Turquoise Copper Meaning, Healing Properties, Formation, Benefits, Styling & Care

Overview

Turquoise copper is a blend of turquoise and copper that can be a characteristic gemstone or a synthetic stone. Normal turquoise copper is a characteristic gemstone found in places like the US, Mexico and Iran. The copper in turquoise copper gives it an exceptional variety and surface. Whereas manmade copper turquoise also known as mosaic turquoise or Mojave turquoise, this stone is made by mixing crumbled turquoise with copper minerals. It’s said to combine the healing properties of both turquoise and copper. Most copper turquoise is made in the Mojave Desert at the Kingman, Arizona mine.

Physical Properties of Copper Turquoise Gem

Copper Turquoise, an aluminum phosphate and copper mineral, has various physical properties. The copper turquoise color can range from sky blue to medium toned and bright blue to dull green and grass green. The most in demand shade of copper turquoise is an even, extreme, medium blue known as robin's egg blue. Copper turquoise is fairly hard, with a hardness of 5 to 6 on the Mohs hardness scale. The gemstone is almost always opaque, but rare translucent stones are known to exist. With specific gravity of 2.60 to 2.83 it has a refractive index of 1.610 to 1.650 with no detectable birefringence.

Healing Properties of Copper Turquoise Stone

Many crystal healers have their belief on copper turquoise that it provides so many healing properties to its wearer including emotional, physical or spiritual. Wearing copper turquoise jewelry is assumed to enhance strength, increase development, and help to protect you from infections. It will also help to provide relief from stomach pain & cramps. Emotionally, it helps to encourage true communication and connect with the psychic mind. Placed on the solar plexus, it is claimed to relieve rheumatism and hyperacidity while also building muscles, encouraging growth and protecting against gastrointestinal problems and gout.

Formation of Copper Turquoise Crystal

Natural Process: This captivating gemstone is formed when water seeps into cracks and air pockets in rocks, depositing minerals that eventually harden into copper turquoise. The minerals included in this process are copper, aluminum, phosphorus, water and other local ingredients. It is mainly found in dry, arid climates at elevations between 3,000 to 8.500 feet. And the copper in turquoise gives it shades of blue and green, with more copper yielding a more blue stone.

Man Made Process: Copper turquoise also known as mosaic turquoise or Mojave turquoise, is a stone that is created by mixing natural turquoise with copper minerals. The process of making copper turquoise involves crumbling natural turquoise and mixing the crumbled turquoise with copper minerals, and the result is a stone that looks like a mosaic of turquoise and copper. Copper turquoise is also manufactured in the Mojave Desert at the Kingman, Arizona mine.

Copper Turquoise can also be treated by using other methods that are:

Stabilization: This process includes treating turquoise with water glass or plastic to work on its sturdiness. The epoxy binding technique was developed in the 1950s.

Mojave Turquoise: This vivid turquoise gemstone is made using a hydraulic press. The process involves assembling turquoise nuggets, introducing a bronze metal matrix and stabilizing the turquoise to harden it.

Benefits of Copper Turquoise Gemstone

Copper turquoise is accepted to give such countless benefits, as it assists with easing throats and sensitivities, reduce stiffness, kill hyper-sharpness, and increment muscle strength. In spite of this, it also helps to dispel negative energy, instill inner calm, and balance all the chakras. Wearing a copper turquoise ring is said to promote love and friendship, enhance communication and bring inspiration and confidence towards inner passions. Copper turquoise is also the symbol of wisdom, wealth and success and helps to outshine the hidden potentials and talents.

Inflate Your Look with an Enthralling Collection of Copper Turquoise Jewelry

With sterling silver gemstone jewelry made of copper turquoise, you can inflate your look for any occasion or event. Just imagine being in a concert, and you are wearing a beautiful chic golden dress with long brown colored boots. Is your look completed with this attire? No, right? To complete the look, you need an accessory that would complement your outfit; then, without thinking twice, just grab a special piece of the copper turquoise pendant; trust us, it will be the best piece among the host of gemstone jewelry for your look.

In addition to the concert, you can also adorn this captivating gemstone pendant for your date night with a short red dress, white heels, and proper hairdo; the jewelry piece will surely add charm to your look with its smooth finish & shine. At last the most important thing to remember is to wear what makes you feel bold, confident & beautiful.

Increase the Lifespan of Your Copper Turquoise Jewelry By Cleaning it Thoroughly

To increase the lifespan of your copper turquoise jewelry you have to clean it thoroughly as copper turquoise is a soft and porous gemstone, so it should be cleaned with a clean damp cloth only. It should be kept away from oils, colored fluids, hot water, household chemicals, steam & ultrasonic cleaners. There is also one thing to remember, to prevent any potential cracking or damage: it's important to store your copper turquoise jewelry in a separate pouch to protect it from scratches or impacts.

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