Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Freyja
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.953.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
perfect along {110}.
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
moderate
Dispersion
0.070.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.613-1.628
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.108-0.2540.0250-0.0270
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional healing
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Strength