Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, gray
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Streak
White
Colorless
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
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Planet
Venus, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
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Deities
Buddha
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Courage, Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.03-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.610-1.6501.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Birefringence
0.0400.014-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Protection
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Self-Exploration