Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Orange, blue, Orange, blue
Color
Blue
White, Blue
Streak
Blue
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For which Rashi?
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Pisces
Planet
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Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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Receptive
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing, Protection
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
3.25
2.60-2.70
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-4
Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Trichroic
AbsentWalter Schumann
Dispersion
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None
Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.607-1.672
1.486-1.658
Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.065
0.160-0.172
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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