Turquoise Crystals Meanings and Properties
Mineral Information
Origin: Notably China, U.S.A.
Mineral Species: Turquoise
Mineral Group: Phosphates
Chemical Formula: CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8.4H2O
Hardness: 5-6
Crystal System: Triclinic
Colour: Pale to mid-blue, pale green.
Typical Appearance: Usually as botryoidal or reniform masses or crusts.
Esoteric Information
Birthstone: Capricorn
Chakra Alignment: Heart, Upper Heart and Throat
Element: None
Origin of Name & Mythology: Named in antiquity from the French "turquoise" meaning "Turkish"; the original material from the south slopes of the Al-Mirsah-Kuh Mountains (Iran), found its way to Europe via Turkey.
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