1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
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Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
1.2 Color
Blue, Blue, Green, Blue, Blue
Green, Blue, Green, Blue, Green
1.3 Streak
Blue
Greenish, White, Greenish, White, Greenish, White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn
Virgo
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
Goddess
Gaia, Goddess, The All
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Perfect on {010}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
Transparent
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4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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