Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Blue
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
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Reddish, 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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
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
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.953.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
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)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.070.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.108-0.2540.105-0.135
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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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional healing
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Manifestation