 | Torbernite stimulates the higher chakras and aids communication with angelic realms. It facilitates finding your true path to learn the lessons for this life. It brings a sense of peace and contentment.
Photo shows deep green Torbernite crystals on matrix.
Torbernite has the chemical formula Cu(UO2)2(PO4)2-10H2O, Hydrated Copper Uranyl Phosphate, belongs to the mineral class of Phosphates and group Autunite/Torbernite. It is named after the Swedish chemist, Tornbern Bergman (1735 - 1784).
Torbernite is a Uranium bearing mineral whose structure is composed of phosphate tetrahedrons linked to Uranium-oxygen groups that form distorted octahedrons. Both of these lie in sheets that are weakly held together by water molecules. This structure produces the tabular habit, the one perfect direction of cleavage and the relative softness.
Crystal habits of Torbernite include tabular square crystals dominated by two pinacoid faces, formations in parallel growths (looking like a stacked book), and as crusts, micaceous, foliated and scaly aggregates. Commonly crystals are translucent to opaque, occasionally transparent, the lustre is vitreous to pearly and the crystal system is tetragonal. The colour varies from dark to light green.
Torbernite can lose water and convert to a different mineral called Meta-Torbernite, mineral group Meta-Autunite/Meta-Torbernite. The change to Meta-Torbernite will often produce a pseudomorph i.e. an atom by atom replacement of one minerals chemistry to form another mineral, which leaves the crystal shape of the lost mineral intact. Torbernites conversion is less dramatic, involving the lose of a few water molecules only. However, the conversion is irreversible and ongoing, therefore collection specimens of a certain age are almost certainly partially to totally converted. Fine torbernite specimens should be stored in a closed container to avoid water loss.
N.B. Remember, this is a radioactive mineral (albeit minimal) and should be stored away from other minerals that may be affected by radioactivity and of course, human exposure should be limited.
Minerals associated with Torbernite include Autunite, Uranophane, Uraninite and other Uranium minerals. Notable locations for Torbernite are Cornwall, England, North Carolina and Utah, USA, Shaba, Zaire, Germany and France. |
|  | Tsavorite provides strength and courage. It fortifies the heart and improves its functioning. It benefits the physical body generally. Tsavorite reduces symptoms of spinal dis-ease, improves posture and reduces pain of the neck shoulders or back.
Photo shows a bright green Tsavorite faceted gem. |
|  | Turquoise encourages the recognition of your own responsibility for situations, and emphasises the self-creation of your own destiny. It balances mood fluctuations and promotes inner calm, intuition and foresight. It refreshes and energises when tired and lifts the mood when feeling down. Turquoise reduces symptoms of rheumatism, gout, stomach problems and viral infections and neutralises acidity. It increases muscular strength, regeneration, and brain activity. It alleviates pain and cramps, and is an anti- inflammatory and detoxifier.
Photo shows a Turquoise tumblestone.
Turquoise has the chemistry CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8*5(H2O), Hydrated Copper Aluminum Phosphate and is a member of the mineral class Phosphates. It is a secondary mineral found in copper deposits. It is named after the country Turkey, where it was brought first into Europe.
Usually Turquoise crystal habits are massive, forming indistinguishable masses, and mostly cryptocrystalline (only seen through a microscope) forms as concretionary and encrustations. Crystals are opaque, lustre is dull to waxy and the crystal system is triclinic. Turquoise is one of the minerals that have given its name to a colour; however, colour may range through shades of blue, blue-green, green and grey, which may change with exposure to oil from the skin. Sometimes Howlite is dyed to imitate Turquoise.
Minerals associated with Turquoise include Pyrite, Limonite and Quartz. Notable locations include USA, Australia, Iran, Afghanistan and other countries in the Middle East. Mined since 6000BCE by the ancient Egyptians and worked into ornaments by Native Americans and Persians, Turquoise is still as popular today. |
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