Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Color
Green, Blue, Green, Blue, Green
Green, Black, Brown
Streak
Greenish, White, Greenish, White, 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, Goddess, The All
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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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.96
3.04-3.26
Fracture
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Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{110} perfect
Mohs Hardness
5
5-6
Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.550
1.613-1.663
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.091
0.020
Clarity
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Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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