Origin
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Switzerland
Color
Blue, Green
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
Blue
White, gray
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
-
-
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
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.903.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Distinct on {010}
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
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.720-1.8501.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1080.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Insight
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Insight
Protection