Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
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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Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.962.55-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5501.514-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
0.0910.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Emotional Balance