Origin
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Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia
Color
Blue, Green
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Streak
Blue
White
For which Rashi?
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Aquarius
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.80-4.152.69-2.72
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.752-1.8151.554-1.573
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0630.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Magic