1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Blue
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio
Not Available
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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
Not Available
Readily soluble in HF
2.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.952.86-2.94
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Not Available
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.517-1.525
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.108-0.254Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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