Origin
Linarite, from La Carolina District, Linares, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, the type locality . Picture width 1.5 mm
Brazil, USA
Color
Blue
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Blue
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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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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Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
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Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
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Transparency
Transparent
TransparentGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Refractive Index
1.809-1.859
1.614-1.666
Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.050
0.014-0.040
Clarity
Transparent
TransparentGemdat.org
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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