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Buffalo Turquoise, often referred to as White Buffalo Stone or White Turquoise, is not chemically true Turquoise but is typically identified as a white magnesite or calcite combined with iron and silicon, resulting in a striking black or brown matrix set against a creamy white or off-white background. It is highly valued in the jewellery industry for its sharp, contrasting colours and unique patterning. Due to its scarcity and distinct appearance, it is mainly cut into cabochons for bold, traditional jewellery, where its opaque lustre is highly admired.
Buffalo Turquoise is known as the "Stone of Purity and Grounding." It is believed to bring spiritual truth, helping the user to clarify intentions and release emotional burdens, fostering a deeper connection to the Earth. It is a highly protective stone that encourages honest and straightforward communication and aids in achieving spiritual and emotional stability. Its serene energy helps to balance the masculine and feminine aspects of the self and promotes inner strength, perseverance, and purity of purpose.
Hardness: 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale (it is softer than true Turquoise, requiring care when set into jewellery).
Chakra: Primarily the Crown Chakra (for purity and spiritual truth) and the Root Chakra (for deep grounding and stability).
Zodiac Sign: Gemini and Pisces.
Benefits: Promotes spiritual purity and inner truth, encourages deep emotional cleansing and release of burdens, enhances clear and honest communication, provides strong energetic grounding and protection, and helps to balance dualities within the self.
Source: Nevada (USA), primarily mined from the Tonopah region.
How to use Buffalo Turquoise
Place it in your home: Keep a piece in a quiet, reflective space or meditation area to promote an atmosphere of spiritual clarity and peace, inviting honest reflection and truth.
Meditate with it: Hold the stone or place it on your Crown Chakra during meditation to facilitate deep spiritual connection, clear mental clutter, and access higher levels of inner truth and wisdom.
Carry it: Keep a piece in your pocket or bag, especially when working on emotional self-improvement or seeking to clarify your life's direction, using its energy to stay centred and true to your path.
Wear it: As jewellery (pendants or large rings showcase the matrix well) for continuous support in maintaining spiritual purity, promoting emotional honesty, and shielding against negative energies.
Use for grounding: Place the stone at the base of your spine or between your feet to quickly and effectively ground your energy, especially when feeling confused, scattered, or overwhelmed.
