Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Green, Blue
Green
Streak
Greenish, White
None
For which Rashi?
Virgo
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Gaia
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.961.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Poor
Mohs Hardness
56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5501.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0910.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Peace
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Health