Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Venus
Jupiter
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
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-
Powers
Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.953.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5
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,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.070.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.108-0.2540.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional healing
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Psychic Abilities