Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
-
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Gaia
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.963.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
perfect along {110}.
Mohs Hardness
55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
moderate
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Refractive Index
1.5501.613-1.628
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0910.0250-0.0270
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Strength