Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
India, Canada, Brazil
Color
Green, Blue
Colorless, Reddish, White, pink, Green, Yellow, Violet, Blue, Brown
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
-
-
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.962.30-2.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on (001)
Mohs Hardness
54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dichroic (colorless)
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0910.000-0.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and intuition
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Spiritual Connection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Connection to Spiritual Guides