Astrology
Origin
Linarite, from La Carolina District, Linares, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, the type locality . Picture width 1.5 mm
USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue
Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Greenish, Green, gray
Streak
Blue
Yellow
For which Rashi?
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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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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35
5.5
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Optical Properties
Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.809-1.859
1.993-2.02
Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.050
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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