Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, gray
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Venus, Neptune
Jupiter
Element of Planets
Earth
-
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
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Soluble
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Waxy
-
Pleochroism
Weak
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.610-1.6501.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0400.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Psychic Abilities