Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Blue
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Streak
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Grey, Greenish, Brown
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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Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.70-3.953.28-3.44
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.0-6.0
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)
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
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X = blue
Dispersion
0.070.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.680-1.698
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.108-0.2540.005-0.008
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
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional healing
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Clear Thinking