Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Blue
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Gemini
Capricorn, Scorpio
Planet
Venus, Neptune
Venus
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Freyja
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.003.70-3.95
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
3-3.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
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Dispersion
0.010.07
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.655-1.909
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.108-0.254
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Emotional healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Emotional Healing