Astrology
Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, India, blue, green, blue, green
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue, gray
Greenish
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
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Planet
Venus, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
Receptive
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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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.20-2.80
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
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Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Optical Properties
Luster
Waxy
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Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
None
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Refractive Index
1.610-1.650
1.539-1.596
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.040
0.046-0.050
Clarity
Translucent
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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