Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Green, Blue
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
Greenish, White
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Pisces
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Gaia
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.963.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.5501.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0910.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
-
Supports heart health
Digestive
-
Supports heart health
Psychology
Peace
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Protection