Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Blue
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio
Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
Venus
-
Element of Planets
Earth
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Freyja
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.952.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-43.5-4
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)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.070.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.108-0.2540.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
-
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Emotional healing
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Centering