Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Streak
Greenish, White
Grey, Yellow, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Soluble
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.963.10-3.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
X golden yellow to orange
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.589-1.670
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0910.027-0.032
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
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Emotional Balance