Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Blue
White, Colorless, Greenish, 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
-
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Specific Gravity
2.962.98-3.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.5501.578-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.0910.020-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
TransparentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Empowerment