Origin
-
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Blue, Green
Green
Streak
Blue
None
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Capricorn
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
Venus
-
Element of Planets
Water
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Psychic Power
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.901.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Poor
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
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)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.8501.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.1080.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Insight
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Insight
Health