Origin
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Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green
Colorless, Greenish, Blue
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
-
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.903.40-3.58
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
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Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.8501.701-1.724
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.1080.005-0.007
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
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Insight
Spiritual Awakening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Insight
Inner Peace