Origin
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Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Blue, Green
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Blue
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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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.80-4.152.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
weak to none
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.752-1.8151.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0630.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Peace