Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue
Green
Streak
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Greenish, 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
-
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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
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.70-3.953.16-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
{110} Good, {110} Good
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,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Dispersion
0.070.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.662-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.108-0.254-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional healing
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Transformation