Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Blue
Brown
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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Pearl, Moonstone
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
2.963.55-3.73
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.5501.742-1.748
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.091-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Creativity