Origin
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Italy
Color
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Blue, Green
Streak
White
Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
Aries, Libra, Taurus
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Planet
Jupiter
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
Effervesces in cold
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.53-3.654-4.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Splintery
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
4-74
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Trichroic
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.71-1.741.672-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.139-0.143
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Inner bridges
Emotional Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inner Peace
Communication