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Glaucophane
Glaucophane



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Glaucophane

Astrology

Origin

Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
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Color

Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Blue, gray, Black

Streak

White
Blue

For which Rashi?

Taurus, Gemini, Aries
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Planet

Venus, Mercury
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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

Gold
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Deities

Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
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Not to wear with

Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
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Powers

Protection, Love, Courage
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Birthstone

Planetary

Taurus
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Talisman

Gemini
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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

-
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Durability

Hard
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Specific Gravity

2.67-2.783-3.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]
Good on [110] and on [001]

Mohs Hardness

7.5-86.0-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Be3Al2SiO6
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Strong

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index

1.565-1.6021.606-1.637
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Hexagonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0040-0.0070-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular

Soothes the digestive system
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Respiratory

Good
Good

Reproductive

Supports reproductive health
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Digestive

Supports digestive health
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Psychology

Love
Communication

Healing

Emotional healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Love
Peace