Origin
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
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Color
Green, Black, Brown
Blue, Green
Streak
White
Blue
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Capricorn
Planet
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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
3.04-3.263.70-3.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} perfect
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Visible shades of blue
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.613-1.6631.720-1.850
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0200.108
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Healing
Insight