Astrology
Origin
Italy
Italy, China
Color
Blue, Green
Colorless, White, Blue, gray
Streak
Blue, Green
White
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Effervesces in cold
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4-4.23.09
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Mohs Hardness
48
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
Optical Properties
Luster
Silky, Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Weak
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.672-1.6881.672-1.676
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.139-0.1430.019-0.021
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0.296
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Clarity
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Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
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