Origin
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Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Color
Blue, Green
Green
Streak
Blue
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For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Capricorn
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Psychic Power
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.903.52-3.54
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.8501.843-2.110
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.1080.100-0.192
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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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Insight
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Insight
Clarity