Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Blue
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
-
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio
Pisces
Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Freyja
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.953.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46
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)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.070.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.108-0.2540.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
-
Supports heart health
Reproductive
-
Supports heart health
Digestive
-
Supports heart health
Psychology
Emotional healing
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Protection