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About Turquoise

 

Turquoise is described as A blue to blue-green mineral of aluminum and copper, mainly CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O, prized as a gemstone in its polished blue form and can also be a light to brilliant bluish green

Turquoise is also known as an amulet to protect the wearer.

Turquoise wearer is protected from bad energy and allows good fortune to its owner.

Turquoise brings friendships closer and provides peace and solitude.

The Egyptians started mining Turquoise in 5500BC.

Turquoise is known in Iran today as Ferozah meaning victorious and it’s the country’s national gemstone.

Turquoise is highly valued by Egyptians, Persians, Mongols and Tibetans for its source of good luck, prosperity, creativity, loyalty, wisdom as well as absorbing negativity and considered an excellent healing stone.

Native Americans as well as Chinese were also fascinated by Turquoise.

Turquoise mining started in 900-1000AD by the Aztecs.

Wearing of Turquoise was only reserved for the ‘gods'.

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