Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Blue
Green, Brown
Streak
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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
-
-
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.952.90-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47-7.5
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)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism
-
Strong: dark green yellow
Dispersion
0.070.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.108-0.2540.014-0.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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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
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Compassion