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Turquoise Commonly Found- Turkey, Virginia, Iran, Afghanistan, Eastern Australia, China-Tibet, Israel, Tanzania
Common Colors- Light to very dark blue, many shades of green, white, various shades of brown, light pink
Hardness- 5 - 6
Special Care- Turquoise is actually a variety of Howlite. Over a period of years sunlight and bodily oils may change the color of turquoise.
Mystical Healing Properties- Turquoise has been used since times of antiquity to ward off sickness of all kinds. It was thought that when the stone changed color the wearer was about to become ill. It is thought of as a strengthening stone and is believed to make the wearer stronger mentally as well as physically. Physically turquoise is used to cure nearly all bodily ailments when applied in different ways.
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