Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Streak
Greenish, White
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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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Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.962.60-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Absent
Mohs Hardness
56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0910.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Protection