Origin
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Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Blue, Green
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
Blue
White
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Capricorn
Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
Venus
Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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Gold
Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
Psychic Power
Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Taurus
Talisman
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Gemini
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.902.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.8501.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.1080.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Insight
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Insight
Love