Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Colorless, Yellow
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
-
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Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.962.59-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
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Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
none.
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.5501.583-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Birefringence
0.091-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Promotes mental clarity
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Creativity