Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Pakistan
Color
Green, Blue
White, Green, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Red, gray
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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Sectile
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.962.39
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Irregular
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Refractive Index
1.5501.56-1.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0910.010-0.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Peace