Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Russia
Color
Green, Blue
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
Greenish, White
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For which Rashi?
Virgo
Gemini, Virgo
Planet
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Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
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
2.963.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.5501.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0910.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Love