Sky blue to green
Hardness 5–6
Throat · Heart
Sagittarius · Pisces · Scorpio
Origins & Geology
Found in: Iran, USA (Arizona, New Mexico), China, Egypt
Turquoise is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum, formed in arid regions where water percolates through copper-rich rock. Its color ranges from sky blue to green depending on copper and iron content. One of the oldest known gemstones, it has been mined in Iran's Nishapur region for over 2,000 years. The name comes from the French 'pierre turquoise' — Turkish stone.
Turquoise Meaning & Healing Properties
Sacred to Native American, Persian, Egyptian, and Aztec cultures, turquoise is among the most universally revered protective stones. It is a stone of wholeness and truth, communication and healing. Apache warriors attached it to bows for accuracy. The Navajo believe turquoise is a piece of the sky that fell to earth.
How to Use Turquoise
- Protection and safety during travel
- Clear and honest communication
- Healing and wholeness
- Connecting sky and earth energies
- Strengthening friendships
Turquoise Facts
- December birthstone
- Turquoise adorns Tutankhamun's golden death mask
- The Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi peoples consider turquoise the most sacred of all stones
- True Persian turquoise from Iran is the world standard for quality