Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia
Color
Green, Blue
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Aquarius
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Gaia
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection, Psychic Power
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.962.69-2.72
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
-
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.554-1.573
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0910.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Peace
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Magic