Origin
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Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Color
Blue, Green
Green, Black, Brown
Streak
Blue
White
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Capricorn
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Planet
Venus
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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
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.903.04-3.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
{110} perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
-
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.8501.613-1.663
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1080.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Insight
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Insight
Healing