Wiping the surface of the stone with a cloth that is dipped in hot water is the ideal method for cleaning the stone. But the stone should be dried immediately and use of any kind of soaps are strictly not recommended since they contain oils that can damage the stone. Never use an ultrasonic cleaner. As mentioned earlier, modern technology has helped in inventing many chemical formulas that create a final product similar to turquoise. These synthetic imitations come cheap and seldom have the effect the original stone has.
There are also many natural minerals that look like turquoise. For example, variscite can be confused with turquoise, although it is greener in appearance.
The most prevalent imitation today is colored howlite. Howlite is a grayish white mineral that not only takes on the color of the dye it comes in contact with, but also looks very similar to the original stone. But it is very important to recognize these fake stones because they do not come under the faux turquoise label but instead is sold as white turquoise , an extremely rare form of turquoise. Here are some ways that you can check if the stone you hold in your hand is a true turquoise or a fake.
The higher-grade stones can withstand the test of time but the medium and low-grade stones have to be enhanced through various treatments to enhance their appearance as well as make their surface stronger. The commonly used enhancement method is called the Zachary process. The end result is a stone that not only looks colorful but is also very durable. Some of the enhancements include natural turquoise, stabilized turquoise, plastic turquoise, dyed and infused turquoise.
Be sure to know the origin of the stone before buying. But know that even high-grade turquoise sometimes needs stabilization.
It is a necessary process to make the overall color look as even as possible and to make the stone strong. Turquoise is the birthstone for December and turquoise jewelry make excellent gifts for a December born baby. Turquoise used to be valued as a mystical stone that had protective and healing properties. One belief was that turquoise stones emit a pale blue color if the owner of the stone is sick and it entirely loses its color if the person dies.
But the stone regains its former glory when the ownership transfers and changes according to the health condition of the new owner. Hence, turquoise can be considered the health indicator of the wearer. Turquoise has been valued by cultures around the world, including Persians, Chinese, Native Americans and Egyptians who regarded turquoise as sacred and believed that wearing the stone would bring unusual luck as well as power to the wearer. The metaphysical nature of the stone has influenced many and it is believed that the stone has properties that can cure sickness.
This information should in no way be used as a substitute for medical advice. When buying online, ensure that you are buying from a top-rated vendor with a proven track record. Call Us Request a Call Back.
Write a comment 10 Comment s Published on Oct 20, Leave A Comment. Dear Siddhartha, Thank you for reaching out to us! We would be glad to help you out. Team GemPundit posted on Nov 09, Dear Pinky, Thank you for reaching out to us! We would be glad to help you out! However, in order to suggest a gemstone for astrological reasons, we would require your full birth details. Hence, we request you to kindly provide us with your birth date, time, and place so that our expert astrologer can study your birth chart and suggest the gemstone that suits you best.
Team GemPundit posted on Jan 19, Gemstone for health and wealth. Pinky Dadachanji posted on Dec 09, DOB - Pls reply me asap.
S posted on Jul 27, Dear Msh, Thank you for reaching out to us! We will be glad to help you. Upon consulting our expert astrologer it is recommended that Silver is the best metal to wear a turquoise ring in. Furthermore, you may wear it in white gold as well. However, it is advised to avoid yellow gold. You should wear a Turquoise ring in either Silver or White Gold for the best results.
We wish you have a great day ahead. Warm regards, Team GemPundit. Team GemPundit posted on Jan 06, Hello, Can I wear turquoise stone set in a gold ring.? Msh Sezan posted on Jan 04, Born on Which stone to wear for prosperity, Success and Luck. People with Sagittarius as their sun sign can wear this gemstone and apart from this, actors, businessmen, architectures, surgeons, and engineers can also wear this gemstone as it is advantageous for them in numerous ways. The rising and aspiring artist gain a lot of confidence and self motivation by possessing this gem.
If there persists any compatibility issue between husband and wife or lovers then the use of Feroza stone will prove to be more promising to them. Feroza gemstone should be worn on a specific day so that it turns out to be favourable for the wearer. After taking bath, it should be worn in the ring finger.
The gemstone should be cleaned with milk and water and then it should be worn after worshipping the almighty. The metals that can be used with the gemstone are silver, gold and copper.
The most appropriate day to wear the Firoza gemstone is Friday but one can wear this gemstone on Thursday and Saturday as well. The most propitious time to wear this gemstone is the morning time exactly between a. It is a rare, valuable gem and served as an ornamental stone for thousands of years because of its uniqueness.
One of the essential components of the Turquoise stone is copper and this is the reason which gives it the blue, green or bluish-green colors. The best quality of turquoise is fractural, possessing a maximum hardness of just below 6, which is slightly more than window glass. So, with lower hardness lower specific gravity 2. The refractive index of turquoise as measured is approximately 1. Turquoise is completely insoluble in all except the heated hydrochloric acid.
From more than years, China has been known as a subsidiary source of turquoise. The material of the quality-gem, in the disposition of compact nodules,can be found in the fractured and silicified limestone of Yunxian and Zhushan, Hubei province. In Tibet, in the mountains of Derge in the east and Nagari-Khorsum in the west has gem quality deposits.
In case of Natural Feroza stone, a real turquoise jewellery would not stick to our hands. Natural Feroza gemstone does not changes its colour and does'nt produces dark smoke when it is burnt with fire. This natural gemstone is bright and its lustre makes it look like glass. Also, the real turquoise jewellery doesn't possess a smooth surface.
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