Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Blue
Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
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
2.963.63-3.9
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Absent
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.770-1.780
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.091-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Emotional Healing