Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Blue, Green, Black
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
Virgo
Planet
Jupiter
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.172.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.031-0.0360.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Clarity
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Harmony