About Turquoise
A hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum, displaying characteristic sky-blue to greenish hues, often with matrix. Valued as a protective talisman, it's associated with strength, good fortune, and clear communication via the throat chakra.
Primary Hues
Sky Blue, Blue-Green, Greenish-Grey, often with matrix (dark veins)
Metaphysical Properties
A protective stone. Believed to bring good fortune, strength, and absorb negativity. Associated with the throat chakra, aiding communication.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hierophant
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents spiritual wisdom and communication between worlds- aligning with Turquoise's use as a bridge.
Strength
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes courage- protection- and wholeness- resonating with this stone's properties.
Associated Deities
Hathor
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Sky- Love- Joy- Protection
Rationale: Hathor was known as the "Lady of Turquoise" and it was sacred to her.
Estsanatlehi
Pantheon: Navajo
Domain: Creation- Earth- Renewal
Rationale: A key deity in Navajo beliefs where Turquoise is a sacred and powerful stone.
Metaphysical Uses
Protection Altar Focus
Throat Chakra Meditation
Well-Being Visualization
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Geological & Scientific Details
Turquoise is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the triclinic system. Its chemical formula is CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O. Common crystal habits include massive, nodular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O
- IMA Symbol: Tqu[1]
- Crystal System: Triclinic
- Crystal Habit: Massive, nodular
- Cleavage: Perfect on {001}, good on {010}, but cleavage rarely seen
- Luster: Waxy to subvitreous
- Streak: Bluish white
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Chrysocolla
- Malachite
- Variscite
- Azurite
- Copper minerals