Turquoise is the birthstone of December and the traditional gift to commemorate the 5th and 11th years of marriage. Turquoises bright and happy color is supposed to lend self-confidence to subdued personalities, and it is also very popular as a token of friendship, since Turquoise is reputed to be responsible for faithfulness and reliable relationships.
This stone is said to protect the wearer from negative energy, diseases and bring good fortune. Turquoise is also believed to guard against violence and accidents. Those suffering from depression can wear a turquoise pendent or a chain with turquoise beads.
The power of this gem can be increased by wearing it with a copper setting on the solar plexus. Turquoise should be kept away from cosmetics, heat and bright light. It can be cleaned with mild soap water and soft cloth. Many cultures believed that turquoise helped children have a healthy night sleep preventing nightmares and also protecting against harm.
Turquoise should be kept away from cosmetics, heat and bright light. It can be cleaned with mild soap water and soft cloth. Many cultures believed that turquoise helped children have a healthy night sleep preventing nightmares and also protecting against harm.
The name of this stone means Turkish stone as it came to Europe by way of Turkey. Others believe that the name comes from the Persian word "fiouze" meaning the color turquoise. Turquoise is an opaque, bluetogreen mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminums, with the chemical formula CuAl6 PO4 4 OH 84H2O. Turquoise was mined more than 6000 years ago in Sinai.
The best turquoise comes from Iran, but not much is exported now. Turquoise is found in several areas including the US Iran Mexico Israel Afghanistan China Australia Siberia and Europe. Much turquoise comes from Mexico and the United States today.
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