed people.

Spiritual help

Turquoise harmonizes mood, balances emotions, cleansing and restoring energy:

• Makes a person kinder, helps to get rid of the desire for revenge, teaches to forgive.
• Restores peace between those who have quarreled, helps to understand the cause and eliminate it.
• Helps you cope with thoughts about past sins and not regret anything.

To go through life without doubt, a dark blue rich stone is worn not on the body, but close to it: in a bag or wallet.

Shamballa bracelet with turquoise

A pale blue gem will establish inner harmony.

Health indicator

Even the ancient Mongols determined the state of human health by turquoise. If the stone begins to fade for no reason, the person has an illness or fever. This is not due to magic, but to the natural qualities of the gem. Turquoise reacts to increases in temperature or moisture levels by changing color.

Magic properties

The magical properties of the stone have been known since the 4th millennium BC. They manifest themselves on the physical and mental levels.

Are common

Modern esotericists and sorcerers highlight the following magical properties of natural turquoise:

• Amulet. In the East, children's amulets are made from gemstones. Adults wear a ring or ring: they believe that jewelry will protect them from evil entities and bring good luck.
• Indicator of the body's condition. The stone loses its brightness after the death of the owner: it seems to go out with him. The shine is restored when a new owner is found.
• Relationship marker. A mineral that has changed color signals betrayal of a girlfriend (boyfriend), betrayal of a partner, imminent separation or quarrel.
• Spiritual contact. The gem is able to communicate with the owner at the subconscious level; jewelry and amulets will develop the gift of foresight and attract inspiration.

A ring or ring with turquoise is bought to attract happiness, love, material wealth or spiritual perfection.

However, the magic of the mineral helps only those who pursue good goals and achieve results honestly.

• Leadership. The amulet helps you get along with management, climb the career ladder, and become a boss yourself. Will protect you from mistakes. Greenish turquoise is suitable as a gift for a manager. A stone of this shade brings wealth.
• Guardian of loyalty. If a woman puts a pebble in a man’s pocket or gives a keychain with turquoise, the magic of the stone guarantees strong love. A little thing with a mineral from a loved one will bring success to a girl in matters of the heart and profession. In the Muslim world, jewelry with turquoise is still a mandatory attribute of a bride’s wedding dress.
• Stone of Courage. This is a talisman for people in dangerous professions or those who are brave in life.

Bracelet with blue turquoise

Turquoise darkens before bad weather and fades in the hands of a sick person.

Color Specialization

Magical compatibility also depends on the color of the gem:

• light shades - give hope, bring harmony and peace;
• dark colors - help to choose a path in life and make decisions; suppress temperament, thirst for power; allow you to adapt to new things and not be afraid of the unknown;
• green - light will smooth out emotions and give confidence in upholding a personal opinion; dark green cannot be worn all the time;
• dark blue - will make the owner patient, self-possessed in any situation;
• baby blue - special meaning such turquoise for girls of marriageable age or young women; a stone is required in the attire of Muslim brides;
• blue - guarantees success in business, happiness family hearth; how a gift shows the sincerity of the giver;
• blue-green - an attribute of magicians or sorcerers in manipulations with other world, not recommended for ordinary people;
• white is a talisman for extreme sports enthusiasts, a talisman for people in dangerous professions.

The strongest magical properties of turquoise are dark blue, almost blue.

Talismans and amulets of all colors relieve fatigue or stress and help to realistically assess reality.

Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?

Astrologers are unanimous about which zodiac signs benefit from the gem.

It is believed that turquoise does not suit everyone's zodiac sign.

According to the horoscope, choose a pebble of its color:

• blue - Sagittarius, Aquarius, Gemini;
• green - Scorpio, Taurus;
• white - Pisces, Aries, Virgo.

For the rest of the zodiac sign, a mineral of bluish-gray shades is suitable. According to astrologers, turquoise is contraindicated for Leo: its help is more likely to harm. A pebble can be suitable according to the month of birth: February - a dark blue stone, March - blue, July - green, August - any.

Zodiac sign	Compatibility (“+++” - fits perfectly, “+” - can be worn, “-” - strictly contraindicated)
Aries	+
Taurus	+++
Twins	+
Cancer	+
a lion	-
Virgo	+
Scales	+
Scorpion	+
Sagittarius	+++
Capricorn	+
Aquarius	+
Fish	+

(“+++” - fits perfectly, “+” - can be worn, “-” - is strictly contraindicated)

Compatibility with other stones

This is a mineral of the earth element. It is energetically combined with similar in structure, dense opaque stones: jade, agate, malachite, jasper, aventurine, eye quartz, and others.

Incompatible with fire gems: they will suppress the magical and healing properties of turquoise.

Where is it used?

The only sphere of use of stone is the kingdom of beauty. It is classified as jewelry or decorative.

Jewelry

Turquoise is a universal gem; there is a suitable shade for men and women of any age.

Fragile jewelry stone difficult to process, so the impact is minimal. It is turned into a cabochon for rings, rings, earrings, brooches, or left in fancy shapes for beads, bracelets, and pendants.

Decor

The mineral is used to decorate tableware, watches, and pens. Small plastics are made from it. The most popular products made from turquoise are scarab beetles. They are most often counterfeited.

Price

The price depends on the properties and purity of the stone. The most expensive is a dense blue specimen without “mesh” or veins, up to $30 per carat (or $150 per gram). Porosity, spotting, patterning or yellowing will reduce the value. The smallest bead costs at least 40 rubles.

How to spot a fake

The ancient Egyptians knew how to counterfeit turquoise. They melted glass, earthenware, and fossils, adding pigments. They were not afraid to put imitations even in the tombs of the pharaohs.

The difference between turquoise and fake

Today they offer plastic, ceramics, bone or glass instead.

It is difficult to visually distinguish a real stone from a fake.

The following signs will help you identify fake turquoise:

1. A standard pebble is never larger than half a centimeter.
2. Description of turquoise: very dense, massive, opaque, with a matte sheen.
3. The surface of the natural mineral is rough, but without cracks or swelling. In glass or earthenware, inclusions and swellings are visible under a magnifying glass. The plastic looks smooth, evenly colored, and is almost weightless.
4. Turquoise is easy to scratch with a needle, but the groove will be the same color as the surface. If an unpainted layer is detected, shavings have formed, or the needle jumps off the crystal, this means a fake. When scratching earthenware, the needle becomes dull.
5. Natural stone is difficult to chip.
6. The color of the stone should be the same on the beads and in the hole.
7. A hot needle will only turn the natural mineral brown, the plastic will melt, and it will emit a chemical smell.
8. If you dip the sample in alcohol and then wipe it, the remaining color on the napkin will indicate a fake.
9. Imitation “Neolithic” or “Viennese turquoise” is revealed with hydrochloric acid. From her will appear yellow spots. Natural mineral will not react.

There is turquoise on the jewelry market, which occupies an intermediate position between natural stone and imitation:

1. Fortified. Porous minerals of medium quality, impregnated with paraffin, fat or epoxy resin. The color remains the same, but the stone becomes stronger.
2. Ennobled. Painted low-grade turquoise stones are identified by their smooth surface and bright color (usually apple green or pink).
3. Restored (or pressed). Substandard powdered or low-grade material, painted and glued.

Jewelry with such stones is affordable; most of them are on the market.

Any inspection should be carried out from the inside of the product so as not to damage the stone. Testing with heat is problematic: natural stone can crack along the veins.

Artificial stone is made in a laboratory. Only an expert can identify nanoturquoise. Jewelry from natural material are supplied with a quality certificate. The deposits of the stone are depleted, so it is never cheap.

How to wear and care

This is a sophisticated but democratic gem. Jewelry with it is popular both in a wedding dress and as “baubles”.

Ring with turquoise

How to wear

Blue shades of stone are good with white metals, green shades with yellow ones. The monochrome range is diluted with pearls, amber, garnet, lapis lazuli, aquamarine, and other colored stones.

• Turquoise looks best on light, natural clothing.
• It is undesirable to combine green and blue stones, white and yellow frames.
• Light-colored stones should be worn by green-eyed or blue-eyed people; darker and more saturated ones are suitable for brown-eyed people.

A silver frame enhances the healing properties of the mineral; jewelry with gold is a powerful protector of the owner’s immune system.

If you have handicraft skills, you can create something exclusive by embroidering it with turquoise, for example, jeans or a clutch.

Rules of care

Turquoise, as a delicate mineral, requires care, but care is not particularly tedious:

1. Do not clean with soap and water, steam or ultrasound. Only dry clean with suede, wool, flannel or other soft cloth.
2. If dirt has accumulated, you can wash the jewelry in distilled water without delaying the procedure.
3. Proper care eliminates overheating, contact with steam, cosmetics, perfumes (perfume can leave a mark). From contact with cosmetics or household chemicals the mineral turns green or blue. You can restore its color at home using aniline dyes.

Necklace with turquoise

1. Before taking a bath, pool or beach, jewelry is removed.
2. To prevent the stone from losing its magical properties or being physically damaged, it is stored separately from other jewelry and metals.
3. Jewelry is sometimes taken out of boxes. Turquoise loves light, but will fade in direct sun.

The stone absorbs odors and sweat, changing color.

Favorable time to buy

Turquoise is bought and brought home on the 19th lunar day. They begin to use it after two weeks, on the 5th lunar day.

Turquoise is a stone of sky blue and green-blue colors. One of the oldest minerals used in jewelry and finishing art. WITH French The name is translated as “Turkish stone”, and from Persian – as “stone of happiness”.

Turquoise is a natural mineral. The main colors of the stone are green, blue, bluish blue, and sea green. Often found with small brown or white patches.

Characteristic properties of the mineral:

• opacity;
• waxy shine;
• slight hardness;
• porosity;
• The color of the powder is white;
• dissolves in hydrochloric acid.

History of the mineral

The history of turquoise use by people goes back more than five thousand years. It was used by Egyptian pharaohs, Arab sheikhs, North American Indians, Russian princes and other peoples. The stone came to Europe straight from Iran along the Silk Road, which passed through Turkey, which is why the French called this stone Turkish.

The appearance of turquoise is associated with hydrothermal processes occurring in the earth's crust. Ancient deposits are located in Egypt, Central Asian countries, and Iran. More modern sources are located in North America, Australia, Mexico, but the most valuable mineral is still considered to be the one brought from Iran - where the gem is mined by hand.

Medicinal properties

Turquoise framed in silver is recommended to be worn by those who suffer from insomnia, nightmares and anxiety. Turquoise in gold strengthens the body's immune system. The mineral also helps with diseases of the liver, heart, lungs, thyroid gland and stomach.

Other health benefits of turquoise include:

• improves vision;
• helps with migraine pain, colds;
• promotes skin rejuvenation and regeneration;
• heals and strengthens vocal cords;
• stops bleeding;
• helps with stomach ulcers and exacerbation of chronic diseases.

Turquoise gives its owner a “signal” about a developing disease - it begins to fade and darken, changing its hue to green. This happens because the stone reacts very sensitively to humidity, the release of fats and increased temperature that occur with human body during illness. This sure sign that a person urgently needs to see a doctor.

It is believed that bright blue turquoise has the greatest healing effect, but the green mineral has weak healing energy.

Magic properties

In all countries, turquoise is considered a stone that attracts happiness and prosperity. Its magical properties are:

• brings peace to the family - increases the owner’s attractiveness to the opposite sex, prevents quarrels and conflicts between spouses, attracts friends;
• enhances intuitive abilities;
• attracts money into the hands of the owner, brings prosperity to the house;
• endows the wearer with courage, determination, endurance, insight;
• helps to concentrate, so is good for those who study science;
• protects against negative events, accidents and disasters;
• helps to achieve great heights in oratory;
• dulls anger, anger and all negative emotions, in return bringing calm and focus on things dear to the heart;
• brings success and good luck, making the owner practically invincible.

In addition to its ability to attract love, turquoise helps heal broken hearts and also enhances feminine attractiveness in the eyes of men. Therefore, the stone has been considered a feminine stone since ancient times.

Indian yogis believe that the mineral feeds a person with positive energy. When the stone turns green, it indicates that its “battery” has run out.

Meaning of zodiac signs

Turquoise is astrological stone many zodiac signs. The mineral enhances leadership qualities Scorpios, helps to achieve success in business and successfully combine career and family happiness.

Streltsov the gem protects from accidents, adds a little harmony to their hectic life, and also dispels anxious thoughts and adds sensitivity and sophistication.

Aquarius imparts worldly wisdom, sedateness, and the ability to stand on one’s feet. From women he creates real custodians of the home. Helps attract friends and mutual love.

Dual Twins with such a talisman they will gain unity with their inner self and the ability to accept right decisions. Also, for representatives of this sign, turquoise is the guardian of love and fidelity to their partner.

Aries the mineral can save from death and prevent mortal danger, as well as impart courage and insight.

Green turquoise will become Taurus protection from envious people, troubles and blows of fate. The gem preserves youth and helps sharpen the thirst for knowledge in representatives of this sign.

Virgos You should wear turquoise with caution, because the stone can cause a surge of uncontrollable emotions in the sign, but when traveling it will protect the owner from troubles of any kind.

Cancers and Leos The stone helps to achieve peace in the family, make new friends, and also forget and let go of the past. For these signs, turquoise is good option for a family amulet that can be passed down from generation to generation through the female line.

Libra the mineral gives confidence and determination, and also provokes pleasant changes in life.

Pisces will help “remove” unnecessary thoughts and emotions from life, but in general the stone is neutral for this sign.

Capricorns the gem will give peace and balance, mental satisfaction, help drive away bad thoughts and attract pleasant dreams.

How to distinguish a real stone from a fake

To distinguish a real stone from a fake, you need to perform some simple steps:

• scratch the surface with a needle - if the paint begins to crack and crumble, then it is a fake. A natural stone remains blue to the very depths;
• wipe with alcohol - if there are traces of paint left on the cotton wool, then this is an imitation;
• hold over the fire - the fake will melt with unpleasant smell. Real stone It can crack due to overheating, so the test should be carried out carefully, holding the mineral over the fire for a short time.

If this is a decoration, then you can take a closer look at the holes for the thread - if visible White color, then it's a fake.

Talismans and amulets

Turquoise has long been a protective stone for children and adolescents, as well as those adults who work with them - teachers, educators, pediatricians, obstetricians. The mineral is also an amulet for those who are engaged in intellectual activities.

Turquoise protects travelers and researchers from dangers and robbers on the way, shows the necessary course, helps to achieve desired results. Since ancient times, shooters attached a small stone to their weapons - it was believed that this would help hit the target.

Turquoise is also a talisman of love and family happiness, which helps to find love and keep it.

Turquoise is a popular ornamental stone of blue or greenish color. It was delivered to Europe from Iran along the Silk Road, which ran through Turkey, which is probably why Europeans often called the mineral turquoise, which translated from French means “Turkish stone.” In Persia, where turquoise was mined, it was called “firuze” - a lucky stone. Turquoise was known in Ancient Egypt already in the 2nd millennium BC, and the Indians of North America took it for the highest value.

Reticulated or gossamer turquoise

Physico-chemical properties of turquoise

Turquoise has a complex chemical formula and is a hydrated aluminum phosphate.

The mineral is opaque, with a faint waxy sheen. The color is uneven, with veins and inclusions; the color of turquoise is directly dependent on its age. A light, almost white color means that the stone is very young; sky blue is the most valuable type of “ripe” turquoise; a greenish color is characteristic of a stone at an “advanced” age. The thing is that copper is responsible for the blue color, which over time is replaced in the mineral by iron oxide, giving it a greenish tint.

Turquoise deposits

The formation of turquoise is associated with hydrothermal processes in the earth's crust. The most ancient deposits are located on the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, Iran, and Central Asia. Some of them are already exhausted, while others are still active. Currently, the bulk of natural turquoise is mined as a by-product in copper mines in the USA, Chile, Mexico, and Australia. But until now, the highest quality and most valuable minerals are supplied to the market from Iran, where turquoise is mined by hand.

Artificial turquoise

Since natural reserves are rapidly depleting, today about 80% of the jewelry market is represented by synthetic turquoise. There are many methods of counterfeiting, from pressing powders of other minerals and then painting them to imitations made of plastic and bone. It is unlikely that the seller will allow a full examination of the stone using chemicals, so in order to distinguish real turquoise from a fake, you must first pay attention to too big size stones, its very rich and perfectly uniform color.

Magical and healing properties of turquoise

Turquoise is considered lucky and good stone. It carries strong protective powers and mothers often made turquoise charms for their children to ward off evil spirits, illnesses and bad dreams.

The stone carries feminine energy, brings warmth and comfort into the home, imparts worldly wisdom and intuition, helps preserve and increase family budget. To attract money, turquoise was certainly set in gold. If a person is looking for love, he should wear turquoise in silver.

In addition to its magical properties, turquoise, especially blue, can become a talented healer. It has a beneficial effect on a person’s psychological and nervous health. Turquoise relieves insomnia, promotes relaxation, and relieves headaches. Wearing turquoise jewelry around the neck helps in treating thyroid diseases.

Traditional healers recommend looking at this mineral for a long time to relax the optic nerves and improve vision.

Who is turquoise suitable for?

Astrologers attribute turquoise to the elements of Water and Earth, so first of all, turquoise is suitable for the zodiac sign Sagittarius, Scorpio and Taurus.

Turquoise activates female sexuality; it will help single women attract fans and find love. She endows men with charisma, and suitable for those who are seriously pursuing a career or struggling for power.

However, whatever your goals, it is worth considering that turquoise helps only highly moral and moral persons, she does not tolerate deception and meanness. In the worst case, the stone can even turn against the owner if his thoughts are unclean.