Turquoise
The name turquoise comes from early Turkish Traders. Its been used as a valuable ornament for ages and was used by the Egyptians thousands of years ago. Colors vary from green and greenish blue to sky blue shades.
For centuries, the most valuable turquoise came from Iran (Persia) but gemstones of equal value and importance are found in the Southwestern United States, most significantly from Arizona, California and Nevada. The name "Persian Turquoise" is now generally used to refer to any turquoise stone that does not have the black or brown veining commonly found in turquoise mined in the United States and used in a style of jewelry created by the American Indians.
Pure turquoise is a relatively soft stone ranging between 5 and 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
Turquoise attracts money, success and love. Its powers include protection, healing, courage, friendship, and luck. Relaxes the mind, and eases mental tension.
Turquoise is sacred to many Native Americans, as it was to the Ancient Egyptians and Aztecs, and was carved in the shapes of animals and birds and placed in their tombs to attract beneficial spirits to guard the dead.
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