Turquoise Sphere (Man-Made) VG485
- Material: Turquoise
- Product Type: Crystal Sphere
- Sphere size: approximately 40-50mm size
- Quantity: Set of 4-6 Spheres
Turquoise (Man-Made) Product Knowledge
Product: Turquoise (Man-Made) (VG485)
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1. ORIGIN
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[IMPORTANT] This product is MAN-MADE / Reconstituted Turquoise, not natural turquoise. It is typically made by compressing low-grade turquoise powder with resin and dye, or by imitating it with dyed howlite, resin or plastic.
Natural turquoise is a hydrated copper aluminum phosphate mineral. Main deposits include Iran (Nishapur, with a long history), the United States (Arizona and Nevada, such as the famous Sleeping Beauty mine), China (Hubei), Egypt and Mexico.
As major natural turquoise mines (such as the US Sleeping Beauty mine) have shut down, 'reconstituted / block turquoise' has become widespread on the market, affordable and mainly decorative.
Man-made turquoise has an even color and consistent appearance, but its hardness and value are far lower than natural turquoise.
2. HISTORY
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Turquoise has been used by humans for more than 6,000 years: the ancient Egyptians, ancient Persians (Iran) and Native Americans (Apache, Navajo) all regarded it as a sacred stone and talisman.
Turquoise culture in China is equally ancient, with decorative use dating back to the Neolithic period, where it was viewed as an auspicious stone.
'Reconstituted / synthetic turquoise' is a modern material developed since the 20th century as high-quality natural sources ran low. It is often called Block Turquoise or Reconstituted Turquoise.
3. USAGE
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Decorative spheres and ornaments: commonly used for feng shui spheres and ornaments, with low cost and a uniform look suited to batch production.
Jewelry: made into beads, pendants and settings for budget styling and bulk export orders.
Important note: this is a decorative man-made material without the energetic properties of a natural mineral. It should always be honestly labeled as man-made / synthetic.
4. FUNCTIONS
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(The following describes natural turquoise for reference only; this man-made / reconstituted material does not carry the same energetic properties.)
Natural turquoise is traditionally regarded as a 'stone of protection and wisdom,' warding off misfortune and attracting good luck.
It is believed to support communication and balance of body and mind, and to purify one's energy field.
This product (man-made): its value lies mainly in its decorative effect and high cost-effectiveness, suited to budget or uniform-appearance needs.