Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Green, Blue
Streak
Blue, White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.752.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.5001.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Isometric
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Harmony