Astrology: Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra and Sagittarius
Primary Chakra: Throat Chakra
Color: Turquoise and Sky Blue
Origin: America, Israel, Mexico, Tibet, Chile, Australia, Iran, Afghanistan
Availability: Widespread
Mineral Class: Silicate
Hardness: 5.5 - 6 according to Mohs value
Vibration: Number 5
The name turquoise derives from "Pierre turquoise", which means "Turkish stone" in French, because the trade routes that brought turquoise stone from mines in Central Asia to Europe passed through Turkey and European merchants often bought the stone from Turkish markets.
For thousands of years, turquoise has been a symbol of wisdom, nobility and immortality. It Show More