Turquoise History
Pyruze stone or turquoise stone is one of the most popular old stones that is used to strengthen the eyes, heal mental diseases and improve blood circulation. The application, healing and spiritual properties, and how to maintain and identify this popular stone are of interest to people. Neishabur turquoise stone and Kerman turquoise stone are famous. Turquoise History
Turquoise stone is one of the most popular stones with properties and is very valuable. This stone is considered a popular and old stone and its colour is dark and light. Turquoise stones, like agate stones, have many healing properties that have attracted the attention of many people in recent years. Turquoise History
What is turquoise stone?
The turquoise stone is a mineral made of hydrous phosphate of aluminum and copper with a crooked crystal structure that has a cloudy and waxy transparency. This gemstone, which is in the blue-to-green colour spectrum, has different dark and light colours and is found near the surface of the earth and also in volcanic areas. Turquoise stone is a type of igneous rock with a hardness of 6. These stones have healing properties for physical and mental diseases and are considered one of the most popular decorative stones.
Distinctive features of turquoise stones
Turquoise stone can be placed in three categories and divided into types accordingly. Turquoise History
colour
The turquoise stone is available in different colour ranges which are limited to blue and green colours. These stones have a range of colours from light to dark blue and even to dark green. Turquoise stones with a light blue colour are less valuable than turquoise stones with a dark blue colour. The more dark green the turquoise stones are, the more valuable they are.
mine
The turquoise stone is found in various mines in the world. This stone has different mines in the world, the most important of which are the turquoise of Iran, Tibet, Egypt and America. Damghan and Kerman mines are among the most important turquoise mines in Iran, but from the commercial point of view, one of the most valuable turquoises in the world belongs to Neyshabur turquoise. Turquoise History
appearance
Turquoises can differ from each other in appearance and can be divided into different types. In Arab countries, turquoises with streaks are called foreign turquoises, and turquoises without streaks are known as Shajari turquoises. Veined turquoises are more valuable, and due to their improper extraction, there is a possibility of destroying the generation of veined turquoises.
Which turquoise is the original?
An important question that comes to mind when buying and selling turquoise is which of these turquoise is original and valuable and which one is of lesser quality. The original turquoise belongs to Neishabur, which has a birth certificate of being an original Neishabur, and its colour is slightly opaque and uniform in sky blue colour. The black streaks on the turquoise stones can be considered a good factor for identifying Neishabur turquoise. The original Neyshabour turquoise stone does not change colour in front of the sun, and you cannot draw a deep line on it with a needle. Turquoises with gold streaks are more expensive.
How to use and maintain turquoise stone
One of the things that gives value to things is their price. Due to its price and healing properties, the turquoise stone is better to be properly maintained. Washing turquoise with chemicals and detergents can cause great damage. In addition to that, many people use hot water to wash off the grease and its impurities or clean it with sharp tools, which causes them to damage the turquoise by causing scratches. Keeping turquoise away from cream, cologne, oil, toilet liquid and chlorine water can increase the life of your turquoise stone.
Beliefs in the turquoise stone in the Orient
This gem has been the source of many ancient beliefs over time. Indians believed that putting a turquoise ring on the little finger and looking at the new moon would bring great wealth. In the third century, people believed that this stone had the power to protect its owner from falling off a horse and prevent fatal accidents. Also, Turkish and Iranian horse riders tie it like a charm on the reins of the horse to prevent the side effects caused by drinking cold water when the horse’s body is overheated. The change in the colour of turquoise was interpreted as a sign of a woman’s betrayal. Arabs believed that in clean and healthy air, this gem is brighter and pale in polluted and dusty air. Iranians believed that the rays of the new moon on its surface bring good luck to its owner and protect people from Satan.
Western natives believe in turquoise stone
Native Americans like the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans worshiped this spiritual gem and used it in religious rituals. In this picture, you can see the Aztec mask that they wore in their religious rituals. Ancient Egyptians considered it a sign of wealth and prosperity. The Zuni Indians believed that the turquoise stone could protect them from demons. Navajo Indians and American tribal witches throw it into the river while praying to the rain god to fertilize the clouds for the much needed early rain.
