Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Mexico
Color
Green, Blue
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Violet, pink
Streak
Greenish, White
White, Green
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Gaia
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.964.32-4.48
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Mohs Hardness
53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5501.708-1.722
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0910.031-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Joy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Joy