Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
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Color
Green, Blue
Greenish, White, gray, Reddish, Green
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Aquarius
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
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.962.60-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
colorless.
Dispersion
0.041.00
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.525-1.542
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0910.008-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Clarity