Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
White
Streak
Greenish, White
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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
2.963.00-3.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
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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
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.627-1.645
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.0910.007-0.013
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
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
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Harmony