Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Australia
Color
Green, Blue
Green, Blue
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Gaia
Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.962.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
none
Mohs Hardness
52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
-
Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.5501.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0910.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Purity