Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
White, Blue
Blue, Green
Streak
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Blue
For which Rashi?
Pisces
Sagittarius, Capricorn
Planet
Neptune
Venus
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing, Protection
Psychic Power
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
2.60-2.703.70-3.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
3-43.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Visible shades of blue
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.486-1.6581.720-1.850
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.160-0.1720.108
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional balance
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Insight