Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
Greenish, White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
-
Saturn
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Gaia
Mars
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.965.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.040.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.5502.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0910.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Physical
Neurological
-
-
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Grounding