Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Green, Blue
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
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Energy
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-
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
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
H₂SO₄
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.962.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0910.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Self-Love