Turquoise (Semi Precious Stones)

Firoja warns the user of the forth-coming danger or illness by changing its colour. It helps to make honest friends / supporters and cleans off the unknown enemies. It irradiates back biting and accidents.

  • Name : Hindi – Firoja.
  • Crystal Structure : Triclinic.
  • Composition : Hydrated Copper Aluminum Phosphate. CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8.2H20.
  • Hardness : 6
  • Planet : Saturn ( Sani ), Venus ( Sukra ) & Mercury ( Budha ).
  • Availability : Tibet, Mexico , U.S.S.R.
  • Specific Gravity : 2.80
  • Refractive Index : 1.61-1.65
  • Double Refraction :  0.04
  • Lustre : Waxy to dull
  • Metal : Silver
  • Process : The process of using this is to be followed like that of the respective stone for which it is
  • Used :  Neelam for Sani, Diamond for Sukra & Emerald for Budha