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Atacamite Information



Astrology

Origin
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Color
Green, Yellow, Black

Streak
Green

For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776

Fracture
Conchoidal

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5

Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous

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

Dispersion
0.03 43

Transparency
-

Refractive Index
1.831

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Orthorhombic

Birefringence
0.049

Clarity
-

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation

Healing
Physical healing

Qualities Associated
Healing

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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. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Physical healing. 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.

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