Atacamite Information

Atacamite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

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1.2 Color

Green, Green, Yellow, Black

1.3 Streak

Green

1.4 For which Rashi?

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1.5 Planet

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1.6 Element of Planets

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1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

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1.7.2 Ring Metal

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1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

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1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

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2.3 Durability

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2.4 Specific Gravity

3.745-3.776

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Cu2Cl(OH)3

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Adamantine, Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green

3.3 Dispersion

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Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

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3.5 Refractive Index

1.831

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

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3.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.049

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Not Available

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

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Green Gemstones

Atacamite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Atacamite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Atacamite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Atacamite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Atacamite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Atacamite details and interesting facts are provided here.

Color: Common colors observed are Green, Green, Yellow, Black.
Chemical Formula: Cu2Cl(OH)3.

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