Turquoise Gemstone is believed to bring financial and health gains to the wearer. It blesses the native with good decision-making skills and provides wisdom.
Turquoise Gemstone naturally occurs as hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum. It is opaque and occurs in colors ranging from blue to bluish-green. It derives its name from the french word ‘turquoise’ which means ‘Turkish’ because, in the 17th century, it was first brought to Europe from Turkey.
It is believed to possess various astrological and healing properties and hence it is recommended by astrologers. It is the significator of good health, wealth, and happiness.
It is associated with the planet ‘Jupiter’. It should be worn by the people who have a badly placed Jupiter in the chart. People who’s chart depicts ascendants of Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, and Aries can also wear this gemstone. But care must be taken so as to wear the gemstone only after consulting a good astrologer. It is an ideal choice for lawyers, teachers, students, researchers, etc.
Vedic Rashi: Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Ascendants: Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, and Aries
Turquoise Gemstone is believed to bring financial and health gains to the wearer. It blesses the native with good decision-making skills and provides wisdom. It improves the overall status of the wearer and brings repute in society.
Firoza gemstone also has good healing properties and brings relief in the liver and immune system-related ailments. It also helps in curing jaundice and TB.
The price of Turquoise Gemstone ranges between Rs 300/- per carat to Rs 1500/-- per carat. The rare Iranian and Persian turquoise are the costliest due to their deep blue color. Tibetan and Chinese ones are the cheapest as they are not very clear and come with a web-like pattern. The bluish-green color turquoise is the valued one. Spotless and turquoise free of any scratches or spiderweb patterns are of good quality and are costly.
1. What is the significance of Turquoise?
It is considered to be a great healing gemstone and very good for overall prosperity, wealth, and health.
2. Is Turquoise a rare gemstone?
The Iranian and Persian Turquoise is considered to be of the best quality and very rare.
3. Which color Turquoise is the rares?
Robin’s egg blue or medium intense blue color is the rarest and costly variety.
Following are the suggested features that one should consider while buying Turquoise Gemstone:-
Iranian and Persian Turquoise is considered the best and high in demand. Its brilliant blue hue, high clarity, and silky luster make it stand apart from other origins. Tibetan and Chinese Turquoise should be avoided as these are of low quality.
Turquoise gemstone or firoza occur in color running from light blue to deep bluish-green. The darker and intense Bluish-green Turquoise is the best quality. These are sourced from Sleeping beauty mine, Arizona, or the evenly saturated medium blue turquoise from Persia.
Spotless and clear Turquoise is very rare and commands a very high price. Mostly Turquoise is opaque and has visible matrix patterns which reduce the quality and the value of the turquoise. Spiderweb Turquoise is very common and of lower quality and value.
Turquoise is found in numerous shapes. Oval-shaped Turquoise is very common and is low priced. Turquoise of drop shape, pear shape, marquise, and round are rare and highly-priced.
