Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, 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
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
-
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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
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.903.79-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Mohs Hardness
3.5-44
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeAs
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.720-1.8501.670-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.108-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Insight
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Insight
Emotional Healing