Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Spain, China
Color
Green, Blue
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Streak
Greenish, White
Scarlet, Red
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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Slightly sectile
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.962
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
52-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5502.905-3.25
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.091-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Boosts mental agility and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Manifestation