Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Zimbabwe
Color
Green, Blue
Violet, White, gray, Blue, Brown, Black
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Gaia
Goddess Whope
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.962.55-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Absent
Mohs Hardness
56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.5501.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0910.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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-
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Harmony