Origin
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Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
Blue
White
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Capricorn
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Venus
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Psychic Power
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.903.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.8501.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1080.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Insight
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Insight
Psychic Abilities