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