Turquoise

Turquoise Stone

Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is consists of a phosphate of aluminium, colored by copper and traces of iron. The finest colored material is mined and worked in Iran. The colors range it starts from level of desirable sky blue to a bluish green. This stone is rare and precious as a gem and ornamental stone for thousand years for its uniqueness.

Remarkably, the color of turquoise is sometimes affected by the acid perspiration of certain wearers. The color can itself change to be green or greenish, and it is also possible to be too warm. Moreover, the color is can also affected by the alcohol content in perfume, hair sprays and cosmetics, when the lady or the wearers use.

The name of Turquoise is formerly came form the early carrier of Turkish merchant that brought this stone to European for a trade. The merchant brought the merchandises on the camel back, together with the spices, cloth, woven and, of course, the gems and jewels. The stones were first exported to Germany, where then known as Turkisher Steins, means “Turkish stones”. When the stones reached France, the German name became translated into Pierre turquoise or stone of Turkey.

This marvelous stone was formed not only by the process of nature and time, but it also being formed by its historical time line that shows the precious of this stone. Thousand years BC ago, the forebears of Aztecs, Toltecs and Olmecs migrated from that vast tract of grassland that now we known as Mongolia. These tribes took with them their reverence for turquoise and their skills to work this beautiful, sky-blue rock. Their talents and ingenuity are evident in the craftsmanship and beauty of the artifacts that have been recovered from ancient tombs, including the death masks skillfully inlaid with turquoise mosaic.

Turquoise was also held in very high esteem by the Apache peoples of North America. Indeed, without having a turquoise, no medicine-man could command the honor, respect and veneration his office demanded. Nor would the spear or arrow of the hunter fly true to its target.

Looking from the characters that the Turquoise bring from the ancient time, most people belief that Turquoise has advantages regarding the spiritual and healing properties. Turquoise was once define have the ability to overcome malevolent glances from the Evil Eye, or in other word, it can protect from harm, this makes the people in Middle Eastern country always put Turquoise in their camel, mules and oxen to bring good luck and assurance that the animals will safe.

Other myths yet facts are Turquoise is a symbol of generosity, sincerity and affection. It is thought to preserve friendship and make friends of enemies.
To bring good luck, it should be given, not bought.To dream of turquoise is to greet prosperity. It brings good luck on a Saturday.

One of the main compounds of the Turquoise stone is copper. This is what gives it the blue, green, blueish-green colors. It also is often combined with the Azurite stone as well. Turquoise is wonderful for drawing out negative vibrations from a person. It is best to place it at the feet or worn inside the sock for this. It dissipates negativing as it draws from the body. It allows the negativity to go back into the ground. A good stone for helping one to bond with the spiritual. It offers much uplifting. Also helps open the heart chakra for giving and receiving.

We believe so then. This stone is Rock!

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