Origin
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China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Blue, Green
Red, pink, Black, orange
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
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How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Psychic Power
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.903.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47-7.5
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 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
None
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
-
Refractive Index
1.720-1.8501.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.108-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Insight
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Insight
Energy