Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Italy
Color
Green, Blue
Brown, Black
Streak
Greenish, White
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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
2.962.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
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Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
52
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.04-
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.520-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.0910.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Supports heart health
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Tranquility
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Tranquility