Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
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Color
Blue, Green, Black
Blue, Green
Streak
White
Blue
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Sagittarius
Sagittarius, Capricorn
Planet
Jupiter
Venus
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
-
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Psychic Power
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.173.70-3.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Visible shades of blue
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.604-1.6461.720-1.850
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.031-0.0360.108
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Clarity
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Insight