Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Russia, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Origins: Southern and central Africa, Brazil.
Color
Green, Blue
Yellow, Brown, Blue, Reddish, Colorless, White, gray, Black
Streak
Greenish, White
Colorless
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Leo
Powers
Healing
Spirituality, Protection, Courage, Healing, Love
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Soluble
Specific Gravity
2.96
3.50-3.53
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
111 (perfect in four directions)
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
C
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
None
Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.550
2.417-2.419
Crystal System
Triclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.091
-9999
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Like Jupiter, it bestows money, comforts and fortune on a person when it is strong and significantly well placed. It can be useful in the cure of venereal and reproductive system diseases. Wearing a diamond is said to give happiness in the married life as well as magnetism and attractiveness to the wearer.
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Clarity