1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, blue
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
1.2 Color
Blue, Blue, Green, Blue, Blue
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn
Libra
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
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
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.902.80-2.90
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
{001} perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
3.2 Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.720-1.8501.525-1.587
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.1080.0290-0.0380
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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