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Turquoise
Turquoise

Turquoise

Turquoise tumbled

A species of Turquoise, Also known as Callaica, Callais (of Pliny), Chalchite, Forizego, Johnite, Turques

Turquoise comes in a range of beautiful blue-green colors, sometimes veined with dark green, yellow, or orange. The shade most desired by collectors is sky-blue. Turquoise is sourced worldwide with mines in China, Iraq, Kazakhstan, and the USA. It is very popular when set into jewelry, made into beads and cabochons, and used as inlay for decorative pieces.

General Info About Turquoise

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Physical Properties of Turquoise

Streak
Pale greenish blue to white
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Chemical Properties of Turquoise

Formula
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 · 4H2O
Elements listed
Al, Cu, H, O, P

Optical Properties of Turquoise

Refractive Index
1.610-1.650
Birefringence
0.04
Pleochroism
None
Optical Character
Biaxial positive

Characteristics of Turquoise

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Healing Properties of Turquoise

Turquoise energy encourages its user to live a life of truth and integrity. It is believed to manifest strong clairvoyant abilities when used on the Throat chakra. It is said to bring balance and harmony to a person's feminine and masculine traits. Turquoise can be worn as jewelry, carried in a pocket, or placed in a room to dispense the benefits of its positive energy.

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