Astrology
Origin
Not Available, blue
Southern and central Africa, Brazil, China, Zimbabwe, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Switzerland
Color
Blue, Blue, Green, Blue, Blue
Green
Streak
Blue
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For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Capricorn
Scorpio
Planet
Venus
Mars, Venus
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
Receptive
Receptive
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Goddess
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Psychic Power
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
2.85-3.20
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Refractive Index
1.720-1.850
1.525
Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.108
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Clarity
Transparent
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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