Astrology
Origin
the type locality
Australia
Color
Blue, Green
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Blue
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
1.97-2.22
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Optical Properties
Luster
Silky
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Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
AbsentWalter Schumann
Dispersion
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None
Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.752-1.815
1.370-1.470
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.063
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
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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