Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Blue
Streak
Grey, Greenish, Brown
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For which Rashi?
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Capricorn, Scorpio
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Freyja
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.443.70-3.95
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.03.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
X = blue
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Dispersion
0.020.07
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.655-1.909
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.108-0.254
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Emotional healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clear Thinking
Emotional Healing