Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Green, Blue
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Gaia
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.962.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.040.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0910.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Centering