Turquoise
About Turquoise
Turquoise is a copper aluminium phosphate displaying iconic blue to blue-green hues, often with brown or black matrix. This sacred stone of protection and healing has been treasured by cultures worldwide for thousands of years as a master healer and powerful protective talisman.
Crystal Properties
- Mohs Hardness: 5-6
- Chemical Composition: CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O (Hydrated Copper Aluminium Phosphate)
- Crystal System: Triclinic
- Colour: Blue, blue-green, turquoise
- Chakra: Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra, Heart Chakra
- Element: Earth, Air
Metaphysical Properties
Known as a master healer and stone of protection, Turquoise purifies energy while promoting honest communication and spiritual grounding. It's particularly valued for protection during travel, enhancing communication, and promoting overall wellbeing. Many use Turquoise to speak truth, maintain protection, and align body, mind, and spirit.
How to Use Turquoise
Wear Turquoise for protection and honest communication, carry it during travel for safety, or meditate with it to align and heal all levels of being. Its sacred blue-green energy makes it perfect for holistic healing and spiritual protection.