Turquoise

Color: Blue, Light Blue, Blue-Green Composition: CuAl6(PO4)4 (OH)8 4-5H2O Hardness: 5 - 6 Main Chakras: Throat, Heart Energy: Immune, Protective Personality: Healer, Guide, Teacher Qualities: Supportive, Strengthening

Spiritual and Healing Properties of Turquoise:

               Turquoise has been used throughout history in jewelery, ceremonial artifacts, and talismans of power and protection.  Linked to powerful personal protection, turquoise has been used for millenia for this purpose, and is used today for the protection from negative entities.  Used at the throat chakra, turquoise facilitates communication from the highest sources of love and gratitude.  This crystal is often used in jewelry to represent the power of the heavens.  Turquoise supports and energizes the thymus gland, strengthening the immune system.