Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Blue
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Capricorn, Scorpio
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Freyja
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.773.70-3.95
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
0.010.07
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.655-1.909
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.108-0.254
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Emotional healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Emotional Healing