Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Streak
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gray
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
3.70-3.952.9-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5-6
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)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.070.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.603-1.690
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Birefringence
0.108-0.254-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances brain function
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional healing
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Self-discovery