Cabinet · Firoza
Turquoise
The old sky-stone of Persia and Tibet — opaque, veined, and calm.
- Graha
- Jupiter / Venus (Firoza)
- Colour
- Sky blue with matrix
- Hardness
- 5–6 Mohs
- Metal
- Silver
- Finger
- Index or ring finger
- Day
- Thursday
In the cabinet
Turquoise is a hydrated copper-aluminium phosphate. Nishapur Persian material, with even robin-egg colour and tight spiderweb, remains the reference. We sell natural and stabilised stones and say which is which.
In the tradition
Firoza has a long life in Indian, Persian and Himalayan jewellery. It is worn for protection on the road and for a quiet mind, usually in silver.
Usual origins. Iran, Tibet, Egypt (historic), Arizona, China
A note from the counter. Turquoise drinks oil, perfume and soap. Put it on after you dress, not before.
