African Turquoise - burattata

African turquoise - tumbled

African turquoise is the "stone of evolution". It encourages personal growth and development and promotes positive internal changes. It opens the mind to new ideas and endless possibilities. African turquoise is a stone that stimulates balance and provides the clarity needed to achieve your goals.

It encourages people to use the knowledge they already possess, and also inspires them to understand others, helping them become a better person. "African turquoise" is believed to help alleviate mood swings, encourage acceptance, and ease feelings of emotional deterioration, making people more optimistic about life. Carry it with you and you will feel inspired, comfortable, and confident as you explore new opportunities.

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Naming of African turquoise

Although African turquoise is called turquoise, it is not actually turquoise in the traditional sense, but rather a type of jasper mined in Africa. The stone's matrix has beautiful black and brown veins and patches, making African turquoise a beautiful alternative to expensive turquoise.

Composition of African turquoise

African turquoise contains quartz crystal, which gives it an opaque appearance. It also contains other impurities, such as copper and iron, which help create its beautiful mottled palette.

Due to its composition and inclusions, African turquoise is actually much harder than traditional turquoise, making it perfect for polishing into beads for everyday-wear bracelets.

Culture of African turquoise

From a cultural perspective, African turquoise was widely used in ancient times: some peoples considered African turquoise a gift from God. Native Americans considered African turquoise the spirit of the sea and the blue sky. The Persians believed that looking at African turquoise in the morning could bring good luck for the day; the Egyptians used African turquoise to carve the god of love to protect themselves.

Benefits of African turquoise

African turquoise is the "stone of evolution". It encourages personal growth and development and promotes positive internal changes. It opens the mind to new ideas and endless possibilities. African turquoise is a stone that stimulates balance and provides the clarity needed to achieve your goals.

It encourages people to use the knowledge they already possess, and also inspires them to understand others, helping them become a better person. "African turquoise" is believed to help alleviate mood swings, encourage acceptance, and ease feelings of emotional deterioration, making people more optimistic about life. Carry it with you and you will feel inspired, comfortable, and confident as you explore new opportunities.