Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, Black
Streak
Greenish, White
Colorless
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Gaia
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.963.03-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Very strong: pale yellow colorless
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5501.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Birefringence
0.0910.014-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
-
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Peace
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Self-Exploration