Metaphysically, Turquoise is considered to be a bridge between Heaven/Sky and Earth, grounding us while still remaining open to Spirit. Many Native American cultures believe Turquoise helps to connect the mind to the infinite possibilities of the Universe, and Turquoise is considered sacred in many Chinese cultures as well. Turquoise is a wonderful companion to use when removing and releasing old behaviors such as self-sabotage and self-martyrdom that no longer serves in growth.

Turquoise is great for working with the Throat Chakra, to foster honest and clear communication from the heart, and with Water and Air Elements. Enhancing intuition, Turquoise also enhances communication between the physical and spiritual realms. Use Turquoise to release old vows, express freely, and ease nerves when speaking in public. Turquoise is a protective stone, often being used for amulets. Turquoise is also a healing stone, providing strength and purification.

Turquoise is one of the crystal healing master stones. It is also the communication crystal useful for those who have a fear of public speaking. It has the ability to make a speaker more eloquent, loving, creative and honest.

Turquoise enhances serenity, empathy, positive thinking, and sensitivity to ancient wisdom It opens up the connections between friends and allowing love to flow in those communications, which strengthens the friendship bond.

Turquoise is an ancient meditation stone. It is used to bring a sense of peace, protection, and serenity. Highly recommended.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Turquoise

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Throat-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Triclinic-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8*5(H2O) Hydrated Copper Aluminum Phosphate

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Pisces-(February-19-to-March-20), Sagittarius-(November-22-to-December-21), Scorpio-(October-23-to-November-21)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-1

HARDNESS: 5-to-6-Hardness

COLOR: Blue, Green, Sky-Blue-(light-blue), Turquoise-(green-blue)

LOCATION: China, Mexico, Peru, Russia, Tibet

RARITY: Common

PRONUNCIATION: TUR-koiz

MINERAL CLASS: Phosphates

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Blood-Oxygenation, Breathing-Problems, Cataracts, Eye-Disorders-and-Infections, Headache-and-Migraine-Relief, Health-and-Healing, Infection, Lungs, Muscle-Pain-or-Issues, Night-Terrors-and-Nightmares, Nutrient/Mineral/Vitamin-Absorption, Pain-Relief, Rheumatism

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Empathy, Friendship, Kindness, Night-Terrors-and-Nightmares, Peace-and-Peacefulness

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Clarity, Healing, Mental-Clarity, Public-Speaking, Throat-Chakra, Wisdom

EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful sky blue color, partially translucent, < 10% matrix

A GRADE: Nice sky blue color, opaque, 10% - 25% matrix

B GRADE: Poor blue color, opaque, and/or > 25% matrix

AFFIRMATION: I speak my truth with ease.

QUESTION: Do you believe in infinite possibilities?

REFERENCE 1: http://www.healingcrystals.com/Mother_Earth_Shares_Her_Secrets_Articles_13917.html

REFERENCE 2: http://www.healingcrystals.com/The_Different_Treatments_Given_to_Turquoise_Articles_12042.html