Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Italy
Color
Green, Blue
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Streak
Greenish, White
Red
For which Rashi?
Virgo
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.96-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
[001] good, [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
visible
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.5501.725-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0910.025-0.076
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
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
Spiritual growth
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Balance