Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa
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Color
Violet, pink
Blue, Green
Streak
White, Violet, Blue
Blue
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
2.11-2.203.80-4.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
perfect along [010] and [100]
Mohs Hardness
-99993.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Silky
Pleochroism
Weak
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.516-1.5441.752-1.815
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0260.063
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Communication