Origin
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Southern and central Africa
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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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.80-4.152.55-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
None
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
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Silky
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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
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.752-1.8151.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.0630.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Strength & Protection