Turquoise
An Introduction to Turquoise
Turquoise is one of our most popular American gemstones. Though it can be found in other parts of the world, in the U.S. we associate it most with southwestern style, color palettes, and traditions.
Turquoise is actually one of the first gemstones known to man. Prized by Egyptian and Aztec cultures thousands of years ago, Turquoise is now mined all over the world. It is used for increasing strength as vitality, as well as providing protection to the wearer, as far back as the ancient Egyptian amulets.
Turquoise is formed when water passes through aluminous rock where copper and other minerals are present. Chemical reactions within the mineral deposits create the famous turquoise color.
Because of the popularity of this vibrant gem, many fake versions have been created throughout our modern era. Besides fakes made from plastic and other man made materials, another commonly mislabeled “turquoise” is actually Howlite, dyed to create that bright turquoise hue.
Other blue and greens tones with similar healing properties are often sold as Turquoise, even though they aren’t actually related.
African Turquoise is one example. A beautiful healing stone in its own right, it is not actually Turquoise. It is a speckled green and black Jasper found in Africa, sometimes left untreated, as in our jewelry pieces, but often treated to simulate the tones of true Turquoise. Similar to true Turquoise, it contains inclusions such as copper and iron, creating veins and mottling within the stone. African Turquoise is used for personal transformation, helping the wearer to awaken to their highest spiritual purpose.
A few other famous places Turquoise is found:
Hubei Turquoise is from the Hubei province in Northern China. Two of the finest mines in the Hubei province are the Yungai, which means, "a mountain covered with cloud" and the Zhuxi "a mountain where growing plenty of bamboo".
Kingman Turquoise is found in Kingman Arizona. This is one of the major American Turquoise sources.
Elisa Turquoise is mined from the Sonora mines in Mexico. These stones have unique green pigmentation when compared to other nearby turquoise mines, filled with the blue hued stone.
Because Turquoise is such a soft stone, it is often stabilized before use in jewelry pieces, in order to make it stronger and more long lasting. This beautiful pendant was designed by combining small turquoise stones and creating a composite with the addition of metallic inclusions, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind creation.
Healing Properties and Benefits
Turquoise
MENTAL
Allows for clear and meaningful expression
Helps you release fear and anger
PHYSICAL
One of the most powerful healing stones
Helps manage inflammation, regulate blood flow and alleviate pain
EMOTIONAL
Helps with depression and panic attacks
Allows flow of energy through all chakras for balance and vitality
SPIRITUAL
Absorbs negative energy before it reaches the wearer
Helps connect with natural elements and rhythms
Helps attune physical body to spiritual body
Chakra
All Chakras
Crystal Pairings
Blue Apatite, Clear Quartz, Tourmaline, Garnet, Amber, Copper, Obsidian, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli
Healing Properties and Benefits
African Turquoise (Jasper)
MENTAL
Brings peace, love, and clear communication through connection the throat and heart chakras
Helps to maintain alertness while also remaining calm
PHYSICAL
Boosts blood flow and heart health
Enhances function of the immune system
EMOTIONAL
Balances mood and soothes negative emotions
Promotes inner peace
SPIRITUAL
Balances male and female energy and increases connection to earth and sky
Protecting energy from electric smog and pollution
Promotes spiritual attunement, and enhance meditation if placed on the Third Eye
Chakra
Crystal Pairings
Labradorite, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Zoisite, Goldstone, Mookaite Jasper, Blue Apatite, Clear Quartz, Amazonite, Garnet, Amber, Lapis Lazuli
Top 3 Uses for African Turquoise
Clarity and Confidence
Clear Quartz and Black Tourmaline are the perfect combo for focus, healing, and protection. I can't think of anything more suited to this moment in time!! Add African Turquoise and you boost those properties through the roof!
In these uncertain times, and beyond, this crystal combination can be a reminder that everything will be ok, and your dreams WILL come true.
Affirmation: "I trust the Universe to protect me. I focus on Clarity, and I take inspired Action to achieve my Dreams!"
Universal Love Energy
There are 4 main types of love, which you are familiar with: love of family, love of friends, romantic love and Universal love.
Pair Rhodonite and African Turquoise with this guided meditation to embrace and experience each of these types of love. And in the end you’ll be able to harness this love energy, increasing your love for self and for the entire universe through a simple practice you can do anytime, any day.
Peace and Magic
Create the perfect environment for personal growth and transformation.
Labradorite holds the energy of protective earth, with the brilliant flash of ethereal inspiration. Sapphire brings wisdom, African Turquoise brings healing, and Aquamarine brings peace.
Take this opportunity for self reflection, energy shifting, and inspired action. You are right where you need to be, and you are headed exactly where you are meant to go!
Affirmation: "I am at peace within myself. I embrace my unique power. I am MAGIC."
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