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| Physical and metaphysical properties of turquoise |
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Turquoise and its properties Physical properties of turquoise: Turquoise is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum. A pure blue color is rare, with most pieces displaying a matrix. Turquoise is a soft stone, it is usually treated to make it more resilient. Turquoise has a hardness of 5 to 6 on the Mohs' scale, and a specific gravity of 2.60 to 2.80. |
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Metaphysical properties of turquoise: ... (see Note on Properties) Turquoise is soothing to the mind, body, and spirit. It is a grounding stone, but can also help you to connect to the higher, non-physical forces of our universe. It brings balance between the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional htmlects of yourself. Turquoise is a bridge or link between the physical and the mental. It comes from the earth, of course, but has the color of the sky. Turquoise is said to help you understand how to make effective, practical use of complex, non-physical concepts. It can help you to turn ideas into reality. This makes turquoise a good choice for engineers, scientists, and others in fields where creative problem solving abilities are required. Because of this stone's ability to stimulate understanding, it is a favorite of many healers. Turquoise can allow you to better understand the sometimes complex factors involved in health. It can help you to see beyond the obvious to discover the root cause of a problem. Turquoise promotes spontaneity in romance and stimulates the initiation of romantic love. Turquoise aligns itself with the energies of the person using it, then transmits these energies back into the world. Turquoise promotes communication and loyalty in friends. Wearing or carrying turquoise is said to balance and align all of the chakras. It can help you remain grounded during spiritual work. It is also a good stone to use during meditation because it is said to protect the user from negative energies. This makes turquoise an excellent choice for those involved in astral projection and energy work. Physically, this stone is said to tone and strengthen the whole body. It is thought to be especially beneficial for tissue regeneration, circulation, the lungs, and the respiratory and immune systems. Turquoise and synergy: Turquoise is a good stone for people born during any time of the year. To return to the list of crystals & stones... click here |
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