Turquoise, also known as "Turkish stone," "stone of success," and "stone of luck," is a hydrous copper aluminum phosphate mineral with blue or blue-green hues. It has a vibrant color, uneven texture, and often displays fine black or brown iron-like veins on its surface. After polishing, it exhibits a soft, waxy to semi-vitreous luster. Its hardness is approximately 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale. It is somewhat brittle and porosity, easily attracting stains and discoloring, therefore requiring careful handling.
Main features:
1. The colors are mostly sky blue, blue-green to green, and some have spots or textures.
2. The texture can vary from loose to dense. Some high-grade turquoise has a fine and smooth texture and is called "porcelain turquoise".
3. It has low hardness and is easily corroded by heat, acid and chemicals.
4. After polishing, it has a soft luster, and some parts are translucent, making it relatively rare.
Efficacy and symbolism:
1. It is regarded as a stone of success and good fortune, symbolizing auspiciousness, happiness and protection.
2. It can relieve stress, balance emotions, and bring peace and stability to the mind.
3. It helps improve communication skills and interpersonal relationships, and promotes honest and sincere communication.
4. Enhance spiritual awakening and intuition, and promote spiritual growth and connection with cosmic energy.
Legend has it that it is a gemstone that protects health and wards off evil, and it is often worn as a talisman.
Suitable for:
Suitable for those seeking luck, success, emotional balance, and spiritual growth; also suitable for those needing to improve interpersonal communication and...
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