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December Birthstone

Turquoise

Meaning, Properties and Uses

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By Crystal Cassandra ยท Updated September 15, 2026

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What is the December birthstone?

In gemstone tradition, Turquoise is the December birthstone. Turquoise is one of the oldest protection stones in human history, Native American, Egyptian, Persian, and Chinese cultures all recognized its sacred power independently. Many people born in December also wear alternative stones like Tanzanite and Lapis Lazuli.

The birthstone

Traditional

Turquoise

Turquoise is one of the oldest protection stones in human history, Native American, Egyptian, Persian, and Chinese cultures all recognized its sacred power independently. Hold a piece of natural Turquoise and feel its grounding, protective energy settle around you like a shield. December's birthstone bridges earth and sky, carrying the wisdom of ancient traditions into the present moment. For December-born souls, Turquoise supports the throat chakra, encouraging honest expression and spiritual communication. Tanzanite, the modern December stone, vibrates at a higher frequency, connecting you to spiritual insight and transformation.

Turquoise Properties

Chakra: throat
Element: earth
Hardness: 6
Planet: jupiter
protectioncommunicationhealinggrounding
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Alternative December Birthstones

Tanzanite

A rare violet-blue stone of spiritual awakening and integrated communication.

Lapis Lazuli

A deep blue stone of truth, wisdom, and inner vision.

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Crystal Cassandra's free guide: all three birthstone lists, modern, traditional, and zodiac, set side by side with the disagreements marked, and how to choose the right list when the stone is a gift.

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About this tool

This tool is based on gemstone tradition. Results are deterministic, the same inputs always produce the same output, but the traditional systems themselves have not been validated by modern science.

Birthstone traditions vary by culture. These associations are based on cultural tradition, not scientific evidence.

For entertainment and self-reflection. Not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice.

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