Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
USA
Color
Green, Blue
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
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
2.962.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.040.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5501.692-1.739
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.0910.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Heart Healing