Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, gray
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Streak
White
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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
-
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.55-3.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-64-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.610-1.6501.710-1.735
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.0400.012-0.033
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Protection
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Tranquility