Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
Greenish, White
Blue, White
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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Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.962.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.5501.500
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.091-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Clarity