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Turquoise

December birthstone
Turquoise

* Image indicates the representative color of this stone.

area of production Mexico, Iran
color Sky blue with stripes
hardness 5～6
composition CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8・4H2O

the meanings of the stones

The patron stone of travel, protects you from danger and brings courage and will.

characteristics

This is a natural stone particularly popular in the summer. It is commonly used in Native American jewelry and has been regarded as a special sacred stone in which the powers of the heavenly gods dwell.

history

The name turquoise means‘Turkish stone' but the stone is actually produced in Iran and it was only called so after the stone was spread across the world via Turkey. The Turkish merchants used to wear the stone as a talisman for safe journey.

purification

Moonlight bathing,Placing on stone cluster,Smoking with incense

trivia

Direct contact with salt can eliminate the luster.