Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Green
Colorless, Green, Yellow, White
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
3.80-4.153.23-3.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.752-1.8151.635-1.671
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0630.033-0.042
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports healthy digestion
Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Peace