1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green, Blue, Green, Blue, Green
Colorless, Greenish, Colorless, Green, gray, Yellow
1.3 Streak
Greenish, White, Greenish, White, Greenish, White
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
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1.9 Deities
Gaia, Goddess, The All
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
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Irregular/uneven, Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on {001}
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
StrongArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
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Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
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Transparent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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