Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Green, Blue, gray
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
White
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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Buddha
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Courage, Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
H₂SO₄
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.902.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.610-1.6501.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0400.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Protection
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Self-Love