Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Streak
Greenish, White
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
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.962.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
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
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.540-1.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0910.004-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
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
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Spiritual Growth