Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
USA
Color
Green, Blue
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Streak
Greenish, White
Reddish, Brown
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
2.965.05-5.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.19
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.550-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Birefringence
0.091-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Harmony
Grounding